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KenCast's IBC Exhibit Showcases Live Event Management for DCinema & Video-On-The-Move Solutions
NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- KenCast Inc.'s exhibit at IBC will showcase several new products targeted for digital cinema content delivery as well as video on the move (VOTM). This includes their new live event management workflow with support for live event bookings and management, as well as their new Professional 4K Decoder, capable of decoding 4K HEVC video streams that integrate into their digital cinema workflow.
KenCast's Fazzt® Enterprise Server and the EdgeSpan CinemaPro® is Hollywood's preferred solution powering the backbone of the DCDC (Digital Cinema Distribution Coalition) platform, enabling delivery by satellite or fiber optics of very large movie files and the streaming of live events into thousands of theaters across North America. The booth demonstration will also include ad splicing as well as an audience response system (ARS).
In addition, KenCast will exhibit their Vazzt(TM)/VOTM live streaming video solutions, including their VazztPitcher streaming mobile file software, used by entertainment, government and military agencies to securely send/receive high resolution video streams and very large data and video files. See a streaming broadcast on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop at ibc.vazzt.com. The company will also feature traditional datacasting, signage and distance learning products as part of their exhibit.
CEO Bill Steele and COO Eric Reed will be on hand to chat, demonstrate and answer questions. Bill Steele, KenCast CEO said, "We see a demand in handling high resolution video, including the ability to reliably deliver and decode live streams at 4K resolution, as well as the ability to archive all this content securely. We are putting this in place."
KenCast at IBC
Hall 2; IBC Stand 2.C39
September 12-16
Amsterdam RAI
Europaplein
NL-1078 GZ
Watch our demo: Ibc.vazzt.com
Other Company News
KenCast Named in Top 40 Technology List by CTC and Marcum
The Connecticut Technology Council and Marcum LLP have named KenCast, Inc. as one of the top 40 fastest growing technology companies in Connecticut. KenCast CEO Bill Steele will be named at an October 2(nd) awards program and exhibition featuring Marcum Tech Top 40 companies. Six category winners will be announced, and one company will be named overall winner for demonstrating the greatest percentage growth in revenue across all technology verticals.
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TYME Announces the launch of the TYME Iron Pre-Sale!
The TYME Iron is a revolutionary new tool that curls and straightens hair!
BELLEVUE, Iowa, Sept. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TYME is excited to announce the launch of the TYME Iron Pre-Sale! The TYME Iron is a revolutionary new hair tool invented by Jacynda Smith that both curls and straightens hair!
The TYME Iron was made to help women create many styles of beautiful curls in less tyme, and it also straightens as well! It effectively replaces many different sizes of curling irons as well as your current flat iron, simplifying your hot tool collection into one single tool!
The TYME Iron has "professional quality construction" meaning it is very well built and designed to withstand the test of tyme! Gold plated titanium plates; single 400 degree temperature setting for ease of use and better outcomes for your hair; you can read more about this on our FAQ page (link below).
People who pre-order will receive a $50.00 discount on a high quality tool that will retail in salons and online for $190.00! So by pre-ordering, for home or professional use, you will ensure that you receive the one time discounted price of $140.00. Oh, did we mention that it also comes with a super awesome heat sleeve for traveling and storage?! Jacynda put a lot of tyme into the design of both the iron and the sleeve to ensure ease of use, sleek design, as well as superior functionality. Also, you will be helping a family run startup take flight and turn our dream of helping consumers create great looks in less tyme into a reality!
Units shipping Fall 2014
Further Information:
TYME website (This is where you can pre-order so if you feel like doing that we won't stop you!) http://www.tymehair.com
Big Fish Launches "Gummy Drop!" for Mobile Smartphones and Tablets
"Gummy Drop!" is for people who want more than just a Match-3 game.
SEATTLE, Sept.11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Gummy Drop!(TM), a mobile game that combines the casual fun of Match-3 and the strategy of resource management gameplay, is available today for free on mobile devices. From Big Fish, the world's largest producer of casual games, Gummy Drop! offers mobile players more than just the Match-3 puzzle mechanic. This new game extends the genre in unique ways, giving players more choices, goals, and ways to interact with other players.
Gummy Drop! is one of several mobile, free-to-play Match-3 games released by Big Fish in the past year. Gummy Drop! is born from the classic Match-3 genre, notable for traditional Match-3 games such as Bejeweled and Candy Crush, but evolves the genre to broaden its appeal to new players as well as to experienced Match-3 fans.
Big Fish Senior Director, Executive Producer Sean Clark explains it this way, "Although the basic Match-3 mechanic is universally known and appealing for players of all skill levels and ages, any Match-3 player will tell you that not all Match-3 games are the same. The core idea of matching similar shapes and colors to make good things happen can be presented in many different ways and is just the base for more innovative gameplay. With Gummy Drop!, we take that core Match-3 gameplay and add the strategy of resource management to increase the fun and the game's appeal to players who want more depth from their Match-3 game."
In Gummy Drop!, building and matching squish together as players match gummies shaped like doughnuts, hearts, and bricks in groups of 3 or more to collect resources that are needed to rebuild famous landmarks around the world. To build these notable monuments, each level has specific objectives that need to be achieved within a set number of moves. Additionally, each landmark may need more than one building resource, sometimes requiring the player to go back and replay completed levels in order to collect additional building materials. This adds a level of strategy and accomplishment not found in other Match-3 games.
Gummy Drop! is a unique Match-3 game with new levels being added every month. If players get stuck, Gummy Drop! generously offers boosts to help players get through levels, and also includes a "Lucky Spin" feature that randomly awards players extra moves or additional lives. Gummy Drop!, along with Cascade, are among the first games from Big Fish designed for mainstream players looking for a deeper Match-3 experience. More Match-3 fun is on its way from Big Fish!
Gummy Drop! can be downloaded for free today here, and will be coming to Android.
Resources:
-- Gummy Drop!
-- Gummy Drop! press kit
-- Gummy Drop! Official Trailer
-- Big Fish
About Big Fish
Founded in 2002, Big Fishis the world's largest producer and distributor of casual games, delivering fun to millions of people around the world. Through its mobile and online distribution platforms, Big Fish has distributed more than 2.5 billion games to customers in 150 countries from a growing catalogue of 450+ unique mobile games and 3,500+ unique PC games. After successfully transitioning from a PC-centric to a mobile-centric company, Big Fish has emerged as a top grossing mobile publisher worldwide with a portfolio that includes the #1 mobile social casino game, Big Fish Casino. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA, with regional offices in Oakland, CA, and Luxembourg.
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TI RF4CE solutions support new ZigBee® Remote Control 2.0 standard
Golden Unit solution available to customers today leveraging TI's leading RF4CE hardware and software
DALLAS, Sept. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) announced the company's ZigBee® RF4CE hardware and software solutions support the ZigBee Remote Control 2.0 standard, which was released today by the ZigBee Alliance. As the leading hardware and software provider to the RF4CE remote control market, TI has achieved Golden Unit status for the new standard. ZigBee Remote Control 2.0 is available to customers today on the SimpleLink(TM) RF4CE CC2533, CC2530 and CC2531 wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) through TI's RemoTI(TM) software to enable fast development of new remote controls.
TI's solution for the ZigBee Remote Control 2.0 standard includes sample applications for both the remote control as well as the target (set-top boxes (STBs), TVs, etc.) to further speed time to market. Additionally, customers can upgrade their already deployed ZigBee Remote Control 1.x products to be 2.0 standard compatible via an over-the-air download feature.
The new ZigBee Remote Control 2.0 standard introduces several key features and benefits to the remote control market to improve the consumer experience including:
-- Validation based pairing standardization, which will deliver simpler
pairing of the remote to the consumer equipment (STB, TV, etc.)
-- Pairing proxy for quick pairing to a device or a group of devices with
assistance e.g. using near field communications (NFC), HDMI-CEC and UPNP
-- Human interface device (HID) command bank gives manufacturers one
standard to implement for simple button based remotes and HID
functionality like mouse, keyboard and consumer controls
-- Home automation command bank enables the remote to control ZigBee Home
Automation devices through the STB
-- IR code download allows remotes to download IR codes from the STB or TV
rather than storing the entire IR database on the remote, which provides
more memory resources for other innovative features
-- Effective two-way communication standardizes a battery-friendly and
standardized approach for several features including "find my remote"
-- Enhanced security enables update of security key after binding
-- Key re-mapping for dynamic configuration of remote control keys
depending on the context, e.g. keys are re-mapped when entering a
gaming application
Availability
TI's software for ZigBee Remote Control 2.0 standard is sampling to lead customers now. Please contact your local TI sales representative if you are interested in evaluating the software.
More information on TI's remote control solutions and the new ZigBee Remote Control 2.0 Profile:
-- TI's ZigBee RF4CE and Bluetooth Smart remote control portfolio
-- A free ZigBee Remote Control 2.0 standard webinar hosted by the ZigBee
Alliance on Oct. 1, 2014 to learn more about the new standard
-- A ZigBee Remote Control 2.0 white paper by the ZigBee Alliance
-- General overview of ZigBee RF4CE
Find out more about TI's wireless connectivity solutions
-- TI's wireless connectivity solutions: http://www.ti.com/wirelessconnectivity
-- ConnecTIng Wirelessly blog: http://www.ti.com/wiconnewsletter-pr
-- Monthly wireless connectivity eNewsletter: http://www.ti.com/connectingwirelessly-pr
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog ICs and embedded processors. By employing the world's brightest minds, TI creates innovations that shape the future of technology. TI is helping more than 100,000 customers transform the future, today. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.
Trademarks
SimpleLink, RemoTI, and TI E2E are trademarks of Texas Instruments. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
MVK is a personal information manager with an innovative and secure authentication
that achieves two things:
Firstly, it allows the user to avoid having to use a masterkey when storing personal
data, which the industry has regarded as a point of weakness recently. Secondly, it uses a
voice biometric access element, which is highly accurate and virtually impossible for
anyone else to break through. This makes MVK an ideal way for people to keep their PINs
and passwords safe and in one place. The whole application can also be hidden on the
device so that if it is lost or stolen, a thief won't know it's there in the first place.
MVK also features a highly flexible and easy to use vault for personal data. As well
as being intuitive for users, it also generates random passwords and has auto-fill
capability. The vault is another variation on the very popular and highly rated KeePass
Droid application.
"We looked at KeePass and decided very early on that it was clearly the way to go in
terms of high security and usability. We're delighted to be adding to the opensource
codebase and have made a few subtle changes that make the user experience even easier."
said George Lefkaditis, Vrai CTO.
Vrai CEO Brendan Treacy said, "With the initial deployment of MVK we're letting mobile
users get a high-end voice biometric security product for an incredibly low price. Our
goal is to win over the public to this highly secure concept and keep adding more features
into the mix that will make it even more personal to use. We also plan to release MVK as
an SDK for multiple other uses, so expect to see it on other applications soon."
About Vrai Mobile
Vrai is an innovative start-up that's taking voice biometrics straight out into the
consumer market. Vrai have teamed up with the leading biometrics players to develop the
most accurate and secure personal data store available.
AltspaceVR Raises $5.2M Seed Round To Build Social Platform for Virtual Reality
Dolby Family Ventures, Google Ventures, Formation 8, Lux Capital, Tencent and Others Participate
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AltspaceVR, the social platform for virtual reality, announced today that it has raised $5.2 million in seed funding to continue development and build out its team. Investors in this round of funding include Dolby Family Ventures, Formation 8, Google Ventures, Lux Capital, Foundation Capital, Rothenberg Ventures, SV Angel, Haystack Fund, Tencent, Raine Ventures, Promus Ventures, Western Technology Investment, and others.
Connect.
Virtual reality (VR) is the only medium where you can look someone in the eye. The richness of non-verbal communication in VR creates a powerful and emotional connection that will be the core of many amazing new experiences. AltspaceVR will connect friends and enthusiasts in shared virtual spaces and let them interact in the most natural way possible online.
Share.
