Synology's XS+/XS Series, Proven Reliability for Business
Now with Five-Year Standard Warranty
BELLEVUE, Wash., July 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Launching in tandem with the all new RS3614xs, Synology America Corp. announces the standardization of warranties for current* and future XS+ and XS models to five years. The extension covers limited parts and services for the duration, and includes unlimited online and phone support for the lifetime of the product. The new warranty adds extra piece of mind to Synology's award winning series of small-enterprise class RackStations.
Enterprise Features for Small to Medium Businesses. The XS+/XS series is known for providing enterprise features at an affordable cost. Delivering high availability to minimize downtime, scalability for growing businesses, and virtual storage to reduce overhead, administrative costs, and more.
Each product in the series comes with redundant easily replaceable parts; with some models including redundant power supplies **. For an extra level of data protection all XS+/XS RackStations also include ECC RAM. These features are thoughtfully integrated to provide businesses with superior performance, no matter what their size.
Known Reliability With Extra Peace of Mind: Surveyed, and chosen by SMBs through PCMag, Synology came in as number one for reliability, and awarded PCMag's Business Choice Award. The new five-year standard warranty, provides extra assurance for a long-term investment.
Synology also offers Advanced coverage that includes: no questions asked replacement service, priority phone support, and next business day shipping on all replacement parts - including complete units***. The new Advanced 5-Year Warranty, is available to supported XS+ and XS models*.
"We are standing behind the durability of our products, by extending the standard parts and services warranty," said Jason Bonoan, Marketing Manager of Synology America Corp. "Our customers should be concerned with growing their business, and we are confident in our ability to give them that peace of mind. Synology has always strived to make the most reliable NAS on the market, and this is just one more way we are trying to meet the needs of our customers."
*Supported Models?The five year standard warranty, as well as the five year advanced warranty applies to each of the following RackStation products: RS10613xs+, RS3614xs+, RS3614RPxs, RS3614xs, RX1213sas, RX1214, RX1214RP
**RS10613xs+, RS3614xs+, RS3614RPxs, RX1214RP
***Full unit replacement is subject to scrutiny after two full units have been required.
About Synology
Founded in April of 2000, Synology Inc. is a leader in next-generation Network Attached Storage (NAS) servers for the home and small to medium sized business markets. Specializing in both hardware and software for network attached storage devices; Synology products are feature-rich, easy-to-use, energy-efficient, reliable and affordable. All Synology product investments are enhanced with product warranties, free software upgrades and 24/7 online support. Visit http://www.synology.com for more information.
Synology has a global presence with Subsidiaries in the US (Bellevue, Washington), and the UK (London, England), Germany (Dusseldorf), and Taiwan (Taipei).
Press Contact
Thadd Weil
425.818.1587
Email
Synology America Corp.
USA Volleyball Partners with VERT Wearable Jump Technology
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Volleyball (USAV) and VERT recently announced their new partnership to begin using wearable jump technology for their national team athletes and events. VERT has been designated as a USA Volleyball Official Supplier for Jump Technology.
It's one thing to watch the pure power and athleticism of an elite volleyball player, but to be able to measure their actual performance brings a whole new level of excitement to the sport.
VERT wearable jump technology allows for players and coaches to see real-time jump height and jump count data anywhere and anytime. Think of VERT like a heart rate monitor, but worn around the waist. It is small and discrete, wireless to a smart device, and worn during actual performance or practice. This will be the first time USA Volleyball will use wearable technology to monitor athletic performance.
"The benefits of monitoring our athletes' jump activity and overall performance is something that nobody in the world has been able to do until VERT technology," USA Volleyball Secretary General Kerry Klostermann said. "We are dealing with the highest level of athletes. To be able to measure performance anywhere in the world is an amazing capability."
"VERT is made in the USA, and now it is going to be worn by Team USA," VERT founder Martin Matak said. "It can't get any better than that. We are thrilled to be part of our home team."
The addition of VERT to Team USA will be used for injury prevention, the monitoring of player load and the evaluation of high performance tryouts.
New opportunities
USA volleyball will now have the ability to measure athletes' jump height, average jump height, amount of jumps and more - all in real-time. The awareness and understanding of athletic load is crucial to maximizing the highest potential of athletes, as well as preventing injuries. VERT gives coaches and players the opportunity to manage and measure performance.
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a Colorado incorporated non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB) as the National Governing Body for the sport of Volleyball in the United States. USA Volleyball is responsible for both the Olympic disciplines of indoor volleyball and beach volleyball, as well as the Paralympic discipline of sitting volleyball. USA Volleyball has over 300,000 registered members, 12,000 teams and 5,300 clubs nationwide. With an annual budget in excess of $25 million dollars, USA Volleyball supports the USA men's and women's senior national team programs for indoor and beach volleyball, youth and junior national teams, national championship events, coaching education and certification programs, grassroots development, and programs for the disabled and Paralympic Teams. USA Volleyball has a rich tradition of success as evidenced by winning an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984 and capturing numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. USA Volleyball is committed to and works toward opportunity for all to participate. It is an advocate for all Americans endeavoring to assure universal access to opportunities at all levels of the game. For more information please visit http://www.usavolleyball.org.
About VERT
VERT is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. The company is focused on creating better experiences for sports that people love! The VERT wearable jump device is for all jump sports such as basketball, volleyball, BMX, skateboard and other health and fitness sports. For further information, please visit the company's website at myvert.com.
CONTACT:
USA Volleyball: Bill Kauffman, senior manager of communications, Email 719-228-6800
VERT: Michelle Russo, public relations, Email, 510-629-3665
New Brain-training App Brain+ Launches in U.S., Canada and U.K.
Outperforms existing apps in user engagement, effectiveness and price
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, July 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Brain+, a new brain-training regimen that outpaces existing apps in engagement, effectiveness and economy for users, is being launched today in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Free to download, Brain+ is available now to iPhone and iPad users through the Apple AppStore.
Brain+ contains a number of scientifically designed yet fun and motivating mind-training games that improve key mental capabilities in the areas of attention, memory, problem solving and planning. The Brain+ exercises are developed in collaboration with leading brain scientists from Copenhagen University and are suitable for people of all ages.
Launched in Denmark in 2013, Brain+ offers a uniquely differentiated and unmatched value proposition in the digital brain-training space by being the first to create and combine a solid scientific foundation with brain-training exercises delivered as games of higher quality and longer-term motivation compared with the simpler exercises in pricier apps already in market.
"Not many people are fully aware of all the possibilities for their brains, but it's very important how you train your brain," said Brain+ CEO Kim Baden-Kristensen. "The capacity you build over the years prolongs your mental life and prevents aging. We built Brain+ in the belief that people want to keep developing and challenging their mental capacity.
"We believe that to achieve the right amount of brain-training intensity and duration, you need to be engaged and immersed," he added. "We achieve this by designing our exercises more like traditional mobile games and less like clinical exercises, whereas our competition utilize a more traditional exercise approach."
Built on cutting-edge neuroscientific insights, methods and training principles that have been validated scientifically, the Brain+ platform's exercises deliver effective training for improving and protecting the brain's abilities, performance and health in children, young adults, older adults and people in need of rehabilitation and recovery from brain injury, disease and deficit recovery.
For children, Brain+ takes advantage of their strong drive to play, learn and build abilities toward the development of a high-performing brain. With young adults, Brain+ boosts their day-to-day abilities and mental health to increase quality of life and performance at school or on the job. For older adults, Brain+ increases abilities in core cognitive functions to maintain mental health and forestall age-related deterioration. And for people with brain injury, disease or in need of deficit recovery and maintenance, Brain+ prioritizes cognitive abilities to assist in either returning to a normal life or stabilizing or even improving a range of deficits.
Brain+ is designed to deliver better performance results than other entrants in the brain-training market, which lack strength in scientific foundation and effect, and are locked into sterile, non-motivating models of test exercises. Specifically, Baden-Kristensen said, earlier entrants in the space fail to motivate users over the long term by properly engaging and captivating them due to a lack of gamification best practices, which Brain+ employs in its games.
Because Brain+ develops exercises that closely resemble state-of-the art mobile games, the production value, art quality and design requirements are all high, thereby paving the way for unique training experiences, mimicking the entertainment provided by traditional mobile games while maintaining an emphasis on strengthening brain functions.
Baden-Kristensen said Brain+ has feedback from many users who say they can feel the app makes a demonstrable difference in their lives because it's fun, engaging, less of a chore to give their brains a workout and drives a desire to share the challenge of their brain exercises with friends and family members.
Brain+ has invested heavily in the development of a science-based, machine-learning algorithm and technology that challenges the user dynamically and with high precision according to the skills of the individual. This sets Brain+ apart from competitors, which mostly rely on traditional linear stair-step difficulty that does not take into consideration subsets of user performance.
"The Brain+ project provides a unique and well-proven approach to improve brain function," said Dr. Benjamin Sadock, M.D., the Menas S. Gregory Professor of Psychiatry at the New York University School of Medicine. "The program combines new scientific knowledge about how the brain works with the latest advances in gaming techniques to train the brain to operate at its maximum capacity.
"The use of characters, action, movement, music and immediate feedback allows brain fitness to occur in an environment that is both playful and entertaining. Brain+ will be of use to both healthy adults and those with memory problems who wish to improve their cognitive skills," Sadock said. "This is an exciting program that will continually motivate and stimulate the user to gain new skills and greater confidence in his or her intellectual life. I recommend it most highly."
Brain+ has already demonstrated proof of concept by achieving rapid growth in parts of Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.
Accessibility on Android, Windows Mobile and other operating systems is planned for later this year. Upon download, users have 18 minutes of free, uninterrupted training to be used at will, followed by six minutes of free time each day. Affordable subscription plans are available for longer periods for users who wish to maximize training intensity and effect.
About Brain+
Brain+ is a Danish brain-training company seeking to provide scientifically proven, effective and engaging brain-training exercises that intelligently adapt to the specific need and ability of each user. Brain+ works closely with leading brain scientists from Copenhagen University to develop the exercises and scientifically prove the effects.
EyeComTec Announces Availability of an ECTkeyboard
Assistant Communication with a Single Button
GENEVA, July 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
EyeComTec (LAZgroup SA) Dedicated to creation of Assistive technology software, http://eyecomtec.com offers a wide range of products and services designed to enhance
the lives of those with physical disabilities.
Today EyeComTec announced immediate availability of an upgraded ECTkeyboard - newly
developed accessibility software that allows typing lengthy texts by pressing a single
button.
This update offers support for different localizations around the world and the new
translated interface is available in French, Spanish, German, Russian and Chinese.
The main feature of the ECTkeyboard is that texting is controlled by pressing one
button and utilizing different modes of data entry via a process called scanning. When
opened, the user will see symbols on the screen that are fully customizable and can
represent various letters or messages, depending on the mode that the user chooses to
operate in. The variety of input modes give ECTkeyboard an advantage over other, similar
software.
When used in conjunction with eye tracking applications like the ECTtracker, enables
those with reduced motor skills to type letter by letter with ease and greater
effectiveness than any other software suite available with only eye-blinking.
The upgraded ECTkeyboard has an easy-to-use interface with a multitude of customizable
settings that offers the end user the comfort and convenience of reduced fatigue, a more
relaxed work pace and optimum comfort and support.
The best part is that all of this is still offered free of charge! Anyone may simply
download the latest version of ECTkeyboard from http://www.eyecomtec.com/ECTkeyboard.zip and begin to use it. The ECTkeyboard program
doesn't require installation, doesn't make any changes to your system, and it can work
from any USB-stick!
EyeComTec strives to be the innovator in accessibility software, so naturally they are
already looking forward to future upgrades, where they will be bringing new versions of
the ECTkeyboard including specialized versions for illiterates and national alphabets as
well.
EyeComTec has also responded to user needs for some form of social networks - in
spring of 2014 the company started a study to find the best matching platform. Working
prototypes are already showing how a text typed by the user with the ECTkeyboard can be
sent to a network, published on web portals, and be read by authorized relatives and
friends.
CONTACT:
Kretov Kirill (Managing Director / System Architect)
EyeComTec (LAZgroup SA)
Phone Number: +41225951389
Email Address: support@eyecomtec.com http://eyecomtec.com
Pivotal and EMC Bring Fast, Easy and Modern Big Data Foundation to the Enterprise
New Data Lake Hadoop(TM) bundle marries best of scale-out enterprise storage and big data and analytics to offer production-grade HDFS solution
SAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Summary:
-- New Data Lake Hadoop solution from Pivotal and EMC combines massively
scalable enterprise storage with leading big data and analysis
capabilities.
-- Benefits include a highly scalable, efficient infrastructure, powerful,
easy-to-use analytic tools and enterprise-class data protection.
-- Available today and consists of pre-configured EMC Isilon X410 nodes,
HAWQ subscriptions and Pivotal HD, Pivotal's enterprise version of
Apache Hadoop. http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20130910/SF76762LOGO
Pivotal and EMC® announced today a new Data Lake Hadoop solution that combines massively scalable enterprise storage arrays with leading big data and analytics capabilities. The solution brings a new level of scalability, reliability and performance to HDFS-based file systems, giving enterprises all the benefits of HDFS through the world's most advanced turnkey Hadoop solution for critical production workloads.
The Data Lake Hadoop solution marries EMC Isilon's market-leading scale-out storage, with Pivotal HD (Hadoop Distribution) and Pivotal HAWQ, a massively parallel processing SQL compliant query engine.
Data Lakes are rapidly emerging around HDFS-based clusters to handle complex new workloads and unstructured data. Today, 67% of all capacity shipped is unstructured data, and by 2017, fueled by the Internet of Things and the proliferation of devices, 80% of all capacity shipped will be unstructured data. The Pivotal/EMC Isilon Data Lake Hadoop solution harnesses Apache Hadoop technology, providing enterprises the tools to build a modern data lake infrastructure.
"We're delighted to marry the highly complementary capabilities from EMC and Pivotal to bring one of the most powerful data storage and analytics solutions to enterprises," said Todd Paoletti, Vice President of Product Marketing, Pivotal. "We provide all the necessary software and hardware to create and leverage the modern Data Lake, enabling big data capabilities that are becoming essential to how businesses run and succeed today."
The Data Lake Advantage
Pivotal and EMC have worked together to test, benchmark and size the Data Lake Hadoop solution. Enterprises will benefit from:
-- A highly scalable, efficient infrastructure that lowers costs, and
easily keeps pace with growing data storage requirements: The new Isilon
x410 delivers 70% increase in throughput, and 33% lower costs in MBPS,
balancing high capacity and performance
-- Powerful, easy-to-use analytic tools unlock the business value of
information that lives in data: Pivotal HAWQ is the world's most
advanced analytics platform for Apache Hadoop. With its cutting edge
architecture, HAWQ delivers 21x faster performance against other common
SQL query engines on Apache Hadoop and can support 3x the number of
queries with its robust SQL compliance.
-- Enterprise class data protection to maximize availability and security
options to meet business requirements
"The combination of Pivotal HD and HAWQ analytics, with Isilon X410 offers HDFS solutions that satisfy all the requirements of today's enterprises: unrivaled storage scale and efficiency and the cost benefits through easy and fast deployments," said Sam Grocott, Vice President Product Management and Marketing, Isilon Storage Division, EMC. "Customers get the most enterprise-grade, and easy to use Hadoop big data package, all with 24 x 7 global support and services."
Data Lake Apache Hadoop Bundle
The new Data Lake Hadoop bundle is available today and consists of pre-configured EMC Isilon X410 nodes, HAWQ subscriptions and Pivotal HD, Pivotal's enterprise version of Apache Hadoop. Pivotal HAWQ is the most advanced SQL standard compliance query engine for Hadoop in the market, and its massively parallel processing (MPP) is built on a decade of innovation from analytical data warehouse technologies.
Resources
-- Pivotal Blog: Pivotal and EMC Come Together To Shore Up The Data Lake
-- EMC Isilon X410 release
-- Pivotal HD
-- Pivotal Big Data Suite
-- Attend the Pivotal webinar: Querying External Data Sources with Hadoop
EMC Federation
The EMC federated business model includes EMC Corporation Information Infrastructure (EMCii), VMware, Inc. and Pivotal Software, Inc. These businesses are strategically aligned yet each is focused on its core mission--developing the best technology and building the right partner ecosystem to best serve customers. This federated model allows us to offer best-of-breed, integrated, technology while preserving customers' ability to choose and deploy products from other IT companies.
About Pivotal
Pivotal, the company at the intersection of big data, platform-as-service (PaaS), and agile development, helps companies transform into great software companies. Pivotal offers a complete portfolio of products that converge apps, data and analytics along with Pivotal's comprehensive PaaS platform, powered by Cloud Foundry(®).
About EMC
EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing. Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset -- information -- in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
EMC², EMC, Isilon and the EMC logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (iv) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (v) component and product quality and availability; (vi) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vii) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (viii) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (ix) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xii) threats and other disruptions to our secure data centers or networks; (xiii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (xiv) war or acts of terrorism; and (xv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in the filings EMC Corporation, the parent company of Pivotal, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EMC and Pivotal disclaim any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
MobilityShield Introduces New Account Lockout Protection Solution for Lync Edge Server
Lync Edge Access Control allows secure connectivity to Lync Edge servers from desktops and laptops outside the organization's network while eliminating the risk of account lockout
JERUSALEM, July 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
MobilityShield [http://mobility-shield.com ], an innovative solution that guarantees
secure mobile authentication, has launched Lync Edge Access Control
[http://mobility-shield.com/account-lockout-protection ], which enables the safe connection
of computers from outside the corporate network to the organization's Lync server and
prevents account lockout.
Allowing external computers and mobile devices to connect to Lync servers exposes the
network to serious risk. While the main threat is to mobile devices, connecting desktops,
and especially laptops, to Lync services is also risky because this requires access to the
Active Directory and exposes the organization to account lockout issues.
"Lync Edge Access Control was developed at the request of MobilityShield clients who
were looking for a solution that will complement the company's innovative LyncShield
[http://mobility-shield.com/lyncshield ] solution to protect connections required for
laptops or external desktops to Lync," said Guy Eldan, CEO of AGAT Software Solutions.
"With the additional new Edge Access Control module, we are expanding our protection
beyond mobile devices to prevent account lockout when allowing PCs and laptops to connect
externally."
Account lockout can be the result of network password policy or of someone knowing
your account and failing to authenticate, or in the worst case scenario, of DDoS attack
[http://mobility-shield.com/block-dos ].
Lync Edge Access Control eliminates these threats by blocking failed attempts at the
Edge server side before they reach the Active Directory. This is done by configuring a
block-failed login policy that blocks attack attempts from reaching the Active Directory.
The policy includes a limited number of allowed failed attempts within a defined period.
Lync Edge Access control can also secure the authentication. By using Lync Edge Access
Control, the authentication can be configured to block NTLM and force certificate
authentication, thus achieving a Two-Factor Authentication process for desktops and
laptops outside the corporate network.
About AGAT Software Solutions
AGAT is a development company specializing in security applications and digital
signature solutions. Its client base comprises government offices, banks and insurance
companies.
MLBAM updates its popular game with this year's host ballpark, the new authentic bracket format, a new live worldwide Multiplayer Mode and more
NEW YORK, July 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MLBAM today unveiled an update to its popular mobile game, MLB.comHome Run Derby Presented by Ford. As part of its most significant update to date, MLB.com Home Run Derby introduces Target Field, home to the Minnesota Twins and the 2014 Home Run Derby, the new authentic bracket format, a live Multiplayer Mode and more interactive ways to earn in-game currencies, among other interactive features.
A free download from the Apple App Store or Google Play, MLB.com Home Run Derby now includes multiple ballparks, including a new high definition re-creation of Target Field. Fans also now can play in both single player and multiplayer modes for a chance to capture the Home Run Derby title, reach the top of the worldwide leaderboards and earn valuable upgrades.
MLB.com Home Run Derby also includes higher resolution players for all 32 participants from the 2010-2013 Home Run Derby competitions. All 2014 Home Run Derby contenders will be added shortly after they are announced.