AltspaceVR creates a shared experience around anything on the web. By bringing the 2D web into shared virtual spaces, users can watch Netflix, YouTube, Twitch, sports and other content together on massive screens. The shared experiences facilitated by AltspaceVR range from business to consumer; from a virtual product collaboration session to a game night with friends across the country.
Build.
Right now, only specialized developers are able to create for VR, limiting the availability of content. With AltspaceVR's API, web developers can leverage their existing knowledge of JavaScript to build new VR experiences or make existing web apps can be VR enabled in a matter of hours. AltspaceVR allows users to write in JS, and deploy in VR.
AltspaceVR will be showing a preview of its product on Thursday, September 11(th) at the Silicon Valley Virtual Reality Meetup, held in Mountain View, CA.
About AltspaceVR
AltspaceVR is a software company building the social platform for virtual reality. With AltspaceVR, user connect in virtual spaces to create shared experiences around anything on the web. The AltspaceVR API lets developers write simple web code to create new VR experiences. AltspaceVR allows people to watch streaming video, play games, and get work done, together and entirely inside of virtual reality. AltspaceVR's investors include Dolby Family Ventures, Formation 8, Google Ventures, Lux Capital, Foundation Capital, Rothenberg Ventures, SV Angel, Haystack Fund, Tencent, Raine Ventures, Promus Ventures and Western Technology Investment. AltspaceVR is based in downtown Redwood City, CA. altvr.com@AltspaceVR
Socket Mobile releases updated SDK with Apple® iOS 8 support
NEWARK, Calif., Sept. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Socket Mobile, Inc. (OTC: SCKT), an innovative provider of mobile barcode scanning and mobile device products, today released the latest version of their industry leading Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Software Developer Kit, SocketScan SDK version 10.1. The latest version includes many new feature and benefits and is also compatible with Apple's latest iOS 8 operating system.
Advanced features in the SDK include data editing and Softscan (to use the iPhone and Android® built in cameras as a scanner). Featured benefits of the SDK include allowing developers to build a scanner enabled Application so all of the limitations of HID mode are removed. Other benefits include unlimited character set, end-to-end error checking, multiple cursor fields and program control for scan data placement.
The new SDK provides support for Socket Mobile's model 8Qi 2D barcode scanner announced earlier this quarter. The 8Qi is the smallest and lightest 2D barcode scanner available in the market today. The 8Qi can be attached to most smartphones including the Apple iPhone®, iPod touch® and Samsung® S4 devices in a "sled type" configuration. The 8Qi slips neatly into your pocket and fits comfortably in the palm of your hand when attached to a smartphone. You can add a lanyard or belt clip for a wearable solution making the 8Qi accessible at any time.
The Socket Mobile SDK also provides additional features and benefits for mobile point of sale (mPOS) customers who want to utilize the Socket Mobile QX barcode scanning stand (QX Stand) to securely scan their electronic coupons and loyalty cards by passing them under a Socket Mobile 7Xi or 7Qi 2D barcode scanner in auto detection mode without relinquishing control of their mobile devices.
As developers continue to expand their mobile point-of-sale and business applications, Socket Mobile is focused on being a front-runner in the barcode scanning arena. Socket Mobile barcode scanners are used in a variety of mobile applications such as mobile point-of-sale, hospitality and healthcare. Designed for mobile use, Socket Mobile scanners are easy to use and effortlessly connect with smartphones and tablets using Apple, Android or Windows® operating systems.
Socket Mobile invites interested developers to join the Socket Mobile Developer Program.
With over 1,000 software application developers registered to use Socket Mobile's software developer kit, hundreds of applications have been introduced into the market. Register here at http://socketmobile.com/developer/ to receive information and support to begin developing applications for use with Socket Mobile products.
Socket Mobile upgrades its SocketScan SDK to maintain the compatibility of its barcode scanning products with mobile device operating system updates from Apple, Android and Windows to support new products. The CHS 8Qi scanner will be available in October of this year and the QX Stand will be shipping in late Q3.
About Socket Mobile
Founded in 1992, Socket Mobile is a leading innovator of mobile devices and productivity tools for retail point of sale, field service, healthcare, and other mobile markets. Our portfolio includes wireless handheld and hands?free barcode scanners for tablets and smartphones; durable handheld devices and accessories; and OEM solutions for the mobile device market. Socket Mobile is headquartered in Newark, Calif. and can be reached at +1?510?933?3000 or http://www.socketmobile.com. Follow Socket Mobile on Facebook, Twitter @socketmobile or subscribe to sockettalk.socketmobile.com, the company's official blog.
Champion Mobile SQ181 Launched With BSNL Voice Plan
NEW DELHI, September 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
The Most Affordable Feature Phone for the Indian Masses
New Delhi-based mobile handset manufacturer, Champion, has today announced the launch
of its 'Apna Phone' SQ181 Pro and SQ181 Power for the Indian market, which has been
pre-bundled with BSNL voice plan. Both the feature phones have a market price of Rs. 850
and Rs. 975, respectively.
These phones come with a 4.5cm (1.8) screen and are powered by a 1000mAh battery and
2200mAH battery, respectively. Both the feature phones support Dual SIM configuration
(GSM+GSM) and have digital camera. These phones support two languages i.e., Hindi and
English and feature TF card support.
Other features include video player and music player with recording, bluetooth,
powerful speaker, FM radio, GPRS and torch.
Kapil Wadhwa, Director, Champion Computers Pvt. Ltd. said, "We are committed to offer
the rich media experience and simple functionalities combined with quality to our
customers at an affordable price. Both the series of 'Apna Phone' SQ181 are available
through retailers with plans in southern and western parts of India."
Key Specifications of 'Apna Phone' SQ181 Key Specifications of 'Apna Phone' SQ181
Pro Power
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
4.5cm (1.8) Screen 4.5cm (1.8) Screen
Camera Camera
1000mAh Battery 2200mAh Battery
FM Radio FM Radio
Video Player with Recording Video Player with Recording
Music Player with Recording Music Player with Recording
Powerful Speaker Powerful Speaker
Bluetooth Bluetooth
GPRS GPRS
Torch Torch
Hindi & English Hindi & English
TF Card Support TF Card Support
About Champion Computers Pvt. Ltd.
An ISO 9001:2008 and 14001 certified, Champion Computers is a 25-year-old company
which has emerged as a major constituent of the Indian IT and communications industry,
selling a wide range of products under the brand name of 'Champion'. Headquartered in New
Delhi, the brand enjoys a strong brand salience among channel partners across the country
through its strong nationwide distribution network.
We recognize the "technological obsolesce factor" and keep pace with the ever-changing
international scenario. Our strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has
been recognized by platforms like CHIP - Best Value Award and WD Excellence Award.
Recently, we have entered into a strategic alliance with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
(BSNL), the oldest and largest communications service provider in India to cater to the
ever-growing ICT needs of today's tech-savvy consumer.
BhashSMS Channelises the Potential of Bulk SMS in India
BANGALORE, September 11,2014 /PRNewswire/ --
BhashSMS, a Chennai-based start-up which has been offering bulk SMS
[http://www.bhashsms.com ] services for a while, is seeing growth at a fast pace of late.
With SMS marketing being one of the best and quickest ways to reach people at a low-cost
with a high level of response, BhashSMS has tapped the potential by offering a bouquet of
services targeted at corporates, SMEs and professionals. With more and more businesses
realising the need to keep in touch with their customers, BhashSMS has started offering
the most promising business tools for them.
BhashSMS broadly offers businesses two types of SMS services - transactional and
promotional.
To understand Transactional SMS [http://www.bhashsms.com/transactional-sms.php ] and
Promotional SMS [http://www.bhashsms.com/promotional-sms.php ], consider an e-commerce
site selling inventory; this business can make use of transactional SMS to instantly
notify the customer about the purchase information made by them, such as the order
confirmation and shipment updates. If the same e-commerce site has to send out the word
about the offers, deals and new products, it will have to make use of promotional SMS.
BhashSMS's customers are using its service to send out information, such as instant
incentives like prizes, raffle numbers or VIP passes; or instant updates like price
changes, sales messages or venue and entertainment updates.
To make the whole bulk SMS service work seamlessly, BhashSMS has been selling its
state-of-the-art SMS gateway or SMS API [http://www.bhashsms.com/sms-api.php ] to its
customers in need. SMS API from BhashSMS effectively communicates with its customer's
software program to send SMS to mobile numbers in bulk.
Some of the advantages of using BhashSMS's services are: a unique algorithm for faster
message delivery, futuristic API to integrate with customer's software, live delivery
reports and, fault tolerant systems, among many others including flexible and economical
packages. By understanding the specific messaging requirements of the customers, the
powerful BhashSMS algorithms can send 10,000 to 2,00,000 SMS at a single shot.
Not only does BhashSMS sell SMS credits to its direct customers, it has also partnered
with several SMS resellers to redistribute the credits to a larger customer base.
Till date, BhashSMS has been serving 24,000 customers and over 2,000 resellers all
over India. To meet the rising demand, BhashSMS is opening 10 new offices in Mumbai,
Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Pune, Indore, Jaipur and Ahmedabad.
About Bhash Software Labs
Bhash empowers its customers to communicate between varied IT back-end systems and
mobile phones using SMS Services. BHASH provides a unique, end-to-end, global
carrier-grade mobile data service. Its mobile data service offering includes "plug and
play" application licensing and hosting.
Employing a partnership with mobile operators and a clear focus on SMS mobile
messaging, Bhash's mobile messaging platform is capable of delivering SMS services to
virtually any CDMA/GSM mobile handset.
BHASH combines signaling information from the mobile world with innovative
applications running concurrently on its own IT applications platform and thereby pave the
way for mission-critical international messaging services.
We deliver premium web and SMS based software solutions for a wide range of business
throughout India and globally. We work with a wide range of clients from corporate to
startups in our endeavour to provide them cost effective and profitable solutions.
We utilize the latest technologies to cater to the needs of the client ranging from
simple to complex and highly advanced solutions. We strive to provide the utmost levels of
customer satisfaction to our clients.
Our high levels of commitment to client needs, high degree of competence and strict
adherence to quality norms has made it possible to build up an impressive list of clients
in a short period of time.
SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- While monitoring firms in the last year acknowledged a slowdown in the growth of the market for smartphones in general, they also noted sharp increases in shipments of large-screen smartphones. According to data released by Canalys, over one third of smartphones worldwide deployed 5-inch and larger displays, while shipments of large-screen smartphones increased by up to 369 per cent during the first quarter of this year. In particular, Apple, which has traditionally shunned the larger screens, has launched its first large-screen smartphones - iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.ZOPO brand chief said that with the aim of taking a share the large-screen mobile phone market, the smartphone manufacturer launched two 4G large-screen phones - ZP320 and ZP520 - in August, with simultaneous release in markets worldwide.
ZOPO's 4G large-screen smartphone ZP520 has attracted attention from European markets since its introduction. ZOPO ZP520's features include a 5.5-inch IPS large screen, a fashionable super-thin look, the latest Android operating system, 4G access with a download speed up to 150Mbps, one-second connection QQ video call, zero-buffer HD video watching and the capability to upload and download super-capacity files in minutes and seconds. ZOPO ZP320 deploys a 5-inch screen, considered the best size for holding a phone with one hand.
ZOPO tapped international markets as early as in 2012, with ZOPO outlets now located in 32 countries, includingItaly, Spain, Ukraine, Malaysia and the Netherlands. With the introduction of 4G large-screen products ZP320 and ZP520, the phone maker has further improved its after-sales service network, rolled out a protection plan for blue-shield services and opened a new international customer service center inHong Kong. ZOPO's spokesperson has revealed that its upcoming 4G large-screen product will be equipped with an 8-core, 64-bit processor and fingerprint identification functionality.
Azubu Announces Historical Partnership with Fourteen Top Korean eSports Teams
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Azubu is proud to announce an unprecedented landmark partnership with fourteen of the world's bestLeague of Legends teams, all under the banner of the Korean eSports Association (KeSPA). BeginningSeptember 16, the world's best League of Legends players will begin broadcasting exclusively on Azubu, delivering more than 2,000 hours per month of live streaming entertainment. Special care has been taken to ensure that the players' practice hours and other competitive commitments will not be adversely affected.
The teams involved are among the world's premier eSports organizations, including the 2013League of Legends World Champion SKT T1 K, along with SKT T1 S, CJ Entus Frost, CJ Entus Blaze, Incredible Miracle #1, Incredible Miracle #2, Jin Air Green Wings Falcons, Jin Air Green Wings Stealths, KT Rolster Arrows, KT Rolster Bullets, NaJin Black Sword, NaJin White Shield, Samsung White and Samsung Blue. Their players represent the pinnacle of eSports skill and talent.
To enhance the viewer's experience, Azubu will provide a program guide with scheduled times for each streamer, so fans can plan ahead to watch their favorite streams live. This large-scale broadcast scheduling represents a first in the history of individual gameplay streaming.
Azubu's CEO Ian Sharpe says, "This partnership marks a tipping point in the history of eSports streaming; never before have top Korean pro gamers personally streamed League of Legends to the public. For the first time, fans will be able to watch and interact with the world's best while they stream on Azubu."
Below are sentiments expressed by some of the players:
Faker, SKT T1 K - "I'm thrilled to be streaming on Azubu. It's a great opportunity to connect with fans overseas. Please visit Azubu often and support my stream!"
Madlife, CJ Entus Blaze - "Hi, I'm Madlife - Ming-gi Hong from CJ Entus Blaze. I'm so happy to finally stream and meet my fans across the world. If you missed seeing my Blitz grabs and Alistar W-Q combos, then check out my channel! Thanks!"
Watch, NaJin White Shield - "I can't wait to show my fans some incredible Baron steals and come-from-behind victories. I'm really looking forward to streaming and hope you have fun watching!"
Flame, CJ Entus Blaze - "I'm eager to start streaming on Azubu and communicating with fans from around the world. I'm excited to see you all! I hope you enjoy my stream!"
Imp, Samsung White â "This is a fantastic chance for me to show you some awesome League of Legends action. Being on Azubu gives me the chance to meet fans from all over. Stay tuned!"
KaKAO, KT Rolster Arrows â "Hi, KaKAO here, Byungkwon Lee from KT Rolster Arrows. Streaming on Azubu is an awesome step forward because it's for you, our fans! Hope you are as excited as I am. Enjoy my streams!!"
A complete list of the players who will be streaming on Azubu is below:
Team Rosters (LoL Squads)
SKT T1 K
SKT T1 S
Najin B Sword
CJ Frost
CJ Blaze
Faker
easyhoon
Duke
Madlife
Flame
Piglet
MaRin
Cain
Shy
Ambition
Impact
H0R0
kurO
CoCo
Daydream
bengi
Bang
Lee
Space
Gunza
PoohMandu
Wolf
Ohq
[TBD]
Emperor
Najin W Shield
JA Falcons
JA Stealths
IM #1
IM #2
Ggoong
XD
Cpt Jack
Smeb
A Lilac
watch
Pilot
Chaser
Bbuing
wisdom
Save
[TBD]
TrAce
Smurf
Frozen
Zefa
[TBD]
Fly
thy
SONSTAR
Gorilla
[TBD]
Chei
Bory
TuSin
KT Bullets
KT Arrows
Samsung Blue
Samsung White
Prime
KaKAO
dade
imp
Destiny
ssumday
Acorn
DanDy
Score
Rookie
Spirit
Looper
Nagne
Arrow
Deft
Mata
Limit
Hachani
Heart
Pawn
Keep watching Azubu for more information, including announcements on Azubu's upcomingLeague of Legends World Championship enhanced broadcast.
* Azubu: PR@azubu.com <mailto:PR@azubu.com> * KeSPA: diane@e-sports.or.kr <mailto:diane@e-sports.or.kr> Azubu is a global broadcast network which delivers premium live and on-demand eSports programming. Azubu provides worldwide high-definition action from premier tournaments, teams and players to phones, PC's and tablets across the globe. With offices inLos Angeles, London, Vancouver and Seoul, Azubu is the ideal platform for publishers to drive advocacy and awareness for new titles and support for existing games, while brands can take advantage of a range of creative solutions to reach a targeted global audience
The Korean e-Sports Association, known as KeSPA, was formed in 2000 as the governing body of e-Sports in Korea. KeSPA has helped pioneer a strong e-Sports market in Korea as well foster a competitive environment to create the strongest teams and players in the world. KeSPA strives to grow e-Sports in a sustainable manner to create long term success for e-Sports in the world.
Sony unveils Premium Home Theater Products at CEDIA Expo which support 4K Ultra HD
Latest television, projector and receiver models feature Control over IP for more seamless system integration
DENVER, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics unveiled today a full line of 4K Ultra HD compatible televisions, projectors and receivers, which have been specifically designed to provide seamless operation with products from the leading system integration companies.
The announcement, which was made by Sony Electronics President and COO, Mike Fasulo, during his CEDIA keynote address, underscored a number of new opportunities that the latest 4K Ultra HD compatible home entertainment products provide to both A/V dealers and custom installers.
"Thanks to the efforts of Sony and other leading companies, 4K Ultra HD has the potential to literally transform both the consumer electronics and home entertainment industry," stated Fasulo. "Additionally, all of our latest 4K compatible products feature Control over IP capability, which makes them more convenient to use with the leading system integration products."
Outstanding Home Entertainment
In addition to supporting native 4K resolution, all of the latest Sony X950B Series models incorporate advanced technology for the best picture quality possible from the current 4K Ultra HD standard.
This includes Sony's X-tended Dynamic Range PRO to achieve a much higher dynamic range of brightness¹, with higher peaks and deeper blacks, using a unique backlighting algorithm to further enhance picture quality.
Additionally, the X950B Series employs Sony's exclusive TRILUMINOS(TM) Display technology. The wide color display offers pure, bold colors. It also uses Sony's 4K X-Reality(TM) PRO, which uses a combination of Sony's unique up-scaling and super-resolution technology to offer any content in beautiful and stunning 4K resolution.
The 2014 4K Ultra HD TVs can also easily stream 4K content. The 2014 lineup of Sony's 4K Ultra HD TVs can access new 4K content from Netflix, the world's leading internet television network with over 40 million members in more than 40 countries worldwide. Also, Amazon customers will be able to purchase Ultra HD movies and TV episodes on Amazon Instant Video later this year. Select Ultra HD titles will also be available at no extra charge to Amazon Prime members through Prime Instant Video. Sony's 2014 4K Ultra HD TV models and 4K Ultra HD Media Player will be able to receive this service in the United States when it becomes available.
The X950B Series TVs now feature Control over IP, as do all the 2014 X and W series TVs.
During CEDIA Expo, Sony is also demonstrating its reference standard and entry-level 4K home theater projectors. In addition to their Control over IP operation, the VPL-VW1100ES and VPL-VW600ES have been further enhanced by new calibration software, which takes full advantage of this capability, via a new PC application. Both models are also flexible enough to render native 4K images, Full HD 3D, or professional quality upscaled HD.
Sony is also highlighting its FMP-X10 second generation 4K Ultra HD media player at CEDIA, which utilizes the latest HEVC codec to download or stream 4K movies and televisions shows at up to 60 frames per second. There's also a new user interface, along with plans to support Control over IP capability.
Later this fall, the FMP-X10 will be upgraded to work with not just Sony TVs, but virtually every 4K Ultra HD TV model that supports HDMI 2.0 connectivity and HDCP 2.2 content protection.
Finally, to "complete the picture" Sony is also launching a new line of ES receivers during CEDIA Expo. The STR-ZA3000ES, ZA2000ES and ZA1000ES have been completely redesigned, based on direct feedback from dealers and installers.
The new 110 watt per channel ZA3000ES includes six HDMI inputs and two outputs which support 4K upscaling and pass thru. Two of these inputs also support the latest HDCP protocol to insure secure 4K distribution across two different video zones. The ZA3000ES also features Control over IP capability, making it the ideal complement to the latest system integration products.
The Sony X950B Series televisions, VPL-VW1100ES and VPL-VW600ES projectors and FMP-X10 media player are currently available. The new STR-ZA3000ES, ZA2000ES and ZA1000ES will be released next month.
Azubu Announces Historical Partnership with Fourteen Top Korean eSports Teams
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Azubu is proud to announce an unprecedented landmark partnership with fourteen of the world's best League of Legends teams, all under the banner of the Korean eSports Association (KeSPA). Beginning September 16, the world's best League of Legends players will begin broadcasting exclusively on Azubu, delivering more than 2,000 hours per month of live streaming entertainment. Special care has been taken to ensure that the players' practice hours and other competitive commitments will not be adversely affected.
The teams involved are among the world's premier eSports organizations, including the 2013 League of Legends World Champion SKT T1 K, along with SKT T1 S, CJ Entus Frost, CJ Entus Blaze, Incredible Miracle #1, Incredible Miracle #2, Jin Air Green Wings Falcons, Jin Air Green Wings Stealths, KT Rolster Arrows, KT Rolster Bullets, NaJin Black Sword, NaJin White Shield, Samsung White and Samsung Blue. Their players represent the pinnacle of eSports skill and talent.
To enhance the viewer's experience, Azubu will provide a program guide with scheduled times for each streamer, so fans can plan ahead to watch their favorite streams live. This large-scale broadcast scheduling represents a first in the history of individual gameplay streaming.
Azubu's CEO Ian Sharpe says, "This partnership marks a tipping point in the history of eSports streaming; never before have top Korean pro gamers personally streamed League of Legends to the public. For the first time, fans will be able to watch and interact with the world's best while they stream on Azubu."
Below are sentiments expressed by some of the players:
Faker, SKT T1 K - "I'm thrilled to be streaming on Azubu. It's a great opportunity to connect with fans overseas. Please visit Azubu often and support my stream!"
Madlife, CJ Entus Blaze - "Hi, I'm Madlife - Ming-gi Hong from CJ Entus Blaze. I'm so happy to finally stream and meet my fans across the world. If you missed seeing my Blitz grabs and Alistar W-Q combos, then check out my channel! Thanks!"
Watch, NaJin White Shield - "I can't wait to show my fans some incredible Baron steals and come-from-behind victories. I'm really looking forward to streaming and hope you have fun watching!"
Flame, CJ Entus Blaze - "I'm eager to start streaming on Azubu and communicating with fans from around the world. I'm excited to see you all! I hope you enjoy my stream!"
Imp, Samsung White - "This is a fantastic chance for me to show you some awesome League of Legends action. Being on Azubu gives me the chance to meet fans from all over. Stay tuned!"
KaKAO, KT Rolster Arrows - "Hi, KaKAO here, Byungkwon Lee from KT Rolster Arrows. Streaming on Azubu is an awesome step forward because it's for you, our fans! Hope you are as excited as I am. Enjoy my streams!!"
A complete list of the players who will be streaming on Azubu is below:
Team Rosters (LoL Squads)
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SKT T1 K SKT T1 S Najin B Sword CJ Frost CJ Blaze
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Faker easyhoon Duke Madlife Flame
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Limit Hachani Heart Pawn
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Keep watching Azubu for more information, including announcements on Azubu's upcoming League of Legends World Championship enhanced broadcast.
-- Azubu: PR@azubu.com
-- KeSPA: diane@e-sports.or.kr
Azubu is a global broadcast network which delivers premium live and on-demand eSports programming. Azubu provides worldwide high-definition action from premier tournaments, teams and players to phones, PC's and tablets across the globe. With offices in Los Angeles, London, Vancouver and Seoul, Azubu is the ideal platform for publishers to drive advocacy and awareness for new titles and support for existing games, while brands can take advantage of a range of creative solutions to reach a targeted global audience
The Korean e-Sports Association, known as KeSPA, was formed in 2000 as the governing body of e-Sports in Korea. KeSPA has helped pioneer a strong e-Sports market in Korea as well foster a competitive environment to create the strongest teams and players in the world. KeSPA strives to grow e-Sports in a sustainable manner to create long term success for e-Sports in the world.