NEW 2014 FEATURES FOR MLB.COM HOME RUN DERBY:
MULTIPLAYER DERBY MODE
-- Enter the authentic Home Run Derby tournament (new bracket format)
-- Play against millions worldwide in live multiplayer games
-- Climb the leaderboards competing against the world's best
-- Compete with all 2014 Home Run Derby participants (available after
players are announced)
ARCADE MODE
-- Hit as many home runs as possible before the clock runs out
-- Awesome achievements & ballpark specific challenges with new ways to
earn virtual currency
-- Get rewarded by hitting targets & special MLBuck baseballs
SINGLE PLAYER DERBY MODE
-- Build up skills in an authentic Home Run Derby tournament against the AI
-- Faster gameplay and improved pitching/batting
-- New slow-motion cameras, home run announcer "calls" and more
The 2014 Gillette Home Run Derby, which is part of Gatorade All-Star Workout Day, will be broadcast live on ESPN HD, ESPN Deportes, WatchESPN, ESPN Mobile TV, and ESPN Radio in the U.S. as well as ESPN International beginning at 8:00 p.m. (ET)/7:00 p.m. (CT) on Monday, July 14(th). It also will be streamed live on MLB.com and via the MLB.com At Bat mobile app. For more information, please visit allstargame.com.
SOURCE MLBAM
MLBAM
CONTACT: Matthew Gould, 212-485-8959, cell 908-892-3143, matthew.gould@mlb.com
My Real Games to Add New Online Games for iPad and iPhone This July
LONDON, July 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
The games website MyRealGames.com is inviting fans to take their hobby mobile this
month with confirmation that it will introduce a totally new set of online games for iPad
and iPhone [http://m.myrealgames.com ].
The first of the mobile games to debut on site is the cultural brainteaser, Art is
Awesome. An educational and entertaining puzzle game suitable for all the family, players
are challenged to guess what lies beneath a sticky note placed strategically on famous
paintings. The mobile mind boggler forces even the most ardent of art enthusiasts to
question how well they really know their favorite images from iconic painters. Does the
post-it conceal a lizard or a flower or is it something that lurked in the background and
was never noticed before?
Also new in the mobile games genre is Football Tricks, a sports action game compatible
with iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Based on the World Cup 2014 in Brazil, Football
Tricks carries on the excitement of the tournament by challenging gamers to break out
their best tricks to take home soccer's most prestigious trophy.
Also compatible with iPhone, iPad and Android devices, Zombilliards, which is new in
the mobile online action category is almost certain to liven up even the dullest of
commutes. With 24 levels to get through, the Zombie themed pool game calls on players to
roll up their sleeves, chalk their cue and pot all the balls on ever more challenging
tables strewn with Zombie body parts.
For those who prefer to play to their heart's content from their desktop or laptop,
July also marks a fresh influx of free car games for Windows ( http://www.myrealgames.com/genres/free-racing-cars-games), meaning there is something
for everyone whatever their technological predilection this month.
Non mobile games are also spoilt for choice in other categories with two hotly
anticipated hidden object titles available as PC downloadable games from July 1st.
Dreamscapes: The Sandman is set over 50 locations with dozens of achievements to grasp.
Players must use all of the guile to help Laura escape from a nightmare after her dream
catcher goes missing by solving puzzles, finding clues and navigating ever changing
landscapes in a breathtaking and adventure-filled journey to salvation.
Inspired by the famed Jules Vernes novel, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Captain Nemo
promises more than enough adventure, intrigue and brain teasers to see out the month. With
incredible action and a host of captivating mini games, players must help Captain Nemo to
escape the depths of the oceans and return to their lives and loves on dry land.
Nikolai Veselov, MyRealGames.com spokesman, said, "July's new games drop is one not to
be missed."
To find out more and to play any of these games, visit http://www.myrealgames.com.
No registration is required.
Transparent security: "open source" and "open hardware"
The new security PRISMicide solution consists of "open source" smart cards and of a
small "open hardware" portable reader that can be used with Android and iOS smartphones
and tablets via Bluetooth and also, via USB with Windows, Mac OS and Linux computers.
PRISMicide democratizes security solutions based on the banking industry and
telecommunications smart cards.
Bitcoin wallet with an unparalleled security
Many Bitcoin users already had their accounts' private keys stolen, either because
they have entrusted their keys to unsafe websites (see the MtGox scandal), or because
they've been direct victims of local attacks (malware, trojans...) on their personal
computers or smart phones.
The smart card protects the keys...
PRISMicide for Bitcoin allows each user to secure its private key within a smart card.
These private keys are then used directly via the smart card to sign the transactions as
requested by its owner but will never be exposed to the potentially compromised computers,
smartphones or tablets that are used to perform these transactions.
... and the small portable player secures the use of the card
Although the keys are protected against theft, they must also be protected from hidden
misuse. Indeed, some attackers distort approved transactions: the owner of an account
believes he is validating a small transaction towards one of his friends' account, as
indicated on his computer screen (or smart phone), but he is actually validating a
transaction that empties his account, sending the bitcoins to the pirate's account.
The small secured portable player makes that type of attack impossible by posting on
its own screen the real details of the transaction requested prior its validation. It's
also on this player that the PIN code of the smart card is entered.
Users have a personal terminal for payments that they can use and trust even on
unsecured computers or smartphones and also, with potentially compromised third parties
(traders, point of sales...)
PRISMicide for Bitcoin is a Hierarchical Deterministic Wallet (BIP0032) solution:
during card initialization, each user is able to backup the card initial seed to
regenerate the private keys on a new card if the original card is lost.
PRISMicide wants to become an open standard and has already contacted several wallet
software providers (Multibit, KryptoKit, Electrum, Dark Wallet...) to ensure future
compatibility.
Multiplatform solution for all attacks
The PRISMicide project community's security professionals share the same conclusions:
- the need for effective security tools to prevent isolated hackers or
government spying programs (see the PRISM scandal) attacks
- the absence of fully open source solutions that use secure reliable elements
such as smart cards
- the low security software environments used by smart phones and tablets
- the increase in piracy-related attacks linked with crypto-currencies like
Bitcoin
PRISMicide is also an ideal platform for the development of future services such as
data encryption, electronic signature, online authentication, SMS encryption or
ultra-secure messaging.
Extricom 802.11ac Access Point Adds Gigabit Wireless Support to its WLAN Portfolio
NEW YORK, July 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Extricom single-channel architecture takes full advantage of the 802.11ac standard by
allowing unrestricted use of 80MHz bonded channels to blanket the enterprise, without fear
of channel conflicts and interference.
Extricom [http://www.extricom.com ] Ltd., the high-density enterprise wireless LAN
(WLAN) solution provider that delivers seamless mobility with its patented Channel
Blanket(TM) [http://www.extricom.com/category/benefits ] architecture, today announced
immediate availability of the RP-23ac, a dual radio access point designed for the latest
802.11ac Wi-Fi standard.
Unlike most vendors' 802.11ac access points which are crippled by a lack of
non-overlapping 80 MHz channels in the 5GHz band, Extricom's RP-23ac can be deployed
without requiring any adjustment to the channel plan, or reconfiguration of other APs, to
deliver on the performance promise of 802.11ac.
It is Extricom's unique single-channel architecture that makes it possible to fully
exploit the increased performance and efficiency of 802.11ac, which can only be realized
by using 80MHz bonded channels. With Extricom's interference-free Channel Blanket, only
one clear 80MHz channel is needed to blanket an entire facility with a full-featured 11ac
wireless network.
In contrast, just as 802.11n is rendered useless at 2.4 GHz by too few non-overlapping
channels, multi-channel architectures face the same channel-planning nightmare for
802.11ac with 80MHz channels. Industry analysts agree the shortage of available 80MHz
channels is a severe constraint, while the small gain from 802.11ac with 40MHz channels
has no cost justification.
With the advent of 40 MHz channel bonding, first introduced by 802.11n, now 80 MHz and
in future 160 MHz, the inherent advantages of single channel architectures have become
impossible to ignore - enterprise-wide coverage using a single channel avoids numerous
interference related issues, allows seamless mobility with zero roaming delays, and is
fast and easy to deploy.
The RP-23ac access point is designed for 802.11ac Wave 1 support (80 MHz channels)
with one 802.11ac radio and one 802.11n radio. Optimized for low power consumption, the
RP-23ac can operate both its radios simultaneously using 802.3af power, which avoids
costly Power-over-Ethernet (POE) infrastructure upgrades. The RP-23ac is the first Access
Point in a new family of 802.11ac products Extricom is designing to fully utilize the rich
capabilities of 802.11ac, including MU-MIMO and 160MHz channel bonding.
As enterprise WLAN deployment priorities shift from coverage to capacity, Extricom is
proving its superiority with seamless roaming, and better performance scaling in
high-density environments, and is unmatched in large spaces like stadiums and arenas.
Large enterprises using multi-channel solutions have successfully transition from 20MHz to
40MHz, but with 80MHz channels they are struggling. Extricom's interference-free Channel
Blanket stands apart from microcell / multi-channel architectures with a massive and
sustainable performance advantage, that will only continue to widen as the complete
802.11ac standard rolls out.
"802.11ac plays into our hands. Our Channel Blanket approach can fully utilize the
channel bonding features that are necessary to realize the big performance promise of
11ac" says Gideon Rottem, Extricom CEO. "Existing Extricom users will be able to quickly
boost capacity of existing networks with the RP-23ac simply by layering an additional
802.11ac channel blanket - with zero disruption, no site survey, and no channel planning
required." he continues.
802.11ac marks an inflection point for the Wi-Fi industry - the end of the glory days
for multi-channel architectures. "We hope enterprises will recognize this as an
opportunity to replace ailing multi-channel 11abg or 11n networks with a new foundation
that is better suited to the high-density, high-capacity, all-wireless future ahead of
them." added Gideon Rottem.
The RP-23ac is available immediately and is offered at MSRP of $895.
About Extricom:
Extricom Ltd. is a provider of high-performance enterprise wireless networks, based on its
Channel Blanket(TM) technology. Extricom's unique interference-free single-channel
architecture provides wire-like reliability, high throughput, seamless mobility,
unparalleled noise immunity, and is easier to install and maintain than alternatives.
Extricom wireless LANs deliver high-performance voice, data, video and location services
with uninterrupted roaming in the most challenging high-density environments. Extricom's
Channel Blanket offers superior scalability to meet tomorrow's multi-service demands and
the continued explosion of smartphones, tablets and wearable communication devices.
Extricom wireless solutions are used by customers in Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing,
Logistics and Warehousing, Retail and Large Public Venues, who have discovered the
uncompromising performance, reliability and ease of ownership - the hallmarks of Channel
Blanket. Extricom serves its growing global customer base through offices in the USA,
Europe and Japan, and by working with a global network of distributors and partners. For
more information, visit us at http://www.extricom.com.