D-Link [http://www.dlink.com ], a global leader in connectivity for home, small
business, enterprise, and service providers, Roundbox [http://www.roundbox.com ] http://www.dlink.com, a leading provider of cloud-enabled solutions and software that
optimize video & data intensive applications for connected devices, and Altair
Semiconductor [http://www.altair-semi.com ], the world's leading developer of
high-performance, single-mode LTE chipsets, announced today the development of the world's
first LTE eMBMS-enabled HDMI dongle that is compatible with a leading U.S. carrier's 4G
LTE network. The dongle gives consumers access to a wider range of online content by
enabling wireless reception of high definition video content over the LTE network.
LTE's eMBMS (Evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service) standard allows the same
content to be sent to many subscribers simultaneously, resulting in a much more efficient
use of content providers resources than the traditional method of streaming content to
individual subscribers.
"Using the right mix of LTE technologies and product design experience, we were able
to develop this innovative eMBMS HDMI dongle and demonstrate a great user experience on
the LTE network," said Eran Eshed, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing and Business Development
at Altair. "The announcement of this consumer grade product finally brings the promise of
video broadcast over LTE to life."
"Committed to moving forward using enhanced LTE technology, D-Link is delighted to
collaborate with its partners to develop the eMBMS HDMI dongle," said GK Lee, VP of Mobile
Service Provider Business Unit at D-Link. "This product showcases the capability of D-Link
as an innovative technology leader that values user experience and great product design."
This first-of-its-kind dongle device demonstrates the power of the Roundbox Services
Platform and eMBMS middleware to provide a reliable, efficient and scalable solution for
launching applications and services leveraging LTE Multicast," added Doug Dominiak, vice
present of product management at Roundbox.
About Roundbox
Roundbox is the leader in optimized video and data delivery for service providers. We
enable service providers, content owners & device manufactures to economically deliver and
monetize the explosive growth of wireless services. For more information: http://www.roundbox.com
Roundbox Inc. is a registered trademark in the United States. All other brands and
product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to
large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer,
developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that
integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and
cloud-based network management. For more information visit http://www.dlink.com.
About Altair Semiconductor
Altair Semiconductor is the world's leading developer of high-performance, single-mode
LTE chipsets. By focusing on 100% LTE solutions, Altair is enabling the introduction of
competitively priced connected devices to the market. The company's chips have been
qualified by the world's top LTE carriers. More than 30 original design manufacturers
around the world have selected Altair to connect more than 80 end-user devices such as
tablets, netbooks, USB dongles, portable hotspots, fixed routers and modems, and M2M
applications. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.altair-semi.com. Follow Altair on Twitter: @AltairSemi
[http://twitter.com/AltairSemi ]
Media Contacts
D-Link
GK Lee
GK.Lee@hq.dlink.com
+886-2-66000123
Roundbox Inc.
Patti Graham
pr@roundbox.com
+1-973-966-0037
Finn Partners for Altair Semiconductor
Ari Applbaum
+1-929-222-8003
ari@finnpartners.co.il
@ariapplbaum [http://www.twitter.com/ariapplbaum ]
mimik technology to unveil new product during IBC2014 in Amsterdam
VANCOUVER, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - mimik technology announced today that
it is showcasing its cutting-edge mimik.360(TM) platform and exciting new
concepts for 2015, during IBC2014 in Amsterdam.
mimik technology provides new personalized multi-screen and cross
platform services that creates a tailor-made experience for consumers,
and new revenue streams for service providers. Through mimik's
innovative 360 solution, multiple users can simultaneously access their
TV and other media anytime, anywhere, and on any connected device.
President and CEO, Siavash Alamouti, states, "We are very excited to be
at IBC2014 to introduce mimik.360 -- an important innovation and step
toward digital freedom for consumers."
mimik.360 is an end-to-end software platform that simplifies consumers'
digital lives by making their devices and services extensions of one
another with ubiquitous and intuitive personalized access. It is
comprised of three main components:
mimik.MXP(TM) - Core middleware containing an array of adaptable building blocks
mimik.UX(TM) - unified apps and user interfaces for portable devices and TV screens
mimik.CLD(TM) - online management tools and services on mimik cloud servers
mimik's patented technology enables service providers to
cost-effectively deliver personalized services such as media
entertainment, TV, and communications to any connected device or
screen, connected from anywhere around the world. mimik.360 introduces
a flexible liquid cloud architecture that allows its solutions to be
ported onto a combination of cloud servers, set-top boxes, gateways, or
even USB dongles without costly infrastructure build outs.
"Our team has developed a state-of-the-art system that provides seamless
access to any digital content or service on any device or screen.
Integrating content management with networking produces an unparalleled
user experience", said Alamouti. "Our mission is to liberate consumers
from the fragmented world of networks, OS, devices, TV subscriptions,
monitoring and home automation systems, etc. and to empower them to
control everything centrally and intuitively. We are committed to
providing a multi-screen and cross platform solution that creates a
tailor-made experience for the consumer", he added.
SOURCE mimik technology inc.
mimik technology inc.
CONTACT: To arrange an appointment in Amsterdam: Sam Armani, Vice President of Business Development
Email:Â sam.armani@mimiktech.com
Phone: +1-604-307-3840 http://www.mimiktech.com Media Contact:
Matt ArjMandi, Director of Marketing
Email:Â marketing@mimiktech.com
Phone: +1-604-899-8843 ext. 107 http://www.mimiktech.com
Back to School Made Easier: New E-Book of "Romeo and Juliet" Brings Star Crossed Lovers to Life
Shakespeare Goes Digital to Connect with Today's Students
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Students returning to school will have a new ally in tackling the complexity of Shakespeare's language: an e-book version of "Romeo and Juliet" that combines the text and a filmed performance by professional Shakespearian actors - all on the same "page."
The WordPlay(TM) Shakespeare e-books, with "Romeo and Juliet" as the latest addition, unites text, film, translation notes and other tools that transform the "reading" experience. A single tap translates the text to modern English, allows posts to social media, and can email notes to teachers.
Available via the Internet or the iTunes Bookstore, WordPlay(TM) Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" - as well as "Macbeth" and"A Midsummer Night's Dream" - bring new understanding, and appreciation to plays that were originally meant to be watched, not read. The e-books retail for $9.99 with bulk discounting for school subscriptions.
Alexander Parker, The New Book Press (http://www.thenewbookpress.com/TNBP/Press.html) founder and a former Director of Educational Computing at Harvard University, said, "Why shouldn't Shakespeare and students alike benefit from the digital revolution? By using the technology available today, Shakespeare's 17th century lines are brought to life, providing users with front row seats to better understanding of and connection with the play's characters."
The WordPlay(TM) edition of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" features some of the best Shakespeare actors nationwide under the direction of NYC theater director, Jessica Bauman. Yale University Professor David Kastan serves as academic advisor to the series.
The New Book Press is led by Alexander Parker, a leading innovator in educational technology. For twenty years he has worked at the intersection of technology and education, developing web-based instructional tools at Harvard University; distance education projects at McKinsey & Company; online courses at the Global Education Network; and now, with The New Book Press, the next generation of multimedia books. He is a graduate of Yale University and the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
Kiesling Virtualizes Applications and Migrates to SAN with Tegile for CapEx and OpEx Savings
NEWARK, Calif., Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Tegile Systems, the leading provider of flash-driven storage arrays for databases, virtualized server and virtual desktop environments, today announced that Kiesling Associates LLP has implemented a Tegile hybrid array to meet the requirements of its core business applications, driven by an archive system that needed additional capacity to retain an increasing number of new documents.
Kiesling Associates LLP is a multi-service accounting and financial consulting company providing assistance to individuals and businesses across all industries. Recognized as an annual winner of the prestigious Best of the Best CPA Firms award by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA), the company operates five offices throughout the Midwest and Colorado, serving more than 400 clients.
Key operational systems, like the Exchange email system, had grown 300 percent over the past few years and its storage system could no longer handle the workload. It also struggled to support rapid and continuous database access and searches. Kiesling's IT team was constrained by a legacy architecture with EMC storage systems supporting an all-physical server infrastructure. The legacy architecture required overprovisioning storage, translating into significant additional capital equipment expenses, including bigger and more powerful servers.
Kiesling decided that transitioning to virtualized applications and a SAN architecture would solve its issues. The company put in place a proof-of-concept test in order to find the best storage for its current workload with room to address future business requirements, including an expansion of the archive system. Kiesling's evaluation included EMC, Dell and Tegile.
"The Tegile system had the most complete data management suite and the best IOPS/latency performance for all workload application scenarios tested," said Micah Cope, network administrator at Kiesling. "The alternative storage vendors didn't offer a lot of room for growth. The Tegile solution actually provides more performance than we currently need, which is a happy problem. We are definitely protected with a future-proof storage solution as we continue to expand capacity and launch more VMs."
The successful evolution to this new SAN and virtualized infrastructure with Tegile enabled Kiesling's IT environment to cut CapEx and OpEx for an incredible cost savings while delivering improved SLAs to its user community. Total storage capacity was limited and consistently running near full with EMC. The new Kiesling SAN benefits from Tegile's compression and deduplication for a 42 percent storage space optimization.
"Maintaining our legacy storage environment was a constant fire drill as our physical servers were constantly in jeopardy of running out of disk space," said Cope. "Once we transitioned to a SAN virtual machine environment with a Tegile array, we never had that problem again."
Tegile's advanced hybrid storage arrays combines high-performance DRAM and Flash SSD with less-expensive hard disk and a comprehensive set of data management and protection features to deliver both speed and capacity at an affordable price. Tegile's arrays balance high performance, high capacity, features and price making them the ideal solution for a wide range of industries and applications.
The Tegile array has a system dashboard for ease in configuring and monitoring the health and overall status of the storage environment. It enables the Kiesling IT team to quickly view the overall capacity utilization, and dashboard analytics help model and plan for future capacity needs. This additional monitoring can be done at a granular level to see what type of storage traffic or VMs are growing the most, and which application workloads are using the most storage resources over time.
Kiesling utilizes Symantec Backup Exec to protect its data environment across five office locations. Kiesling uses disk and tape as a part of its backup strategy today, and plans to incorporate the Tegile storage solution for its overall data protection and business continuity strategy in the future. According to Cope, the Kiesling IT strategy is to virtualize the Madison office and then set up replication to the data center in Des Moines. This will enable a disaster recovery (DR) environment that automates the protection of all information assets.
The success of the Kiesling business model is due in part to the professional quality of the tax and financial consulting provided by the Kiesling partners to its clients, including mobile access to caseware and associated applications from desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones, resulting in added productivity when researching cases and when meeting with clients. The high performance and low latency of Tegile storage delivers the responsiveness remote users expect.
The investment in Tegile has saved on large capital expenses for new servers. With less capacity required, Kiesling is able to host more virtual desktops for a lower investment in storage and network infrastructure - without compromising performance.
About Tegile Systems
Tegile Systems is pioneering a new generation of intelligent flash arrays that balance performance, capacity, features and price for virtual desktop and database applications. With Tegile's line of all-flash and hybrid storage arrays, the company is redefining the traditional approach to storage by providing a family of arrays that accelerate business critical enterprise applications and allow customers to significantly consolidate mixed workloads in virtualized environments.
Tegile's patented IntelliFlash(TM) technology accelerates performance and enables inline deduplication and compression of data so each array has a usable capacity far greater than its raw capacity. Tegile's award-winning solutions enable customers to better address the requirements of virtualization, virtual desktop integration and database integration than any other offerings. Featuring both NAS and SAN connectivity, Tegile arrays are easy-to-use, fully redundant and highly scalable. They come complete with built-in snapshot, remote-replication, near-instant recovery, onsite or offsite failover, and VM-aware features. Additional information is available at http://www.tegile.com. Follow Tegile on Twitter @tegile.
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The Henge Docks Gravitas Dock for iPhone and iPad Available for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Henge Docks announces the enduring versatility of its Gravitas Lightning Dock for iPhones and iPad, with support for the two latest models, iPhone® 6 with stunning 4.7-inch Retina HD display and iPhone 6 Plus with 5.5-inch Retina HD display. In keeping with the Henge Docks Life After Device program, two new customized inserts for Apple's next-generation iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, both with case compatibility, are now available for preorder at hengedocks.com.
"Well-considered designs go beyond the now and take into account tomorrow," said Matthew Vroom, CEO of Henge Docks. "When we conceived the idea of the Gravitas, a cornerstone requirement was future-proofing the device. It's wonderful to see that vision play out seamlessly with the announcement of the new iPhone 6 models."
The future has arrived with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus - and with the Gravitas. Henge Docks' latest inserts feature an inner liner that can be removed to accommodate most slim iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus cases, ensuring use of the Gravitas for both those who prefer a case and those who go without. The iPhone 6 inserts will be available as a bundle item with new Gravitas purchases, and sold individually so that existing Gravitas users can continue use of their dock with the new iPhone.
Along with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus inserts, Henge Docks will be offering a new iPad Case Compatible Insert. This insert will accommodate most thin iPad cases for all models of iPad Air and iPad mini, including Apple's own Smart Cover.
All metal construction and weighing an impressive 2.5 lbs. (1.2 kg), the Gravitas ensures devices stay upright and secure, yet allows it to stay put when grabbing the device to go. A minimal footprint of only three inches (77mm) maximizes desk space. The dock is perfect for use with iPhone and iPad to connect speakers via the onboard DAC, charge and sync devices with the included USB cable, and the seven-degree angle of the dock is optimal for FaceTime. Swappable inserts provide utmost adaptability, so users have one dock for all of their iOS devices, including iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPhone 5/5s/5c, iPad mini, iPad Air and iPad 4(th) gen.
Pricing and Availability
Priced at $69.00, the Gravitas Lightning iPhone/iPad Dock is available now at http://www.hengedocks.com for immediate shipping. iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus inserts are available via preorder, as a bundle item with the Gravitas, or sold individually for $9.00 USD for current Gravitas users, and will begin shipping in late October.
About Henge Docks
Henge Docks, LLC created the first line of truly comprehensive docking stations for Apple's current collection of notebook computers and devices. The company is based in San Francisco, California and features a continually expanding portfolio of computing accessories. For more information regarding Henge Docks, please visit: http://www.hengedocks.com.
Unruly Launches Mobile-First Native Video Ad Format With adidas
LONDON, September 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
New In-Feed format exceeds IAB guidelines for viewability and allows
advertisers to scale their native video distribution across the Open Web
adidas is the launch partner of a new in-feed ad offering from marketing technology
company Unruly that dynamically adapts to the unique look and feel of any given web page
in real time across the Open Web [http://www.unruly.co ].
Using its proprietary Liquid Layout Technology, Unruly In-Feed
[http://unruly.co/products/#unruly-in-feed ] enables advertisers to deliver native video
ads at scale across the Open Web for the first time. The new format dynamically injects
sponsored videos seamlessly into any website's content stream in a style that matches the
site's layout and design, providing an infinitely flexible, truly native experience for
mobile users.
Advertisers are only charged when at least 50% of their ad is in view for 3 continuous
seconds, exceeding current IAB guidelines on viewability, which recommend that a video ad
is in view for 2 continuous seconds. All ad content is also fully disclosed according to
IAB guidelines [http://www.mediaratingcouncil.org/063014 Viewable Ad Impression
Guideline_Final.pdf ].
"There's a growing expectation that social ads will be delivered as part of the
content stream and deeply integrated within the content experience rather than being
shoved off in a sidebar or banner," said Scott Button, Founder and CEO at Unruly.
"Facebook premium video ads are set to shake up the video ecosystem and Unruly is now
providing advertisers with even more choice, allowing them to launch in-feed video ads
across the Open Web, in premium media environments."
IDG is one of 100+ premium publishers who are already running Unruly's In-Feed format
across their titles, including Macworld.
UK Publishing Director, Simon Jary, said: "Unruly's native In-Feed format is easy to
install and quickly brings in revenue. The content is often engaging, too. We were
impressed with it to the degree that we have now deployed it across all of IDG UK's
consumer sites. We originally only used it to deliver incremental revenue for our mobile
inventory, but it has been such a success, we've now pushed it across our desktop
inventory too."
"For publishers, this format provides a great option to utilize their mobile ad
inventory and ramp up mobile and video revenue. Because the format is dynamically injected
into the content feed, there's zero set-up required from the publisher and we're providing
clear disclosure for consumers," said Kenneth Suh, Senior Vice President of Global
Business Development at Unruly.
Additional benefits of the In-Feed format include:
- Any video length - Unlike other offerings, Unruly provides no restrictions on video
length - there's no cap at 15 seconds;
- Seamless user experience - The videos begin to play silently when they are viewable
on the screen. Users tap or click the video to activate a full screen immersive video
experience on mobile devices;
- Programmatic audience targeting - The format is fully integrated with Unruly
Activate's programmatic insight engine for real-time optimization and reporting;
- Sharing functionality and 3rd party tracking available as standard - click-through
URLs also supported on view completion.
UNRULY, UNRULY IN-FEED and associated logos, designs and other marks are trademarks of
Unruly Group. Other marks are owned by their respective owners.
About Unruly
Marketing technology company Unruly is the leading global platform for social video
advertising. With 3 out of every 4 video views now taking place outside of YouTube, 83% of
Ad Age 100 brands use Unruly's proprietary technology to reach and engage super-sharers
across the Open Web. We've delivered 4.69 billion views across 9,200+ campaigns to a
global audience of 1.27 billion monthly unique users. Our super power is predicting viral
success. Our secret weapon is passionate people on a mission to #DeliverWow.
Founded in 2006, Unruly employs 160 people across 13 offices in 10 countries, with
regional HQs in London, New York and Singapore. As well as numerous accolades recognizing
our technical innovation and product excellence (Digiday, Sunday Times, Braves), the
company has won 'Best Companies to Work For' (Sunday Times), 'Best Digital Ad Ops Team'
(AOP) and has been named as the UK's #2 Fastest Growing Tech Company (Deloitte).
Powered by a unique data set comprising 521 billion video views and analyzing 24
million shares per day, Unruly's technology enables advertisers to algorithmically predict
content shareability and programmatically target super-sharers across In-Page, In-Feed and
In-Stream ad formats, with guaranteed viewability, shareability and brand safety across
desktop, tablet and mobile devices.To find out more, visit http://www.unruly.co.
To find out more, please email marketing@unrulymedia.com.
Unruly
CONTACT: David Waterhouse, Global Head of Content and PR, Unruly, david.waterhouse@unrulymedia.com. Tel no: +44(0)20-7199-5871
Unruly Launches Mobile-First Native Video Ad Format With adidas
New In-Feed format exceeds IAB guidelines for viewability and allows advertisers to scale their native video distribution across the Open Web
LONDON, September 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
adidas is the launch partner of a new in-feed ad offering from marketing technology
company Unruly that dynamically adapts to the unique look and feel of any given web page
in real time across the Open Web [http://www.unruly.co ].
Using its proprietary Liquid Layout Technology, Unruly In-Feed
[http://unruly.co/products/#unruly-in-feed ] enables advertisers to deliver native video
ads at scale across the Open Web for the first time. The new format dynamically injects
sponsored videos seamlessly into any website's content stream in a style that matches the
site's layout and design, providing an infinitely flexible, truly native experience for
mobile users.
Advertisers are only charged when at least 50% of their ad is in view for 3 continuous
seconds, exceeding current IAB guidelines on viewability, which recommend that a video ad
is in view for 2 continuous seconds. All ad content is also fully disclosed according to
IAB guidelines [http://www.mediaratingcouncil.org/063014 Viewable Ad Impression
Guideline_Final.pdf ].
"There's a growing expectation that social ads will be delivered as part of the
content stream and deeply integrated within the content experience rather than being
shoved off in a sidebar or banner," said Scott Button, Founder and CEO at Unruly.
"Facebook premium video ads are set to shake up the video ecosystem and Unruly is now
providing advertisers with even more choice, allowing them to launch in-feed video ads
across the Open Web, in premium media environments."
IDG is one of 100+ premium publishers who are already running Unruly's In-Feed format
across their titles, including Macworld.
UK Publishing Director, Simon Jary, said: "Unruly's native In-Feed format is easy to
install and quickly brings in revenue. The content is often engaging, too. We were
impressed with it to the degree that we have now deployed it across all of IDG UK's
consumer sites. We originally only used it to deliver incremental revenue for our mobile
inventory, but it has been such a success, we've now pushed it across our desktop
inventory too."
"For publishers, this format provides a great option to utilize their mobile ad
inventory and ramp up mobile and video revenue. Because the format is dynamically injected
into the content feed, there's zero set-up required from the publisher and we're providing
clear disclosure for consumers," said Kenneth Suh, Senior Vice President of Global
Business Development at Unruly.
Additional benefits of the In-Feed format include:
- Any video length - Unlike other offerings, Unruly provides no restrictions on video
length - there's no cap at 15 seconds;
- Seamless user experience - The videos begin to play silently when they are viewable
on the screen. Users tap or click the video to activate a full screen immersive video
experience on mobile devices;
- Programmatic audience targeting - The format is fully integrated with Unruly
Activate's programmatic insight engine for real-time optimization and reporting;
- Sharing functionality and 3rd party tracking available as standard - click-through
URLs also supported on view completion.
UNRULY, UNRULY IN-FEED and associated logos, designs and other marks are trademarks of
Unruly Group. Other marks are owned by their respective owners.
About Unruly
Marketing technology company Unruly is the leading global platform for social video
advertising. With 3 out of every 4 video views now taking place outside of YouTube, 83% of
Ad Age 100 brands use Unruly's proprietary technology to reach and engage super-sharers
across the Open Web. We've delivered 4.69 billion views across 9,200+ campaigns to a
global audience of 1.27 billion monthly unique users. Our super power is predicting viral
success. Our secret weapon is passionate people on a mission to #DeliverWow.
Founded in 2006, Unruly employs 160 people across 13 offices in 10 countries, with
regional HQs in London, New York and Singapore. As well as numerous accolades recognizing
our technical innovation and product excellence (Digiday, Sunday Times, Braves), the
company has won 'Best Companies to Work For' (Sunday Times), 'Best Digital Ad Ops Team'
(AOP) and has been named as the UK's #2 Fastest Growing Tech Company (Deloitte).
Powered by a unique data set comprising 521 billion video views and analyzing 24
million shares per day, Unruly's technology enables advertisers to algorithmically predict
content shareability and programmatically target super-sharers across In-Page, In-Feed and
In-Stream ad formats, with guaranteed viewability, shareability and brand safety across
desktop, tablet and mobile devices.To find out more, visit http://www.unruly.co.
To find out more, please email marketing@unrulymedia.com.
Unruly
CONTACT: David Waterhouse, Global Head of Content and PR, Unruly, david.waterhouse@unrulymedia.com. Tel no: +44(0)20-7199-5871
SMIC Introduces Independently Developed 38nm NAND Process Technology
SHANGHAI, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC"; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981) announced the readiness of 38nm NAND Flash process technology, making it the only foundry to manufacture NAND products for its customers. This process platform has been independently developed in its entirety by SMIC. With this offering, SMIC leads the way in serving the growing demand in specialty memory fabless customers with high-quality low-density NAND Flash products.
NAND Flash is the fastest growing non-volatile memory (NVM) product in recent years. The 38nm NAND Flash technology targets diversified high volume specialty applications, such as embedded products, mobile computing, TV and STB (Set-top Box). Customers are also leveraging this technology to address SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) NAND market as well as the increasing usage of IoT related products. SMIC's successful launch of 38nm NAND Flash technology helps customers to meet the growing demands of this market both inChina and globally.
"SMIC has developed a series of specialty NOR flash platform from 130nm down to 65nm in the past. Through the dedicated and methodical effort of SMIC's R&D team, we have achieved an important diversification in offering 38nm NAND. This will serve as a solid foundation for us to move forward on the development of more advanced nodes such as 2x/1xnm and 3D NAND Flash process technology. SMIC is committed to drive advanced NAND Flash for fabless customers that meet high quality standards," said Dr.Shiuh-Wuu Lee, Executive Vice President of Technology Development of SMIC.