AMEC'S Industry-first Semiconductor Processing Tool Integrates Dielectric Etch and Photoresist Strip Chambers onto Same Platform
Primo iDEA's(TM) unique design improves productivity, reduces risk of plasma-induced damage and helps lower fab CoO
SHANGHAI and SAN FRANCISCO, July 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. (AMEC) today introduced the Primo Integrated Dual-Station Etch and plasma downstream Asher ( Primo iDEA(TM)), an industry-first semiconductor processing tool that integrates dual-station dielectric etch and photoresist strip chambers onto the same platform. Targeted for 2xnm and below etch applications, the Primo iDEA leverages AMEC's proven D-RIE etch technology and the Primo platform to reduce the risk of plasma-induced damage (PID), improve process flexibility, lower COO, improve productivity and optimize valuable fab space.
Devices being manufactured using 2xnm and smaller etch applications run an increased risk of building up surface charges that can result in plasma induced device damage (PID). The Primo iDEA incorporates four dielectric etch stations and two strip stations into a single system. It replaces four tools: two dielectric etchers, a resist stripper and a wet cleaning station. AMEC's unique integrative approach enables the optimization of each process step to improve overall PID performance. It significantly increases throughput, reduces processing cost and minimizes equipment foot print. With dedicated dielectric etch and downstream ashing (DSA) capabilities, the new offering is optimal for FEOL and BEOL applications involved in volume-producing complex, extremely small devices that are highly sensitive to manufacturing stresses.
"The Primo iDEA is currently deployed at two customer production facilities where it has demonstrated improved PID performance, while also reducing the number of process tools required," said Steve Mak, Vice President and GM of the CCP Etch Product Group at AMEC. "With the new tool, customers can achieve 20 percent CoO savings and much-improved productivity. For one particular BEOL application, the customer was able to reduce five process steps using separate tools, to three steps in one tool. This reduced overall process time for that application by 50 percent."
AMEC first revealed its proprietary decoupled reactive ion etch (DRIE) technology in 2004. Featuring a very high RF frequency plasma source and low RF frequency bias all-bottom electrode powered configuration, the technology delivers independent ion density and energy control, and ensures high repeatability in production environments. When coupled with AMEC's proprietary plasma confinement technology, process stability is improved and a wider process window is enabled.
The downstream asher design used in the Primo iDEA employs a cost-effective dual-chamber concept and remote plasma source (RPS). The RPS is mounted on top of the DSA, enabling reactive species to be delivered to the wafer surface without direct exposure to the plasma source. This helps minimize the risk of PID.
For more information about the Primo iDEA or other AMEC tools, please visit http://www.amec-inc.com.
Primo iDEA is trademarked by AMEC.
About Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. (AMEC)
AMEC is a leading Asia-based provider of advanced Etch and CVD process technology and equipment. Our products are used to build semiconductors, as well as emerging technologies like Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and power devices. More than 280 AMEC Etch stations are positioned at 22 fabs across Asia. They're helping semiconductor manufacturing leaders build memory and logic devices at process nodes as low as 10nm for use in mobile, consumer, computing and automotive applications. To learn more, please visit http://www.amec-inc.com.
Genuity PR for AMEC
Jane Evans-Ryan
+1-408-489-6391
jane@genuitypr.com
My Real Games to Add New Online Games for iPad and iPhone This July
LONDON, July 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
The games website MyRealGames.com is inviting fans to take their hobby mobile this
month with confirmation that it will introduce a totally new set of online games for iPad
and iPhone [http://m.myrealgames.com ].
The first of the mobile games to debut on site is the cultural brainteaser, Art is
Awesome. An educational and entertaining puzzle game suitable for all the family, players
are challenged to guess what lies beneath a sticky note placed strategically on famous
paintings. The mobile mind boggler forces even the most ardent of art enthusiasts to
question how well they really know their favorite images from iconic painters. Does the
post-it conceal a lizard or a flower or is it something that lurked in the background and
was never noticed before?
Also new in the mobile games genre is Football Tricks, a sports action game compatible
with iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Based on the World Cup 2014 in Brazil, Football
Tricks carries on the excitement of the tournament by challenging gamers to break out
their best tricks to take home soccer's most prestigious trophy.
Also compatible with iPhone, iPad and Android devices, Zombilliards, which is new in
the mobile online action category is almost certain to liven up even the dullest of
commutes. With 24 levels to get through, the Zombie themed pool game calls on players to
roll up their sleeves, chalk their cue and pot all the balls on ever more challenging
tables strewn with Zombie body parts.
For those who prefer to play to their heart's content from their desktop or laptop,
July also marks a fresh influx of free car games for Windows ( http://www.myrealgames.com/genres/free-racing-cars-games), meaning there is something
for everyone whatever their technological predilection this month.
Non mobile games are also spoilt for choice in other categories with two hotly
anticipated hidden object titles available as PC downloadable games from July 1st.
Dreamscapes: The Sandman is set over 50 locations with dozens of achievements to grasp.
Players must use all of the guile to help Laura escape from a nightmare after her dream
catcher goes missing by solving puzzles, finding clues and navigating ever changing
landscapes in a breathtaking and adventure-filled journey to salvation.
Inspired by the famed Jules Vernes novel, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Captain Nemo
promises more than enough adventure, intrigue and brain teasers to see out the month. With
incredible action and a host of captivating mini games, players must help Captain Nemo to
escape the depths of the oceans and return to their lives and loves on dry land.
Nikolai Veselov, MyRealGames.com spokesman, said, "July's new games drop is one not to
be missed."
To find out more and to play any of these games, visit http://www.myrealgames.com.
No registration is required.
Sagemcom Enables 2014 World Cup Matches Live Reception in 4k UHD 60 FPS
RUEIL MALMAISON, France, July 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Sagemcom, one of the world leaders of broadband terminals, enables live reception of
the 2014 World Cup matches, broadcast in 4K UHD 60 FPS, in partnership with brazilian
operators.
Sagemcom provides its latest 4K UHD set-top box, used to receive and deliver live 60
FPS (frames per second) video of the eighth-final Columbia/Uruguay and the quarter-final
France/Germany to the audience, in several cities in Brazil, for both public audience and
press.
The final - 13th of July, will also be broadcast in 4K UHD from Maracana Stadium in
Rio.
The football World Cup is one of the first world sporting events to be filmed and
broadcast in 4K UHD.
"We are proud to be involved in such an event, paving the way to the future deployment
of 4K UHD all around the world. Our 4K UHD set-top boxes enable operators to deliver a
superior viewing experience to their subscribers," said Olivier Taravel, Deputy CEO of
Sagemcom Broadband.
About Sagemcom
A French high-tech group of international dimensions, Sagemcom operates on the
broadband (digital home, set-top boxes, Internet routers, telephony and multimedia
terminals), telecoms and energy (smartgrid and energy management) and retail.
With revenue of around 1.2 billion euros, Sagemcom employs 4,200 people on five
continents; currently a European leader on most of its key markets, Sagemcom aims to
become a world leader in communicating terminals with high added value.
Tamaggo signs distribution agreement with Brookstone
MONTREAL, July 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian consumer technology
company Tamaggo announced today that they have signed a distribution
agreement with Brookstone to distribute Tamaggo's panoramic video and
picture device, the "ibi", through Brookstone's catalog and website portal in July as well as in
select Brookstone stores across the US in late September 2014.
The ibi is the first ever consumer device with fully integrated, patented
ImmerVision Enables panomorph technology that enables users to capture high-resolution,
navigable 360º x 200º panoramic video and images with just one click
and share via Wi-Fi.
"We're extremely excited about our distribution relationship with
Brookstone," said James Ionson, General Manager, Tamaggo, North
America. "It was a natural choice, since the ibi was designed for a target demographic that corresponds perfectly with
Brookstone's clientele: consumers who are forever looking for the
latest technological breakthroughs that are high quality and user
friendly. Tamaggo's ibi is a perfect example of an imaging breakthrough that offers panoramic
videos and pictures with a single click without the need to frame or
stitch."
Tamaggo's launch of the ibi to consumers will be the first time such a powerful video and picture
device will be available at retail stores. Although other companies
have been working on similar technologies, none offer the same features
as the ibi does: a single panoramic lens with 360º x 200º field of view, a
14-megapixel sensor, 8-gigabyte memory, videos in HD+, an LCD
touchscreen, and compatibility with iOS, Mac OS, Android, and Windows.
About Tamaggo
Tamaggo Inc. is a Canadian consumer technology company based in
Montreal, Quebec, specialized in developing modular, immersive
communication tools for a wide variety of channels. After winning the
CES 2012 Best Design and Technology Award, Tamaggo set out to develop
its visionary concept for the ibi, the first ever high-resolution, navigable, panoramic 360º x 200º video
and picture device. The potential applications of Tamaggo's
technological breakthroughs are significant for corporations that use
video or imaging tech, particularly in the area of OEM/ODM solutions.
SOURCE Tamaggo Inc
Tamaggo Inc
CONTACT: For press inquiries:Â
James Ionson
Phone: 617-510-6343
Email:Â jionson@tamaggo.com
King "Deals" Up Ancient World Mystery and Magic with its First Card-Based Mobile Game, Pyramid Solitaire Saga
LONDON and NEW YORK, July 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Is unraveling the secrets of the ancient world in the cards for you? King Digital
Entertainment plc (NYSE: KING), a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile
world and creator of global sensations Candy Crush Saga and Farm Heroes Saga, presents
this exciting challenge to players as it launches its popular Facebook title Pyramid
Solitaire Saga on mobile. King's first ever card-based cross-platform game is free-to-play
and available to download now on iOS and Google Android devices.
The exhilarating card-based gaming adventure sends players on an epic journey to
explore the lost relics of the ancient Egyptian world. They must conquer an array of card
matching, arranging and collecting quests to help unravel the mysteries and magic of the
bygone culture and find the hidden treasure. The treasure hunting storyline behind Pyramid
Solitaire Saga offers rich and exotic graphics that immerse players in the wonders of
ancient Egyptian culture, with 140 captivating levels that are not to be missed.
Throughout Pyramid Solitaire Saga, players are transported to magical new worlds with
the treasure hunter, Helena, and her cunning gerbil companion, Kingsley, to discover
ancient Egypt. Helena's epic adventure takes her and players to lost worlds such as The
Hidden Tomb, The Emerald Dream, the Garden of Osiris and the Depth of Nautilus.