"This important milestone has great strategic significance not only to SMIC, but also to our specialty memory customers and partners. For our customers, SMIC solidifies the commitment and capabilities on advanced non-volatile memory technology development. In addition, it demonstrates SMIC's capability to establish a leading position in selective market segments," said Dr.Tzu-Yin Chiu, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of SMIC.
About SMIC
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC"; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981) is one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world and the largest and most advanced foundry in mainlandChina. SMIC provides integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services at 0.35-micron to 28-nanometer. Headquartered inShanghai, China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and a 200mm mega-fab inShanghai; a 300mm mega-fab in Beijing and a majority owned 300mm fab for advance nodes under development; a 200mm fab inTianjin; and a 200mm fab project under development in Shenzhen. SMIC also has marketing and customer service offices in the U.S.,Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, and a representative office inHong Kong. For more information, please visit http://www.smics.com <http://www.smics.com/>.
Safe Harbor Statements
(Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995)
This document contains, in addition to historical information, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on SMIC's current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. SMIC uses words like "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project" and similar expressions to identify forward looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of SMIC's senior management and involve significant risks, both known and unknown, uncertainties and other factors that may cause SMIC's actual performance, financial condition or results of operations to be materially different from those suggested by the forward-looking statements including, among others, risks associated with cyclicality and market conditions in the semiconductor industry, intense competition, timely wafer acceptance by SMIC's customers, timely introduction of new technologies, SMIC's ability to ramp new products into volume, supply and demand for semiconductor foundry services, industry overcapacity, shortages in equipment, components and raw materials, availability of manufacturing capacity, financial stability in end markets and intensive intellectual property litigation in high tech industry.
In addition to the information contained in this document, you should also consider the information contained in our other filings with the SEC, including our annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC onApril 14, 2014, especially in the "Risk Factors" section and such other documents that we may file with the SEC or SEHK from time to time, including on Form 6-K. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on our future results, performance or achievements. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this document may not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date stated or, if no date is stated, as of the date of this document.
SMIC Contact Information:
English Media Michael CheungTel: +86-21-3861-0000 x16812Email: Michael_Cheung@smics.com <mailto:Michael_Cheung@smics.com>
Chinese MediaJane TangTel: +86-21-3861-0000 x10088Email: Jane_Tang@smics.com <mailto:Jane_Tang@smics.com>
SOURCE Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
SMIC Introduces Independently Developed 38nm NAND Process Technology
SHANGHAI, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC"; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981) announced the readiness of 38nm NAND Flash process technology, making it the only foundry to manufacture NAND products for its customers. This process platform has been independently developed in its entirety by SMIC. With this offering, SMIC leads the way in serving the growing demand in specialty memory fabless customers with high-quality low-density NAND Flash products.
NAND Flash is the fastest growing non-volatile memory (NVM) product in recent years. The 38nm NAND Flash technology targets diversified high volume specialty applications, such as embedded products, mobile computing, TV and STB (Set-top Box). Customers are also leveraging this technology to address SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) NAND market as well as the increasing usage of IoT related products. SMIC's successful launch of 38nm NAND Flash technology helps customers to meet the growing demands of this market both in China and globally.
"SMIC has developed a series of specialty NOR flash platform from 130nm down to 65nm in the past. Through the dedicated and methodical effort of SMIC's R&D team, we have achieved an important diversification in offering 38nm NAND. This will serve as a solid foundation for us to move forward on the development of more advanced nodes such as 2x/1xnm and 3D NAND Flash process technology. SMIC is committed to drive advanced NAND Flash for fabless customers that meet high quality standards," said Dr. Shiuh-Wuu Lee, Executive Vice President of Technology Development of SMIC.
"This important milestone has great strategic significance not only to SMIC, but also to our specialty memory customers and partners. For our customers, SMIC solidifies the commitment and capabilities on advanced non-volatile memory technology development. In addition, it demonstrates SMIC's capability to establish a leading position in selective market segments," said Dr. Tzu-Yin Chiu, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of SMIC.
About SMIC
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC"; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981) is one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world and the largest and most advanced foundry in mainland China. SMIC provides integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services at 0.35-micron to 28-nanometer. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and a 200mm mega-fab in Shanghai; a 300mm mega-fab in Beijing and a majority owned 300mm fab for advance nodes under development; a 200mm fab in Tianjin; and a 200mm fab project under development in Shenzhen. SMIC also has marketing and customer service offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, and a representative office in Hong Kong. For more information, please visit http://www.smics.com.
Safe Harbor Statements
(Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995)
This document contains, in addition to historical information, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on SMIC's current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. SMIC uses words like "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project" and similar expressions to identify forward looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of SMIC's senior management and involve significant risks, both known and unknown, uncertainties and other factors that may cause SMIC's actual performance, financial condition or results of operations to be materially different from those suggested by the forward-looking statements including, among others, risks associated with cyclicality and market conditions in the semiconductor industry, intense competition, timely wafer acceptance by SMIC's customers, timely introduction of new technologies, SMIC's ability to ramp new products into volume, supply and demand for semiconductor foundry services, industry overcapacity, shortages in equipment, components and raw materials, availability of manufacturing capacity, financial stability in end markets and intensive intellectual property litigation in high tech industry.
In addition to the information contained in this document, you should also consider the information contained in our other filings with the SEC, including our annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on April 14, 2014, especially in the "Risk Factors" section and such other documents that we may file with the SEC or SEHK from time to time, including on Form 6-K. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on our future results, performance or achievements. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this document may not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date stated or, if no date is stated, as of the date of this document.
SMIC Contact Information:
English Media
Michael Cheung
Tel: +86-21-3861-0000 x16812
Email: Michael_Cheung@smics.com
Chinese Media
Jane Tang
Tel: +86-21-3861-0000 x10088
Email: Jane_Tang@smics.com
SOURCE Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
CarDekho Launches its First TV Commercial - Suno Nahi, Dekho!
JAIPUR, India, September 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
CarDekho, India's #1 auto portal, has launched its first ever TV commercial. In its
bid to better viewers' navigation, CarDekho has revamped the look and feel of the website.
The new user interface is more user-friendly and presents richer experience to users. Its
app on Android, launched a month ago, has already clocked 100,000 downloads and still
counting. Furthermore, CarDekho is the sole auto portal in the country to have an app on
Apple's iOS app store.
The TV commercial, which aired on 9th September, highlights the fact that buying a car
in India is still a big deal. Moreover, it shows mixed advice from self-proclaimed experts
like your neighbours, friends and family, further leaving you confused. Hence, the ad
focuses on 'Suno Nahi, Dekho!'.
The ad will be running on leading channels along with news, movies and music channels
in all regional languages. The TVC is created by Linen Lintas and the media agency for the
campaign is Xposure. CarDekho is also the co-sponsors of Big Boss - Season 8 on Colors and
co-powered sponsors of the Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya, premiering on Colors.
LK Gupta, CMO, CarDekho.com [http://www.cardekho.com ], said, "Being a pioneer in the
concept of unbiased, objective and expert comparison of used and unused cars, we wanted to
bring alive the most prevalent insight of what goes in the mind of a prospective buyer.
Our website does a detailed analysis of all technical information, expert opinions,
on-road prices and helps the buyer shortlist what is most correct for him. We even help
arranging the test drive and connect with the nearest dealer. All in one, it's a must
check solution before buying a new or used car."
"We seek and get opinions from all and sundry when we throw open our decision to buy a
car. Eventually, thanks to multiple point of views, we stand confused. CarDekho gives a
real comparison on all aspects, to let you be most informed before making the choice. This
is the core insight that we worked on," said Abhik Santara, EVP, Linen Lintas, adding,
"Through this proposition, we are aiming at an intense TV and digital burst in the next
couple of months."
About Girnar Software Pvt. Ltd. and CarDekho.com
Founded in 2007 by brothers Amit and Anurag Jain, both IIT-Delhi alumni, Girnar
Software is engaged in three internet portals - CarDekho.com, BikeDekho.com and
PriceDekho.com. The company does outsourcing services as well as including website and
mobile application development, testing and Q&A services.
CarDekho, India's #1 auto portal, is owned by Girnar Software Pvt. Ltd. CarDekho.com
features more than 2,000 car dealers enrolled for customers to make new car buying a
hassle free experience. Even if one wants a used car, they have over 25,000 active
listings for second hand cars that stretch all across the nation. They provide one-on-one
buyer-seller conversation with no middlemen involved. CarDekho also facilitates customers
in getting the best car financing and insurance deals available through their exclusive
tie-ups with car manufacturers, finance and insurance companies.
Primary Media Contact: Charu Kishnani, charu@girnarsoft.com, +91-9001599555, VP
Content & Digital Marketing, Girnar Software Pvt Ltd
New Epson Home Cinema 3000-Series Projectors Bring Versatile and Bright 2D/3D 1080p Blockbuster Performance to Living Rooms
Home Cinema Series Offers Lens Shift, Small Footprint and a Range of Features for Easy Placement on Almost Any Shelf or Surface
DENVER, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- (CEDIA Expo 2014, Booth #240) - Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide(1), today announced new additions to its award-winning lineup of Home Cinema projectors, the PowerLite(® )Home Cinema 3600e, Home Cinema 3500, and Home Cinema 3000. Featuring up to 2,500 lumens of color brightness and 2,500 lumens of white brightness(2) with up to 70,000:1 contrast ratio, Epson's latest Home Cinema solutions bring an immersive 2D and 3D 1080p experience to today's living rooms. With wide vertical and horizontal lens shift, 1.6x zoom lens and a 26 percent smaller footprint than preceding models(3), the Home Cinema 3000-Series projectors are designed for big-screen entertainment almost anywhere in a matter of minutes.
"These new projectors offer refined image quality while being among the brightest 1080p projectors we've ever produced, making them ideal for well-lit family rooms," said Jason Palmer, marketing manager, Epson America. "In addition, a unique compact design, simple lens shift and front-facing exhaust allow users to conceal the projector in a bookcase on the back wall and enjoy images up to 300 inches - five, ten or even over thirty times the size of a 50-inch flat screen."
The models featured in the Home Cinema 3000-Series offer varied capabilities designed to make it easier than ever to enjoy content - including high color and white brightness and built-in color modes for viewing in different environments. The Home Cinema 3500 and 3600e also include two built-in 10-watt stereo speakers allowing users the versatility to take the projector to a backyard for outdoor movie nights, a friend's house for video game tournaments or anywhere else the imagination allows.
Whether you are mounting to the ceiling or moving the projector from room to room, all three of the models feature Epson's dial-adjusted lens shift technology that enables positioning flexibility with an incredible range of up to + or - 60 percent on the vertical axis and up to + or - 24 percent on the horizontal axis. In addition, all three models are designed for installation on a ceiling or for easy set up on a table, or tucked inside a shelving space.
Epson projectors offer up to 3x Brighter Colors(4) than competitive models. The Epson(®) Home Cinema 3000 Series of 3LCD projectors ensure stunning images and Full HD 1080p with enhanced detail. Both the Home Cinema 3500 and Home Cinema 3600e add Super Resolution technology to deliver defined edges and rich image quality as well as all-new Detail Enhancement technology to refine surface detail for true-to-life images. The flagship Home Cinema 3600e adds a WirelessHD transmitter that connects up to five HDMI devices simultaneously, with one HDMI out connection and one optical port for switching between sources and MHL connectivity to display content from MHL-enabled tablets, smartphones and streaming sticks.
More About the Home Cinema 3000-Series
-- Up to 3x Brighter Colors, and reliable performance - 3LCD, 3-chip
technology(4)
-- High color brightness and high white brightness: 2,500 lumens of color
brightness and 2,500 lumens of white brightness(2) (Home Cinema 3600e
and Home Cinema 3500); 2,300 lumens of color brightness and 2,300 lumens
of white brightness(2) (Home Cinema 3000)
-- Flexible positioning and easy setup with vertical and horizontal lens
shift, 1.6x zoom and a compact design for placement virtually anywhere,
even in a tight shelf space
-- Deep black levels with a contrast ratio of up to 70,0000:1 (Home Cinema
3600e and 3500) and up to 50,000:1 (Home Cinema 3000)
-- Seven built-in color modes for different environments or content to
optimize the image
-- Two built-in 10W stereo speakers deliver lifelike sound, no external
speakers necessary (Home Cinema 3600e and 3500)
-- Display content from two HDMI inputs simultaneously on screen with
Picture-in-Picture Mode
-- Stream Full HD content wirelessly with included WirelessHD transmitter
to project from virtually anywhere in the room and eliminate unsightly
cable clutter; connects up to 5 HDMI(TM) devices simultaneously (Home
Cinema 3600e only)
-- Two pairs of rechargeable RF 3D glasses included (Home Cinema 3600e and
3500)
-- Enjoy movies, videogames, sporting events and more in high-quality 2D
and eye-popping 3D at up to 300-inches; front projection offers image
size up to 36 times larger than a 50-inch flat panel
Front Projection Size Comparison: 50-inch Flat Panel Versus Projector Image Sizes
Screen Size Aspect Ratio Surface Area Size Comparison
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50 in. 16:9 7.4 ft(2) Baseline
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90 in. 16:9 24 ft(2) Over 3x larger
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100 in. 16:9 29.7 ft(2) Over 4x larger
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120 in. 16:9 42.7 ft(2) Over 5x larger
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300 in. 16:9 267 ft(2) Over 36x larger
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Availability and Support
The Epson(®) PowerLite Home Cinema 3600e ($1,999), Home Cinema 3500 ($1,699), and Home Cinema 3000 ($1,299) solutions are now available through select retailers nationwide and the Epson online store. All prices are MSRP. Each solution comes with Epson's two-year limited warranty and industry leading service and support, including toll-free access to Epson's PrivateLine(®) priority technical support, 90-day limited lamp warranty, and free two-business day exchange with Extra Care(SM) Home Service.
The new line of Epson Home Cinema projectors will be on display and demoed at Epson's booth 240 at CEDIA Expo 2014, Sept. 10 - 13.
About Epson
Epson is a global innovation leader dedicated to exceeding expectations with solutions for markets as diverse as the office, home, commerce, and industry. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving and high-precision technologies.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 73,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com.
EPSON and PowerLite are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is a registered trademark and Extra Care is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2014 Epson America, Inc.
(1) Based upon Q1 2014 worldwide front projection market share estimates from PMA Research
(2) Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Color light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118
(3) Compared to preceding models Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 and Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8345
(4 )Compared to leading 1-chip DLP Home Entertainment Projectors. Epson 720p projectors are 3x Brighter; Epson 1080p projectors are consistently 2x and up to 3x Brighter. Based on NPD data, July 2011 through June 2012. Color brightness (color light output) measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4. Color brightness will vary depending on usage conditions.
Epson Launches New 3LCD Reflective Laser Pro Cinema Projectors Elevating Home Theater Viewing to an Enthralling Movie Theater Experience
Groundbreaking 4K Enhanced and 1080P Lamp-Free Projectors Deliver True-to-Life Colors with Expansive Color Gamut, Absolute Black Contrast, and High Color and High White Brightness
DENVER, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- (CEDIA Expo 2014, Booth #240) - Epson, the best selling projector brand worldwide(1), today announced a revolutionary line of new Pro Cinema projectors with 3LCD Reflective laser technology. The new Epson PowerLite(®) Pro Cinema LS10000 4K Enhancement Projector and the Pro Cinema LS9600e Wireless 1080p Projector deliver stunning, crystal-clear images with up to 1,500 lumens of color brightness and 1,500 lumens of white brightness(2), outstanding contrast and an advanced suite of calibration tools. Developed to meet the requirements of today's most demanding home entertainment consumers, these projectors provide home theater designers with state-of-the-art solutions for creating unparalleled home theater experiences.
Integrating advanced technology developed by Epson's global research and development, these groundbreaking projectors combine Epson's new 3LCD Reflective technology and a laser light source to deliver unprecedented Absolute Black contrast ratio and one of the industry's largest color gamuts for an engaging, immersive home cinema experience. The Pro Cinema LS10000 adds 4K Enhancement Technology(3) for unbelievable sharpness, clarity and detail, shifting each pixel diagonally by 0.5 pixels to double the resolution and surpass Full HD image quality without visible stair-stepping or pixel gaps.
"Epson's new Pro Cinema Reflective laser projectors combine the most advanced projection technology we have ever developed. The result is a true-to-life theater experience that custom installers can provide to meet the requirements of today's discerning consumers," said Jason Palmer, marketing manager, Epson America. "I believe that these new premium products will set an image quality and performance standard that, once experienced by our customers and partners, will make it very tough to consider anything else."
With Epson's innovative 3LCD Reflective system, custom installers can now ensure the images that filmmakers intended are the actual images that their customers see. Both projectors deliver Absolute Black contrast ratio that displays zero lumens during full-black scenes as well as improved pixel density and increased aperture ratio for smoother, film-like pictures. The LS9600e and LS10000 also offer advanced projection features including Full HD 1080p in 2D and 3D with Super Resolution and Detail Enhancement for sharp, rich images, exceptional frame interpolation capabilities, and Bright 3D Drive projection for greater brightness when viewing 3D content.
The projectors are designed for installation convenience with 2.1x power zoom, power focus, lens shift up to 90 percent vertical and 40 percent horizontal, and lens position memory that can store up to 10 settings for standard 16:9 or 4:3 projection areas, and 2.35:1 wide cinema ratio. The laser light engine offers up to 30,000 hours of life(4) with rapid warm-up or cool down time for fast, worry-free, whisper quiet operation. For added installation and operation flexibility, a WirelessHD transmitter connects up to five HDMI devices simultaneously, with one HDMI out connection and one optical port for switching between sources, and MHL connectivity to display content from MHL-enabled tablets and smartphones (LS9600e only).
More About the 3LCD Reflective Laser Pro Cinema Projectors
-- 4K Enhancement Technology(3) for unbelievable sharpness, clarity and
detail (LS10000 only)
-- High color brightness and high white brightness: 1500 lumens of color
brightness and 1500 lumens of white brightness (Pro Cinema LS10000);
1300 lumens of color brightness and 1300 lumens of white brightness (Pro
Cinema LS9600e)(2)
-- Laser light source ensures high-speed contrast control and wider color
gamut with rapid warm-up and cool down:
-- Instant Off(®) -- content appears onscreen and turns off with
virtually no wait
-- High-speed contrast control for both bright and dark scenes
-- Worry-free operation -- up to 30,000 hours of use(4)
-- 3LCD Reflective technology for improved pixel density, increased
aperture ratio and fast performance for incredibly smooth, film-like
picture quality
-- Absolute Black contrast ratio delivers zero lumens during full-black
scenes
-- Super Resolution with Detail Enhancement and frame interpolation
technology deliver a stunning viewing experience in Full HD 1080p 2D and
3D
-- Superior image quality with ISF calibration tools and THX(®) Display
Certification ensure accurate and exceptional performance, the way
filmmakers intended
-- Lens position memory to store up to 10 settings in the projector memory,
including zoom and focus positions for standard 16:9 or 4:3 projection
areas, and 2.35:1 wide cinema ratio
-- Expansive color space for broad color reproduction with DCI and Adobe
RGB modes
-- Innovative cooling system featuring premium materials including
thermal-conductive copper piping puts the LS10000 and LS9600e among the
quietest projectors in the industry
The new line of Epson Pro Cinema projectors will be on display and demoed at Epson's booth #240 at CEDIA Expo 2014, Sept. 11 - 13. More information regarding the projectors is also available online at http://www.epson.com/laserprojectors.
Availability and Support
The Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema LS10000, PowerLite Pro Cinema LS9600e will be available through CEDIA and specialty dealers in the fall time frame for less than $8,000(5). Each solution comes with Epson's three-year limited warranty and industry leading service and support, including toll-free access to Epson's PrivateLine(®) priority technical support and free two-business day exchange with Extra Care(SM) Home Service.
Color Brightness Specification and Projector Performance
The color brightness specification (measuring red, green and blue) published by the Society of Information Display (SID) allows consumers to compare projector color performance without conducting a side-by-side shootout. With today's high definition content, home theater enthusiasts want to enjoy movies with higher quality in both darkened home theaters and brighter environments. For a truly impressive image, projectors need to offer both high color brightness and high white brightness. For more information, visit http://www.colorlightoutput.com.
About Epson
Epson is a global innovation leader dedicated to exceeding expectations with solutions for markets as diverse as the office, home, commerce, and industry. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving and high-precision technologies.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 73,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com.
(1) Based upon Q1 2014 worldwide front projection market share estimates from PMA Research
(2) Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Color light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118
(3) 4K Enhancement Technology shifts each pixel diagonally by 0.5 pixels to double the resolution to 3840 x 2160 and surpass Full HD image quality. Resolution is 1920 x 1080 in 3D Mode.
(4) 30,000 hours is the estimated projector life when used in ECO Mode. Actual hours may vary depending on usage environment. The projector comes with a three-year limited warranty, described in the warranty statement.
(5) Estimated street price
Note: EPSON, Instant Off and PowerLite are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is a registered trademark and Extra Care is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2014 Epson America, Inc. CPD-40901 7/2014
Jawbone Announces New UP App for Smartphones, Smartwatches and Wearables
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Jawbone® today announced a free, multi-platform version of the UP® app - the comprehensive lifestyle and activity-tracking system that provides rich insight and guidance around your weight, sleep, and fitness.
The new UP app allows anyone with a compatible smartphone, Android Wear device, Pebble smartwatch, or any wearable connected to the Health app for iOS 8 - such as the Apple Watch - to instantly join the UP community.
It utilizes data from the M7 motion coprocessor via Apple's Health app, SensorCore technology in Windows Phone and similar coprocessors in Android(TM) phones to give millions of smartphone owners free access to UP's rich activity-tracking tools and intelligent coaching. It also connects seamlessly to an extensive range of new wearables, including Android Wear devices, Pebble smartwatches, and any device that connects with the Health app for iOS8 - providing more ways than ever before to track your fitness with the device of your choice using the smartest and most intuitive fitness-tracking system on the market.
In addition to making UP more widely available to consumers, Jawbone will also release an open device-connectivity framework for the new app. This new framework will extend Jawbone's best-in-class application platform by enabling device manufacturers to build products that communicate directly with the UP system via an open Bluetooth Smart® or WiFi protocol. For the first time, device-makers can build hardware that connects seamlessly with Jawbone's world-class software, without being required to create a companion app of their own from scratch.
"We're committed to creating the most beautiful and wearable activity-tracking devices on the market, but we believe that everyone - whether they track activity with an UP band, on their phone or with another wearable device - should be able to benefit from the UP experience," said Travis Bogard, vice president of product management and strategy at Jawbone. "This expansion of the UP ecosystem gives millions of new people access to our platform, allowing them to take full advantage of its personalized insights and coaching - plus gain access to an active community of UP users and a huge number of integrated apps and services."
Live Better, Together
The new UP app gives millions of smartphone and wearable device owners across iOS, Android, and Windows Phone platforms free access to most existing UP features. With a Health app-connected wearable or simply your smartphone, you can enjoy UP's comprehensive step-tracking and food-logging features, as well as highly personalized guidance and feedback via the UP Insight Engine(TM) and popular "Today I Will" prompts. Sleep can be added manually each day based on the time you went to bed and woke up, or it can be automatically populated with data from the Health app for iOS 8.
The new UP app allows you to easily connect with friends and family in the UP system for added motivation - whether they're using an UP or UP24(TM) band or the new app. Members of the UP community who have three or more teammates are likely to take a remarkable 1,000 more steps per day than those with no teammates, according to Jawbone's data science team.