A free-to-play mobile game, Pyramid Solitaire Saga will challenge players with an
array of game modes that test their ability to move, arrange, collect and match cards in
distinct ways - keeping the gameplay, exciting, fresh and challenging. Each level calls
for players to unveil all the Scarabs - which are hidden underneath the final layer of
cards - before their deck runs out. When each episode is completed, a new unique hidden
treasure will be revealed that gets players closer to the ultimate mission: reigniting the
Egyptian god Khepri's prophecy. As a means to help them on their quest, players will be
able to find and unlock powerful boosters that will help them overcome complicated game
situations.
"We're excited to launch our popular card-based Facebook title Pyramid Solitaire Saga
on mobile platforms and offer players a new cross-platform gaming format to enjoy," says
Tommy Palm, Games Guru at King. "This fun new card game has a strong storyline that we
think players will love exploring, as well as leaderboards where they can watch and
compete against their friends."
About King
King Digital Entertainment plc (NYSE: KING) is a leading interactive entertainment
company for the mobile world. It has a network of 352 million monthly unique users as of
first quarter 2014, and offers more than 180 exclusive games in over 200 countries through
its king.com and royalgames.com websites, Facebook, and mobile distribution platforms such
as the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store and the Amazon Appstore. King has game
studios in Stockholm, Bucharest, Malmo, London, Barcelona and Berlin along with offices in
San Francisco, Japan, Korea and Malta.
(c) 2014 King.com Ltd. King, the King crown logo, Pyramid Solitaire Saga, Farm Heroes
Saga and Candy Crush Saga and related marks are trade marks of King.com Ltd and/or related
entities
Speck Design Collaborates with Google on Project Tango Tablet
Speck Design's Intuitive Tablet Design Enhances User 3D Experience and Sensing Capabilities
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Speck Design announced today its collaboration with Google to create its latest invention, Project Tango, a tablet that combines camera vision and virtual surroundings into a seamless augmented reality. Project Tango is a mobile platform that captures, maps, and navigates human space and surroundings using 3D motion, computer vision, and depth sensing technology. Similar to the way that humans touch, see, and hear, Google's tablet technology comprehends the world through size, distance, and temporal and spatial relationships.
Driving the industrial design and human factors for Project Tango, as part of Google's Advanced Technology and Projects Group (ATAP), Speck Design helped create a tablet design that integrates new hardware and software, including a sophisticated camera array and 3D imaging technology. Based on preliminary testing with potential users, Speck Design developed user-centric features around natural hand placement, landscape orientation, and an optimal camera angle for a full range of vision, thereby allowing users to see what's in front of them, while simultaneously viewing the same image on their tablet screen. The result is an intuitive all-encompassing 3D experience with an accurate representation of the environment.
"At Speck Design, we view every product and service in the context of the complete experience," said Elisa Jagerson, CEO and owner of Speck Design. "In designing a user-intuitive tablet experience for a new market, we needed to accurately imagine the user journey, and create for the environment in which the tablet will live."
Featured at Google I/O 2014, Project Tango's integration of computer vision into smart technology is opening the door to a new form of visual experience. The uses of the device are endless - from mapping a house for a home improvement project, to assisting the visually impaired with auditory cues.
"Having the opportunity to work on cutting edge technology at Speck Design, we were inspired by the innovation behind Project Tango to create an integrated tablet design that changes the way we interact with smart technology," said Jason Stone, Senior Lead Industrial Designer at Speck Design, and design lead for Project Tango. "We designed a window into a new augmented world."
About
Speck Design is an innovation engine of the new economy. The consultancy has generated billions in revenue for its clients by delivering superior product and stakeholder experiences for leading innovators, such as Apple, Google, Procter & Gamble, Tesla, Cisco, Petco, and PayPal. Speck Design delivers digital, physical, and contextual experiences from concept through to market in the consumer, healthcare, communications, cleantech, robotics, and automotive industries. Speck Design's unfailing ability to create lasting tangible value for its clients lies in its pioneering Experience Engineering methodology. The company uniquely weaves together user insights, interaction design, communication design, and product design to deeply understand the market and create the most impactful solution.
Evolution Rolls out Danish Live Casino for Danske Licens Spil
LONDON, July 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Evolution Gaming, the world leader in video-streamed Live Dealer gaming, has this week
launched another world first - a unique new online Live Casino for Danske Licens Spil in
Denmark's liberalised gaming market.
The new service from state-owned Danske Licens Spil commenced live rollout on July 3rd
with dedicated Live Roulette and Live Blackjack tables hosted at Evolution's Malta
studios.
These dedicated tables sit within a studio area devoted exclusively to the Danish
national gambling operator. The area features Danske Licens Spil design, decor and
branding throughout, as well as dedicated teams of native speaking Danish dealers and chat
moderators. The live dealer games are available on desktop initially, with access on
iPhone, iPad and leading Android tablets and smartphone scheduled to go live soon.
In addition to these dedicated tables, Danske Licens Spil players will be able to
access further Live Roulette and Blackjack games hosted at Evolution's studios in Latvia,
as well as Live Casino Hold'em, Mini Live Roulette and Evolution's multi-camera Immersive
Roulette.
Soren Schneider, Head of Casino, Poker & Games at Danske Licens Spil, commented:
"Creating a dedicated environment within Evolution's Malta studios has allowed us to
strengthen our already market-leading brand online and be first to market with a 100%
Danish Live Casino. Also, by tapping into Evolution's Riga studio resources we have an
immensely scalable service that can flex to meet demand."
Fredrik Osterberg, Chief Commercial Officer at Evolution, added: "We are very proud to
launch the first ever native speaking dealer Live Casino for Denmark on behalf of Danske
Licens Spil. This is one of the largest integration projects we have undertaken. Alongside
the implementation of the dedicated studio we have also delivered additional software
development to meet the precise needs of the client and the Danish regulator. On top on
that, we have sourced, recruited and trained a highly professional Danish speaking dealer
team. The end result will be a world-class service for Danish speaking players on desktop,
tablet and smartphone."
Contacts:
Helen Hedgeland
Hhedgeland@evolutiongaming.com
+44(0)2075634223
Jordan Valley Semiconductors Wins More Market Share in Advanced Wafer Level Packaging
MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel, July 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Jordan Valley Semiconductors Ltd. [http://www.jordanvalley.com
[https://webmail.jvsemi.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.jordanvalley.com ]], a
leading supplier of X-ray based metrology tools for advanced semiconductor manufacturing
lines, today announced that its micro-spot X-ray Fluorescence (microXRF) metrology tool
has been qualified for production monitoring of advanced Wafer Level Packaging (WLP)
processes, by another leading memory player. The tool provides fully automated metrology
solutions for several key applications, including single micro-bump chemical composition
and height measurements, as well as control of multi-layer Under Bump Metallization (UBM)
stack deposition.
Isaac Mazor, Jordan Valley's CEO, said: "We are glad to add another leading memory
customer to our distinguished list of advanced customers. This is additional proof that
Jordan Valley's tool and technology superiority is well appreciated and serves leading
companies in the industry. Advancements in WLP technologies, such as the scaling down of
solder bumps, complex UBM stacks, etc., set new metrology challenges and requirements that
Jordan Valley can address. We believe that our tools will further contribute to our
customer's high yield targets in the current and future WLP process."
Jordan Valley's micro-XRF metrology tool is the "tool of record" for single bump
composition measurements. It is ideal for non-destructive, in-line micro-bump %Ag
measurements and uses a vertical excitation geometry that provides the smallest beam
footprint with no dependence on height variation. The tool provides information critical
for WLP process control, and comes with fully automated recipe driven measurements and
analysis capabilities, advanced navigation algorithms for measurement on product wafers
and more.
Jordan Valley's management will attend Semicon West 2014 in San Francisco on July
7-10, 2014.
About the company:
Jordan Valley is a market leader in X-ray metrology and non-visual defect detection
tools for the semiconductor industry.
Jordan Valley's tools are fully automated non-contacting and non-destructive tools,
designed for production control on patterned or blanket wafers. Jordan Valley offers a
comprehensive portfolio of advanced metrology and defect detection tools, based on X-ray
technologies such as XRR (X-ray reflectomerty), XRF (X-ray fluorescence), XRD (X-ray
diffraction) and others.
Jordan Valley's investors include Clal Industries and Investments Ltd. (TASE: CII),
Intel Capital (NASDAQ: INTC) and Elron Electronics Industries Ltd. (TASE: ELRN).
With headquarters in Migdal Haemek Israel, the company has subsidiaries in Durham UK,
Austin TX, USA, Hsin-Chu Taiwan, Suwon Korea, and other offices and sales representatives
worldwide.
For more information:
Gali Ashkenazi
Tel: +972-4654-3666
Tel: +1-512-832-8470
gali.ashkenazi@jordanvalley.com http://www.jordanvalley.com
Panasonic Announces Pricing & Availability Of 2014 Life+Screen AX800 Series 4K Ultra HDTV
New Studio Master Drive High Color-Space LED Backlight Delivers the Color Gamut Level of a Plasma Display
NEWARK, N.J., July 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic, a leader in connected HDTVs, announced pricing and availability of its 2014 Life+Screen AX800 Series 4K Ultra HDTVs. The AX800 Series features two screen sizes - 65-inch class, and 58-inch class and is initially offered by http://www.panasonic.com.
MODEL MSRP AVAILABILITY
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TC-58AX800U
TC-58AX800U $3,799.99 Immediate
(64.5 inches diagonal)
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The AX800 Series combines "Beyond Smart" features and supreme picture quality in a cutting-edge design.
Stunning Picture Quality
The Life+ Screen AX800 Series features a 4K Ultra HD panel with four times the resolution of Full-HD* and delivers advanced image rendering performance. Panasonic imaging technologies are incorporated into the AX800 Series to further enhance the beauty of its 4K images.
* 4K Ultra HD resolution is 3840 x 2160 pixels
-- DCI 98% Professional Studio Color -- An improved LED backlight with new
panel filter and color range covers 98% of all professional DCI studio
standards for an exceptional TV viewing experience.
-- Studio Master Drive -- New high color-space LED backlight delivers the
color gamut level of a plasma display for more accurate color and
smoother gradation at virtually any brightness.
-- Local Dimming Pro - Achieves high contrast and rich gradation by
matching the backlight control and optimizing the brightness level to
each area. This enables deeper black expression and displays even tiny
details in dark scenes with crisp clarity.
-- 4K Fine Remaster Engine -- A dedicated image processor, delivers
beautiful pictures from virtually any source by upconverting
low-resolution images so they may be viewed in stunning 4K picture
quality. The high-performance image-processing engine processes
corrections more precisely and can refine a variety of images, such as
broadcasts, web pages, and virtually all kinds of sources, for excellent
picture quality.
-- THX 4K Certified Displays -- AX800 series presents content in Ultra HD
resolution with image clarity, bringing the entertainment experience to
life.
Beyond Smart TV
Also distinguishing the AX800 Series is its Life+ Screen "Beyond Smart" feature that provides an easy-to-use interface with a variety of functions. Building on the success of Panasonic's "My Home Screen" personalization features introduced last year, Panasonic Life+ Screens completely overhaul the user interface and implement dramatic enhancements regarding learning the content preferences of individual users, breaking different content out of its silos, and making navigation far easier and more intuitive.
-- The new my Home Screen function offers a more intuitive and personalized
gateway allowing users to personalize their screen with their favorite
apps and content and access it all quickly and easily.
-- The new my Stream feature enables seamless, automatic content
recommendation. Panasonic Life+ Screens learn user preferences and
automatically recommend content that is targeted to each person.* By
using the my Button on the Touch Pad Remote, the TV conveniently learns
the user's content preferences.
-- The Info Bar quickly and conveniently displays useful information
without requiring the user to turn on the TV. A proximity sensor coupled
with Face Recognition via the AX800's built-in camera work together to
instantly and automatically display handy information such as weather
forecasts, message notifications and a clock.
-- Voice Assistant lets the user easily search for their favorite content
in a natural, conversational way.
-- my Home Cloud makes it possible to download a wide variety of content
and apps, home screen templates, and to gain access to places for
purchasing accessories via Panasonic's proprietary Cloud Technology.
-- A new Remote Sharing feature also makes it possible to share video
memos, messages, and other information from my Home Screen through
smartphone devices while away from home.
* Internet service required. Available content may vary by product, model, location, and may require fees. Specifications and product information are subject to changed. Certain recommended content may not be available depending on graphic location, and service subscriptions.
Future Proof
The AX800 Series features 4K 60p Input designed based on HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort(TM) 1.2a specifications.* It is compatible with copyrighted HDCP 2.2-compliant content. H.265 (HEVC) high-quality, high-efficiency content can also be played. This opens the door to connection with the many upcoming devices with terminals for 60p native 4K content.**
* DisplayPort is a trademark owned by the Video Electronics Standards Association in the United States and other countries.
** Available content and services may vary by product, model, location, specific conditions and may require fees.
Premium Design
The AX800 Series was newly designed based on the concept of Premium Furniture Design. This cutting-edge design concept removes redundant elements to achieve a simple elegance, and glass and metal materials provide an authentically luxurious touch. Together, these elements allow the AX800 Series to blend in naturally with the living space.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. The company offers a wide range of consumer solutions in the U.S. including products from VIERA Smart Life+ Screen, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness and Personal Care products and more. In Interbrand's 2013 Annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, the Panasonic brand rose to number four, the highest ranked electronics brand in the report. (http://bit.ly/19WFSpu).
CONTACT: Chris De Maria (Panasonic), 201-348-7182, christopher.demaria@us.panasonic.com; or Jamie Hodin (Cohn & Wolfe), 212-798-9796, jamie.hodin@cohnwolfe.com
Payment by Fingerprint: Yapital Tests New Technology
Fingerprint scan as a possible alternative to PIN entry / First European cross-channel payment solution wants to continuously improve user experience
LUXEMBOURG, July 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
The objective is to continuously improve user experience through meaningful
innovations: Yapital, the first European cross-channel payment solution, is currently
testing payment by fingerprint scan. The technology could replace PIN entry when paying by
smartphone.
"Yapital seeks to rapidly harness new technical possibilities, if they actually
improve user experience," says Oliver Kress, Senior Vice President Innovations at Yapital:
"As the major smartphone manufacturers are now integrating fingerprint scanning into their
products, we have immediately launched appropriate tests." The aim is to discover whether
new technologies meet the demands that Yapital places on usability and security. According
to Kress "it must be easy, intuitive and secure for the consumer - only then we will
implement it".
The payment process by fingerprint would already be this year's third major innovation
by the cross-channel payment solution: In 2014, Yapital already introduced the integration
of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), as well as purchasing by scanning a QR code directly from
advertising spaces, for example from shop windows or posters.
Press release published by
Yapital Financial AG
5 Rue Eugene Ruppert
L-2453 Luxembourg
About Yapital Financial AG
Yapital is the first European, cashless cross-channel payment solution operating
across all channels: in-store, mobile, online and by invoice. Operation is easy, fast and
secure: following online registration, the user can immediately make payments, send and
receive money with Yapital, across all channels.
For business customers, Yapital is a guaranteed means of payment - this provides
process security and reduces administrative costs. In addition, Yapital seamlessly covers
all trade and service channels, thus enabling marketing channels to be converted into
sales channels. Business customers can therefore not only reduce costs with Yapital, but
can also simultaneously open up new revenue potential.
Yapital was established in 2011 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Otto Group.
Yapital Financial AG is licensed in Luxembourg as an electronic money institution.
PAXIO Inc, Announced Today Gigabit Broadband Services to the Home
STOCKHOLM, July 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
PAXIO's launch of Gigabit broadband services in Emeryville, California was supported
by PacketFront Software who have delivered an end-to-end automated residential solution
for Paxio's network and service management. The solution gives customers the freedom of
choosing services from a self-selection portal that deploys the selected services within a
few seconds. The network is based on an MX-series BNG solution from Juniper and access
switches from Alcatel, all of them being managed by the BECS platform.
BECS, delivered by PacketFront Software, is a multi-vendor Network and Service
Management system consisting of resource- and element management and service configuration
with full topology awareness, enabling best-in-class automation of service activation and
fulfillment. The solution is an easily customizable out-of-the-box system applicable for
residential and business networks, such as IP/MPLS VPN services.
"The PacketFront solution gives my customers the ability to manage their own services,
for example to increase the bandwidth on demand, without involving any technicians. By
automating the network operations and harmonizing the access platform from different
vendors with zero-touch deployment I can send out any person from our organization to
install the equipment and BECS will automatically configure the elements to provide the
right services. With a tool like BECS in our organization I can keep prices aggressive and
still provide great value to my customers. The platform is also prepared for open-access,
which means that I can open up the network for any service provider or over the top
content provider, something that is key today in order to be successful in a very
competitive business", says Philip Clark, CEO at PAXIO Inc.
"It feels great to see Paxio launching their Gigabit services, and I am happy that
PacketFront Software has been given the confidence of providing the automated management
solution that Paxio was looking for to ensure their continued competitiveness in their
market", says Ulf Avrin, CEO at Packetfront Software.
For detailed description of the solutions please read more at http://www.pfsw.com
PacketFront Software
PacketFront Software's BECS platform delivers automated network management since 2001.
BECS provides zero touch configuration, automated and programmable network configuration
and service provisioning for any hardware and topology. Our active API enables easy and
flexible integration to existing OSS/BSS systems. 100 operator customers in more than 20
countries have chosen BECS for efficient network operations.
Paxio Inc CA
Paxio's state-of-the-art fiber optic network has the San Francisco Bay Area covered,
delivering high-speed Internet and advanced IP services to businesses and residents. http://www.paxio.com
PacketFront Software
CONTACT: Timo Kuusela, VP Marketing and Sales, +46-70-658-8483
Qualcomm Bolsters Wi-Fi Leadership with 60 GHz Wireless for Mobile, Computing and Networking
Company Acquires WiGig Industry Leader Wilocity and Introduces Family of Multi-Gigabit Platforms to Drive 4k Video, High-Performance Networks and Other Next-Generation Applications
SAN DIEGO, July 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that it has taken two major steps to enable the industry to deliver multi-gigabit wireless with 60 GHz technology for mobile, computing and networking devices. First, Qualcomm has completed its acquisition of Wilocity, a leader in development of 60 GHz wireless chipsets based on the IEEE 802.11ad standard, also known as WiGig(® )technology. Second, the company is delivering a family of tri-band platforms that combine Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.'s Wi-Fi(®) and WiGig solutions to significantly increase performance and enable cutting-edge wireless applications. The initial tri-band platform is a reference design based on the Qualcomm(®) Snapdragon(TM) 810, which is the world's first mobile platform designed to support WiGig to enable applications such as 4k video streaming, peer-to-peer content sharing, networking, wireless docking, and backing up entire media libraries in seconds. The Qualcomm® Snapdragon(TM) 810 processor is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Mobile data traffic is expected to grow significantly in the coming years and Qualcomm and its subsidiaries are charging ahead to meet this demand with a combination of wireless innovations. While 802.11ac enables Gigabit Wi-Fi networks to offload mobile traffic, 60 GHz technology brings multi-gigabit speeds, significant capacity improvements, and power efficiency that are integral to meeting the challenges posed by next generation media applications. With the integration of WiGig into its mobile platforms, Qualcomm will enable mobile devices to provide near-instantaneous access to the cloud, and allowing for greater cellular network offload. 802.11ad also extends the Qualcomm® VIVE(TM) portfolio, and builds on the company's recent initiatives to revolutionize Wi-Fi networks with11ac 2.0 solutions with MU-MIMO.
Qualcomm's mobile and networking innovation, combined with Wilocity's position in 60 GHz technology, are designed to provide the needed coverage, performance, capacity and compatibility to enable the next generation of home and business networks. 60 GHz technology complements traditional Wi-Fi with zones of ultra-high-speed connectivity, while expanding the wireless use cases for high-end mobile, computing and consumer electronics devices. Tri-band Wi-Fi solutions from Qualcomm Atheros integrate the multi-gigabit performance of 802.11ad operating in the 60 GHz spectrum band along with 802.11ac that operates in the 5 GHz band and 802.11b/g/n in the 2.4 GHz band. In combination, 11ad and 11ac create the most powerful and efficient wireless solution in the market; coupling the whole home coverage of 11ac with the in-area multi-gigabit connectivity of 11ad will provide users with a superior connected experience.