Connect Everything
Like the original UP experience, the new UP app connects you with a rich ecosystem of the apps and services you may already love - and lets you discover new ones - via the UP App Gallery. Browse fitness apps like RunKeeper and Strava, sleep apps like Sleepio and UP Coffee(TM), or integrate with other smart devices like Automatic to see how many steps you could have taken instead of driving, or Whistle to see how many steps you log while walking your dog.
The new UP integration with Android not only utilizes your Android Wear device to collect step data in the UP system, it will also provide a new surface for seeing your step progress and daily insights - directly from your Android Wear smartwatch. This micro-app will be updated in the coming months to make even more of your favorite UP features available on Android Wear devices.
Those who use an UP24 or original UP band will continue to benefit from the best software platform on the market - now with the ability to join an expanded community of UP enthusiasts who will be able to connect through their own wearable devices and smartphones.
Available This Month
The UP app will be available on Android, Windows Phone and Pebble platforms later this month as a free download from Google Play, the Windows Store, and the Pebble appstore, respectively.
The UP app for iOS will be available as a free download from the App Store following the release of iOS 8.
For more information and updates on the open device-connectivity framework for UP, please visit developer.jawbone.com.
About Jawbone®
Jawbone® is a world-leader in consumer technology and wearable devices, building hardware products and software platforms powered by data science.
Jawbone's UP® system helps people live better by providing personalized insight into how they sleep, move and eat. Its open API - the UP Platform - includes an ecosystem of apps and services that integrate with UP to offer new, customized experiences. The company's approach to lifestyle tracking is unique, with over 600 patents granted or pending related to its ecosystem and wearable technology manufacturing processes.
Jawbone is also the creator of the best-selling JAMBOX® family of wireless speakers, the award-winning Jawbone ERA® Bluetooth® headsets, and NoiseAssassin® technology.
Headquartered in San Francisco with offices globally, Jawbone products are available in over 40 countries around the world.
Visit Jawbone.com/trademarks for a list of trademarks owned by AliphCom dba Jawbone. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
OtterBox Continues Legacy of Trusted Apple Protection with Cases for iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- For over a decade, Apple(®) has been on the cutting edge of the mobile technology industry, delivering one revolutionary device after another. OtterBox(®) has been there every step of the way to provide trusted protection for each device and ensure that every time an Apple falls, an OtterBox is there to protect it. From the No. 1-most trusted case brand for smartphones in the U.S., OtterBox announces a robust lineup of cases available now for the new iPhone® 6 and coming soon for iPhone 6 Plus.(*)
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"Starting with the very first case we designed for the iPod(®) in 2004, superior protection for Apple devices has been part of the OtterBox legacy," said OtterBox CEO Brian Thomas. "OtterBox is a critical contributor to the ecosystem of accessories that enhance the smartphone experience for Apple customers. We've learned from their feedback and continually evolve our products as a result. Our new designs for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus continue our tradition of raising the bar on design and protection."
The iPhone 6 boasts revolutionary new features including the Retina(®) HD display, M8 motion coprocessor and advanced iSight(®) camera. Each feature will be fully supported across Defender Series(®), Commuter Series(®), Commuter Series Wallet, Symmetry Series(®) iPhone 6 cases, Alpha Glass((TM)) and Clearly Protected(®) iPhone 6 screen protectors. The OtterBox lineup is designed to support any lifestyle with vital drop, shock and scratch protection.
The iPhone 6 Plus also ventures into new territory as the first-ever large-format smartphone from Apple. OtterBox iPhone 6 Plus cases in Defender Series, Commuter Series, Symmetry Series and Clearly Protected lines are all coming soon.
Defender Series incorporates a built-in screen protector, two-piece polycarbonate shell and durable synthetic rubber slipcover to provide rugged protection from dust, dirt and drops.(2) Symmetry Series combines style and protection into a slim, single-layer form factor with wraparound graphics.(3) Commuter Series is a sleek, two-piece design that pairs a synthetic rubber skin under a thin, pocket-friendly polycarbonate outer layer, while Commuter Series Wallet discretely adds room for three cards and a bill to be conveniently and securely stashed out of sight.(3) Clearly Protected products add multiple options for premium screen protection and Alpha Glass delivers an unparalleled user experience via high-strength tempered glass.
OtterBox iPhone 6 cases are available now on otterbox.com and select retail locations, while iPhone 6 Plus cases are coming soon online and in stores. For pricing and more information about each OtterBox product line and OtterBox cases for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, visit otterbox.com.
About OtterBox:
Founded in 1998 with a line of dry boxes, OtterBox(®) has evolved into the No. 1-selling case for smartphones in the U.S. and a global leader in mobile device protection.(4) Its diverse lineup of protective solutions for handheld technology protect, connect and enable a mobile world. OtterBox has been a seven-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. and was named one of "America's Most Promising Companies" by Forbes Magazine. The company is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo., with offices in San Diego; Boston; Cork, Ireland; and Hong Kong.
For more information, visit otterbox.com. We've Got Technology Covered.
Note:
(*) No. 1-most trusted case brand source: The NPD Group/U.S. Consumer Tracking Service, 8/2013-7/2014
(2) Defender Series NOT protective against water. Will provide added protection against bumps, drop and shock.
(3) Symmetry Series and Commuter Series NOT protective against water. Will provide added protection against bumps and shock.
(4) No. 1-selling smartphone case source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 7/2013-6/2014
New System Captures Full Potential of the iPhone 6® NFC Capabilities for 'Smart' Consumer Goods
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading RFID specialist eAgile Inc. announced their eTap(TM) solution today for an intelligent packaging solution for consumer products utilizing near field communication (NFC). This announcement is concurrent with Apple's(®) news that the new iPhone(®) 6 will join the rest of the smartphone marketplace incorporating NFC capabilities. The current marketing surrounding NFC is focused on mobile payments but there is a much broader use for this technology which connects manufacturers with consumers to provide robust product information.
NFC technology can be used to open up a direct line of communication between businesses and their end customers in a manner which was previously not available. NFC-enabled tags on products provide immediate access to valuable information such as product authenticity, safety and other key information. This functionality is important for all products, especially those intended for human consumption in the medical, food and beverage markets. NFC technology is positioned to be a key component in the Internet of Things (IoT) movement, which links people and organizations to the products and services they use through the internet.
"eAgile's solution helps brand owners build trust and loyalty by establishing a dialog with their customers. eTap NFC tags can be created to launch specific web pages, videos or social media content through a quick tap of a smartphone," states eAgile President Peter Phaneuf. "Businesses of all sizes are already putting NFC technology to work to improve the customer experience and we are excited to expand our NFC-based products to the greater marketplace." eAgile is one of a few companies with the infrastructure and experience already in place to help businesses gain easy access to NFC.
"NFC products are easy to use, functional and fun, which are key aspects for broad adoption of this technology," explains Gary Burns, CEO of eAgile. "Research has shown that customers are 12 times more likely to use NFC than a QR code. Our eTap solution becomes the perfect way to communicate with consumers and compete in an increasingly information driven marketplace." eAgile offers many patented solutions for brand protection, inventory and high volume production incorporating NFC tags.
About eAgile Inc.:
eAgile, based in Grand Rapids, Mich., sets the industry standard in RFID solutions by providing high quality, cost effective auto-identification products, hardware and software solutions that are finely tuned to customer needs. eAgile has one of the broadest ISO 9001:2008 certifications, which covers tag production, data management software and the building of complete RFID infrastructures. This unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, service and customer-focused solutions drives every aspect of the business and has helped establish eAgile as a technological leader. Find out more at http://www.eAgile.com.
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DocuSign® sets the standard for ease of use and secure access with Touch ID on iOS 8
-- New biometric authentication enhances mobile experience on the DocuSign global trust network
LONDON, Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Standard for Digital Transaction Management⢠(DTM) and the #1 rated eSignature app on iTunes, DocuSign today announced its enhanced mobile app that delivers the ability to quickly and easily sign documents on iOS 8 devices with the security of biometric authentication using Apple Touch ID. DocuSign's mobile app is one of the first productivity apps to integrate new capabilities exclusive to Apple's powerful new mobile operating system.
"Our strategy is to enable everyone to securely manage any transaction from any device anywhere in the world," said Tom Gonser, founder and chief strategy officer. "DocuSign offers the most comprehensive set of authentication tools in the industry so businesses and consumers can interact with high confidence."
Today's update of DocuSign's mobile app simplifies and streamlines the signing of documents from any iOS app. A new DocuSign Signing Extension integrates with iOS 8 to deliver the first fully native Digital Transaction Management (DTM) and digital signing experience from supported apps. DocuSign's latest enhancements empower users to complete transactions or sign documents without leaving third-party apps, making the process smoother and faster than ever before. DocuSign's mobile app is built on the DocuSign Global Trust Network that offers Bank Grade Security and the reliability of Carrier Grade Architecture.
The new release incorporates Apple's Touch ID technology into the DocuSign experience. To access DocuSign's mobile app, DocuSigners can simply leverage the finger print recognition feature of the home button on iOS 8 devices.
Since its initial launch in 2011, DocuSign's mobile app has consistently been one of the top rated apps in the Apple iTunes Store. With the most lifetime reviews of any eSignature app, DocuSign is the only one to have a cumulative average rating of five stars, with 85% of reviewers awarding the DocuSign app the highest rating possible.
Users can now benefit from the following capabilities of DocuSign's mobile app for iOS:
-- Secure, compliant eSignature on all document types, including Microsoft
Office documents, PDFs, image files and more
-- The first Digital Transaction Management and eSigning experience from
within any iOS 8 app (NEW!)
-- Quick, easy, and secure biometric sign-in with Apple Touch ID (NEW!)
-- Import of cloud documents from Box, Dropbox, Evernote, and Google Drive
among others
-- Push notifications to alert users when documents need signature and
transactions are complete
-- Document control and visibility, including the ability to remind, void,
and check status of in-process documents (NEW!)
-- Complete, legally binding audit trail that shows who signed what, when
and where
"With triple digit growth in documents DocuSigned from a mobile device, and more than 40 million unique users on the DocuSign Global Trust Network, DocuSign is the easiest, fastest, and most convenient way to sign documents," said Matt Malden, chief product officer, DocuSign. "The new features in DocuSign's mobile app leverage the enhancements brought with iOS 8 to ensure the easiest, fastest, most convenient, and secure signing experience on smartphones and tablets."
Individuals and organisations interested in experiencing the features in the latest version of DocuSign's mobile app may visit http://docusign.com/mobile for a complimentary download. Companies interested going 100% digital with DocuSign's Digital Transaction Management (DTM) platform and mobile applications may visit http://www.docusign.com.
Contacts:
Adam Wood/Sam Golden
docusign@madebychameleon.com
(0) 20 7680 5500
About DocuSign Inc.
DocuSign® is The Global Standard for Digital Transaction Managementâ¢. Global enterprises, business departments, individual professionals, and consumers have standardized on DocuSign, with more than 40,000 new users joining the DocuSign Global Network every day. Today, that network includes millions of users in 188 countries. DocuSign's DTM platform supports legally compliant electronic and digital signature processes tailored to meet requirements globally with localization in 43 languages. Companies and individuals DocuSign to accelerate transaction times to increase speed to results, reduce costs, increase security and compliance, and delight customers across nearly every industry - from financial services, insurance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, communications, real estate, retail, and consumer goods to higher education, government, non-profit and others - as well as every business department, including sales, finance, operations, procurement, HR/staffing, legal, and customer support. For more information, visit http://www.docusign.com or call +33 975 181 331. Visit the DocuSign blog at http://www.docusign.com/blog and follow DocuSign on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Copyright 2014 DocuSign, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DocuSign is a registered trademark of DocuSign, Inc., as are other names and marks. Other marks appearing herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Copyright ® 2014, All Rights Reseved. iTunes®, Touch IDâ¢, Apple® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco. Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Box is a trademark or registered trademark of Box, Inc. Dropbox⢠is a trademark of Dropbox, Inc. Evernote® is a registered trademark of Evernote Corporation. Google Drive⢠is a trademark of Google, Inc.