"Qualcomm is continually innovating and investing in leadership technologies to drive value for our customers while creating new growth opportunities for our mobile, computing and networking platforms. WiGig will play an important role in Qualcomm's strategy to address consumers' increasingly sophisticated smartphone, tablet and computing requirements to support applications--such as immediate streaming of 4K video and high throughput peer-to-peer communication to enable the next generation of social interactions between users sharing content," said Amir Faintuch, president, Qualcomm Atheros. "Combining multi-gigabit speeds and low energy use, WiGig technology will strengthen Qualcomm Atheros' connectivity leadership and create exciting new experiences that will accelerate the commercialization and adoption of 802.11ad technology. Ultimately, the integration of WiGig will help Qualcomm fulfill its 1000x vision to densify the network to address increasing mobile data demand."
Qualcomm Atheros has been an investor in Wilocity since 2008 and worked closely with Wilocity to develop and distribute tri-band solutions for the computing market since 2011. This successful collaboration is now expanding into Qualcomm's mobile and networking designs, with the Snapdragon 810 becoming the world's first mobile platform to support tri-band wireless. As a result, the next generation of smartphones and tablets will offer exciting new streaming, synching and storage capabilities.
"Qualcomm Atheros and Wilocity have a successful history of collaboration and share a culture of invention," said Tal Tamir, chief executive officer, Wilocity. "The Wilocity team will build upon Qualcomm's strengths and leadership to collaboratively deliver innovative wireless technology for mobile, computing and networking customers to address the needs of an increasingly connected world. We are excited to join forces to take our 60 GHz vision to the next level and scale."
Financial terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.
Industry Support for 60 GHz Wireless
"Tri-band wireless capabilities will revolutionize enterprise computing and networking, with enterprises benefiting immensely," said Sujai Hajela, senior vice president, enterprise networking group, Cisco. "The multi-gigabit performance and enhanced network capacity that is delivered through WiGig will dramatically alter the way people access and use network-based resources. It's great to be working with an industry leader like Qualcomm, who is investing in the latest technologies and driving an ecosystem that can take advantage of them."
"As the first company to launch WiGig products and co-creator of the WiGig specification, we're well acquainted with the power of 60 GHz technology for both businesses and consumers," Kirk Schell, vice president, commercial PC group, Dell. "There is a growing demand for high-speed desktop and LAN connectivity, and we know this is just the beginning for 60 GHz applications--making it that much more important that the industry is ready to deliver. We're thrilled Qualcomm is joining Dell in driving WiGig forward."
"Tri-band Wi-Fi, including multi-gigabit 60 GHz connectivity with WiGig, will help foster a new generation of amazing experiences across a broad range of devices, including PCs, tablets and phones," said Billy Anders, group manager, operating systems, Microsoft Corp. "A little-known fact is that WiGig began during a meeting on Microsoft's campus with several other companies, including Wilocity. It's gratifying to see the rapid evolution of this technology, and this development indicates a rapid proliferation of WiGig."
"The Wi-Fi Alliance is pleased to see Qualcomm drive WiGig technology more broadly into the industry," said Edgar Figueroa, president and chief executive officer, Wi-Fi Alliance. "This development indicates the industry and market's progress toward wide adoption of 60 GHz technology. WiGig CERTIFIED(TM) will extend the Wi-Fi Alliance vision for seamless connectivity and enable new use cases."
About Qualcomm Incorporated
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated includes Qualcomm's licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of Qualcomm's engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of its products and services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.
Qualcomm, Snapdragon and VIVE are trademarks of QUALCOMM Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Wi-Fi and WiGig are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Other products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Qualcomm VIVE is a product of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
Evil Wins In Upper Deck's Latest Expansion For Legendary(TM), A Marvel Deck Building Game!
THE NEW BIG BOX EXPANSION ALLOWS GAMERS TO PLAY AS VILLAINS WHO TAKE ON MARVEL SUPER HEROES FOR SUPREMACY IN THE POPULAR LEGENDARY® GAME!
CARLSBAD, Calif., July 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamers declared Legendary(TM): A Marvel Deck Building Game a hit when they played as Marvel Super Heroes trying to save the day, but things are about to change. Upper Deck will be releasing the fourth series expansion, rightfully named Villains, which will flip gameplay upside down and allow fans to play as the evil Marvel villains. All of a sudden, being bad never felt so good! The Villains core set expansion will include 550 playable cards featuring incredible original artwork.
For the first time ever, fans can play as Marvel villains and attempt to take out the Super Heroes who are challenged to protect the city. New for this set are 15 playable allies, seven adversary groups, four commanders, four back-up adversaries and eight new plots! Additionally, gamers will be able to use new Hydra-themed starting hands along with new bystanders!
The game will feature an assortment of Marvel's greatest villains including Magneto, Venom and Dr. Octopus as they battle some of the most heroic characters in the Marvel Universe. With subtle changes to the game board and game play, the Villains core set provides fans with a whole new playable experience and rubberized play mat with a long-lasting and transportable board to battle on.
"Since the Marvel villains are such polarizing characters who do occasionally win, we thought fans would love the opportunity to play as the 'bad guy' for once," said Jason Brenner, Upper Deck's director of entertainment brands. "What makes this expansion so compelling is that it is 100% compatible with every other Legendary(TM) set we have put out to date. We recently ran demos at the Origins Game Fair and fans were chomping at the bit to get their hands on the actual product. I guess people are looking forward to being bad."
Play with or against friends in this evil new deck-building game from Upper Deck which will release in early July!
About Upper Deck
Upper Deck, headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., is a worldwide sports and entertainment company built on the pillars of quality craftsmanship, authenticity and innovation with a dedication to creating products that turn memorable moments into collectibles. Upper Deck revolutionized the sports trading card experience with anti-counterfeit holograms, high quality card stock and stunning photography in its inaugural 1989 baseball set, and since then its mission has been to capture the excitement of the game and deliver it to fans of all ages. The cornerstone of Upper Deck's business, which opened in 1989, is based on sports trading cards. As its brand has evolved to include other products over the years, the company now creates exclusive memorabilia, gaming and entertainment products, collectible cards and a wide array of sports and entertainment trading cards.
Find more information at http://www.upperdeck.com,www.UpperDeckBlog.com or follow us on Facebook (UpperDeck), Twitter (@UpperDeckSports), and YouTube (udvids).
Screen Gems "Delivers" a 4K Horror/Thriller Shot on Sony F55 and F65 Cameras
"Deliver Us from Evil" Recounts True-life Encounters with Demonic World of NYPD Officer Ralph Sarchie
PARK RIDGE, N.J., July 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- "Deliver Us from Evil," which hits theaters today, is the latest release in the growing catalog of productions shot on Sony's F55 and F65 4K cameras. Based on the experiences of former NYPD officer Ralph Sarchie, who uses his police skills to uncover the work of the demonic world, the new horror/thriller was shot on location in The Bronx and throughout New York City, Abu Dhabi and the Liwa Desert and in California.
The director's intent was to take viewers into dark places; in fact audiences are first introduced to the main character -- played by Eric Bana -- in a dark, rainy alley on tough streets of The Bronx.
The movie's production team, and Screen Gems President of Production Glenn Gainor, easily agreed on the right cameras for this job - Sony's F55 and F65.
"The Sony F65s and F55s allowed us to enter into darkness like never before," said Director Scott Derrickson. "Shooting through rain, we were not only able to pick up The Bronx city lights in the deep background (something film would never be able to do) but we were able to set a single light on a distinctively Bronx building a good 1/4 mile away to create an especially 'Bronxy' master image."
Derrickson added, "The Sony 4K cameras allowed us to make The Bronx a character in our film with minimal lighting adjustments. On film, the look we achieved to tell the story would have been virtually impossible."
According to director of photography Scott Kevan, the movie's visual style needed to reflect a combination of the reality of being a cop in New York mixed with paranormal encounters.
Since lighting is a key contributor to the film's mood, the team relied on the Sony cameras' ability to work well in varying light conditions -- or hardly any light at all.
Kevan and team used several F55s and one F65, with a lens package consisting of Panavision's PVintage lenses. He noted the cameras' low light capabilities and ergonomics really helped him capture the look he wanted.
"We were thrilled with the image quality and the emotional imprint that the images from the Sony cameras left on us," Kevan said, "especially the F55, with its ability to dig into the shadows and the soft quality of the lenses. At the same time it maintained a contrast that we liked without getting washed out on the low end. Additionally, the ergonomics of the F55 worked for what we wanted to do because we were planning a good amount of handheld work, a bit of Steadicam, and we were in rather tight spaces. It was a location-based shoot in basements and places where the ceilings were less than six feet high at times."
The team also used Sony OLED monitors on set, and recorded to Sony's AXS-R5 recorder. The post production and digital intermediate process was completed at Sony's ColorWorks facility in Culver City, Calif.
Screen Gems' Gainor is no stranger to the Sony 4K workflow. The Sony F55 and F65 cameras have become workhorses for recent Screen Gems' productions.
"Currently, the two cameras that can do what we need are the Sony F65 and F55," Gainor said. "It's undeniable that digital handles the absence of light better than film. Digital can pick up details in the darkest of dark images because its noise threshold is so much lower than film."
He added, "There is storytelling going on in the exposure aspects of movies. It's the sensitivity to light that is the main game changer. It's getting into a nightclub and using existing lights. It's getting onto streets without redefining the lighting that already exists."
According to Gainor, the real test of the new 4K technologies' place in production is whether or not they serve the story.
"The important question is this: Is the story told better captured in analog or digital?" he said. "I've helped filmmakers shoot on location all over the world with 4K cameras. We've gotten into places that were off limits to film cameras and shot with the least amount of light available, embracing low light sensitivity, rather than pouring in more light with traditional HMI's that would require generators and cables, and so on.
He added, "4K digital cameras have allowed us to capture scenes in a living room with daylight coming through the window in the background while we're trying to capture the actors at a table. We can lighten images, darken them, zoom in on them, focus attention to certain parts of the frame, by use of power windows in post, and so on."
"Deliver Us from Evil" is the studio's 4th 4K production, joining other recent titles including "Think Like a Man, Too" and "About Last Night," and upcoming pics "No Good Deed" and "The Wedding Ringer."
Clarion Debuts All-New Voice Recognition Technology in Flagship NX604 In-Dash Cloud-Connected Multimedia and Navigation System
Exclusive New Intelligent Voice Technology Recognizes Naturally Spoken Sentences and Eliminates the Need for Using Specific Voice Commands
CYPRESS, Calif., July 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarion Corporation of America announced today the availability of its NX604 Double DIN cloud-connected in-dash multimedia and navigation system. The latest in Clarion's advanced line-up of cloud connected systems, the NX604 debuts an industry-first feature called Intelligent VOICE powered by Google which allows for naturally spoken sentences to be recognized without the need to remember and use unintuitive voice commands. With Intelligent VOICE, users can simply say conversational sentences such as "I'm in the mood for waffles" and the NX604 will understand and recommend a selection of restaurants serving waffles.
Taking advantage of Clarion's exclusive Smart Access cloud-connectivity platform, the NX604 users can also connect their Android and iOS smartphones to the system and use their favorite apps inside the vehicle with minimal distraction thanks to the streamlined, car-optimized interface.
"In today's hectic and highly mobile world where people have become inseparable from their smartphones, we are glad to be launching a system that will undoubtedly make users more productive while minimizing their distraction and possibly eliminating their aggravation when it comes to using voice recognition," stated Allen H. Gharapetian, Vice President of Marketing and Product Planning for Clarion Corporation of America. "When developing the NX604, Clarion spent countless hours researching and fine-tuning the system's user interface based on consumer expectations of what it takes to extend their mobile lifestyle into their vehicle. That's principally why our new NX604 is so intuitive and easy to operate even when it comes to all its advanced navigation and multimedia features."
In addition to offering advanced features such as Clarion's Smart Access and Intelligent Voice, the NX604 packs all the other great features consumers have come to expect from Clarion including a built-in top-quality DVD/CD player, a vibrant 6.2" WVGA touch screen, full USB connectivity, HD Radio, Bluetooth, and is satellite radio ready. It also features a 6-channel RCA audio outputs and rear zone entertainment allowing passengers to watch DVDs on the rear seat monitors while the driver can access apps and information in front.
For those who rely on built-in navigation, the NX604's superior GUI and Voice guidance system adds the highly acclaimed iGo Primo navigation software built-in for extremely reliable navigation with a staggering number of Points of Interest exceeding 11 million, nearly 20% more than what most competitor systems offer.
The new NX604 is available now. Go to http://www.clarion.com/us to find an authorized Clarion dealer. And, watch Clarion's Intelligent Voice video to learn more about the ease of operation and accuracy of the technology featured in the NX604 http://goo.gl/7YIHU3.
About Smart Access
Exclusive to Clarion and powered by Hitachi's renowned Global Data Center, Smart Access is the world's most advanced and extensive cloud-based information access, analysis and sharing platform.
Smart Access provides proactive real-time analysis of destination routes on the go, allows for customization of entertainment options, enables safe and easy access to social media networks, monitors status of the vehicle, and provides an easy, distraction free way to use many of the popular smartphone apps while driving. Learn more on the web at http://www.clarionsmartaccess.com.
About Clarion
Headquartered in Cypress, California, Clarion Corporation of America is a subsidiary of Japan-based Clarion Co. Ltd, which has been a consolidated subsidiary of the Hitachi Group since 2006. Clarion has been an international leader in car audio and electronics since 1940. The company is engaged in the research, development, engineering, design, manufacturing, sales and marketing of mobile entertainment, navigation, infotainment, communication, safety and security products for the automotive, marine, recreational vehicle, commercial fleet and heavy industry environments. Clarion has been the recipient of numerous excellence awards for design, innovation, support, manufacturing and product reliability from independent organizations. The company has marketing and sales affiliates in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia. Clarion is located on the web at http://www.clarion.com.
Cellcom Israel Announces 4G Frequencies Tender Published
NETANYA, Israel, July 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Cellcom Israel Ltd. (NYSE: CEL) (TASE: CEL) (the "Company") announced that the Israel
Ministry of Communications published today a tender for 1800MHz frequencies, for 4G
technologies (such as LTE, LTE Advanced).
Participation in the tender is open for all current Mobile Network Operators and
Mobile Virtual Network Operators as well as other entities meeting certain conditions. The
bands will be awarded to the highest bids with a minimal bid of NIS10 million for each of
the 8 available 5MHZ frequency bands. New and small operators may receive up to 50%
discount, 10% discount for each 1% addition to their market share, obtained over the next
5 years. The tender conditions limit the number of bands for each operator and for a 4G
shared radio network and further limits the number of bands the Company and Partner
Communications Ltd., or Partner (which are already in possession of 1800MHz frequencies)
may purchase.
Following the network sharing policy previously reported, a draft license amendment
attached to the tender sets certain specific requirements for the approval of such
sharing. Should the draft amendment be adopted, the Company estimates it would have to
make certain amendments to the previously reported 4G network sharing agreement it entered
with Golan Telecom Ltd., or Golan Telecom, in order to increase Golan Telecom's economic
stake in the shared radio network.
The draft license amendment further sets coverage and quality requirements for the 4G
network.
The Company is studying the tender documents and at this time cannot evaluate its
implications on the Company.
For additional details see the Company's most recent annual report for the year ended
December 31, 2013 on Form 20-F, filed on March 6, 2014, under "Item 3. Key Information -
D. Risk Factors - Risks Related to our Business - We face intense competition in all
aspects of our business", "- We may be adversely affected by significant technological and
other changes in the cellular communications industry; network sharing agreements, if
approved, may have material adverse effects on our business" and "Item 4. Information on
The Company - B. Business Overview - Network and Technology - Network and Technology" and
"-Network and Cell Sites Sharing Agreements" and our current report regarding the
Company's results for the first quarter of 2014 on Form 6-K dated May 14, 2014 under "
Other developments during the first quarter of 2014 and subsequent to the end of the
reporting period - 4 Generation Network" and "- Network Sharing Agreements".
About Cellcom Israel
Cellcom Israel Ltd., established in 1994, is the largest Israeli cellular provider;
Cellcom Israel provides its approximately 3.049 million subscribers (as at March 31, 2014)
with a broad range of value added services including cellular and landline telephony,
roaming services for tourists in Israel and for its subscribers abroad and additional
services in the areas of music, video, mobile office etc., based on Cellcom Israel's
technologically advanced infrastructure. The Company operates an HSPA 3.5 Generation
network enabling advanced high speed broadband multimedia services, in addition to
GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks. Cellcom Israel offers Israel's broadest and largest customer
service infrastructure including telephone customer service centers, retail stores, and
service and sale centers, distributed nationwide. Through its broad customer service
network Cellcom Israel offers technical support, account information, direct to the door
parcel delivery services, internet and fax services, dedicated centers for hearing
impaired, etc. Cellcom Israel further provides through its wholly owned subsidiaries
internet connectivity services and international calling services, as well as landline
telephone communication services in Israel, in addition to data communication services.
Cellcom Israel's shares are traded both on the New York Stock Exchange (CEL) and the Tel
Aviv Stock Exchange (CEL). For additional information please visit the Company's website http://www.cellcom.co.il [http://investors.ircellcom.co.il/events.cfm ]
Cinema Offers Moviegoers A Behind The Scenes Look At The World's Premier Gaming Expo
Screenvision's Front and Center Preshow Debuts Exclusive Content from the Electronic Entertainment Expo with Gaming Host Jessica Chobot
NEW YORK, July 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 53 percent of Americans play video games(1), yet only a small fraction of those make it to the gaming industry's main event - the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). This Friday, Screenvision, a cinema-advertising leader, will debut exclusive content from E3 within its network of more than 14,200 movie theatre screens during its Front & Center preshow. The content will feature a sneak peek of the groundbreaking technology that will be available to moviegoers later this year, including interviews with industry leaders like Dell Alienware, Ubisoft (®) and Disney Interactive.
"Our Front & Center preshow has been at the forefront of bringing moviegoers access to upcoming film and music content. To complement this content, we have broadened our lens to cover a bigger slice of pop culture, including gaming and technology," said John McCauley, EVO, CMO & Strategic Alliances, Screenvision. "With more than 50 percent of our audience being comprised of millennials, it just makes sense to provide programming for the things they interact with in their day-to-day lives."
"We are excited to be featured within Screenvision's E3 in-cinema program," said Frank Azor, General Manager, Dell Alienware. "Through exclusive content on a 40-foot screen, we're able to connect to our core audience of gamers as a very natural part of the Screenvision preshow."
The program is hosted by popular TV personality Jessica Chobot, who needs no introduction in the gaming community. Chobot is best known for her work with IGN Entertainment and is the current host of Nerdist News. Of the decision to partner with Chobot, McCauley said, "We felt that it was important to have an engaging, fun and credible host, who is well connected to the gaming space. "
"Being on the show floor is always a rush, so I'm very excited to be a part of bringing this content to people all over the country who can't be there in person," said Chobot.
This programming is a continuation of Screenvision's efforts aimed at bringing moviegoers inside access to the big industry trade shows, which are not accessible to the general public. Earlier this year, Screenvision captured exclusive content from the Consumer Electronics Show with host Shelly Palmer from FOX Television's "Shelly Palmer Digital Living." Palmer met with leading technology companies to discuss the latest innovations, products and future-forward statements.
The programming was produced by Screenvision's new creative group '40 Foot Solutions,' which focuses on creating entertainment packages, developing branded content, as well as creating graphics and animation packages that amplify a brand's presence in the company's new Front & Center preshow.
ABOUT SCREENVISION
Headquartered in New York, N.Y., Screenvision is a national leader in cinema advertising, offering on-screen advertising, in-lobby promotions and integrated marketing programs to national, regional and local advertisers and providing comprehensive cinema advertising representation services to top tier theatrical exhibitors presenting the highest quality moviegoing experience. The Screenvision cinema advertising network is comprised of over 14,200 screens in 2,200+ theater locations across all 50 states and 94% of DMAs nationwide; delivering through more than 150 theatrical circuits, including 6 of the top 10 exhibitor companies. For more information: http://www.screenvision.com.
Media Contacts:
Kristen Mueller or Michele Clarke - Olson Engage
646.568.1356 or 203.912.0560
kmueller@olson.com or mclarke@olson.com
(1) 2014 Essential Facts About the Computer and Video Game Industry, Entertainment Software Association