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Axxon Announces New $10 PCI Express Serial Port RS232 Adapter

Advanced design with DMA permits easy upgrade for PCIe motherboards

WINDSOR, Ontario, Sept. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Axxon (OEM) Inc. today announced their next generation low cost RS232 serial port host adapter for PCI Express (PCIe) expansion slots (P/N LF1082KB). This new model enables customers to quickly add a high speed serial port with true Direct Memory Access (DMA) support to virtually any motherboard with an available PCIe expansion slot. LF1082KB supports speeds of up to 921Kbps via the onboard DB9M connector with a full DTE RS232 pin out. The DMA feature allows for autonomous high speed data transfers to and from the on-board UART buffers without CPU intervention. Deeper FIFOs with 16x50 compatible registers further improve performance over competing adapters. Operating system support is available for Windows® (32/64), Linux (32/64), OS X® VMWare®, QNX® and DOS®. The LF1082KB adapter boards are available now from stock.

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"We leveraged our in-house design expertise from over 30 years of experience in the industry to help cost optimize this board without lowering quality," notes Kumar Bhatia (CTO). "The new LF1082KB is sure to fulfill the needs of price conscious computer enthusiasts everywhere."

About Axxon (OEM) Inc.

Axxon (OEM) Inc. is one of the dominant players in the high performance serial I/O marketplace.  Axxon has over 30 years of design and volume manufacturing experience and is headquartered in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Axxon (OEM) Inc. manufactures all products in Canada for export to markets around the world through VARS, OEMs and system integrators.

Features:

    --  Compatible with all PCI Express (PCIe) expansion slots (Low & Standard
        Height)
    --  Native PCIe 16x50 UART with deep FIFOs (TX & RX) with hardware flow
        control
    --  1 Mbps RS232 transceiver ±15kv ESD and excessive current protected)
    --  Full 9-wire DTE DB9 male connector pin out
    --  Support for Windows® Linux, OS X® VMWare®, QNX® and DOS® operating
        systems
    --  Designed & Assembled in Canada  (ISO 9001:2008)
    --  FCC Class B, CE, RoHS and Conflict of Minerals compliant
    --  5 year product replacement limited warranty
    --  Order P/N Axxon LF1082KB
Axxon Website: http://axxon.io

Axxon (OEM) Inc.
T +01 800.361.1913

or +01.519.974.0163

Contact: 

Kumar Bhatia 
Email
axxon.io

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Multitasking During Festive Season has Never Been This Easy: Get LeEco's Le Max2 that Packs Qualcomm® Snapdragon(TM) 820 Processor

BANGALORE and NEW DELHI, September 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Available on LeMall, Flipkart, Amazon India and Snapdeal at a Special Festive Price
for a Limited Period 

    The global internet and technology conglomerate, LeEco is welcoming this festive
season with a never-before, experiential price for its flagship Le Max2. For a limited
period from 1st to 6th October, Le Max2 will be available for this price during the
festive sales on LeMall, Flipkart, Amazon India, and Snapdeal. With the new experiential
pricing, LeEco has paved the way for consumers to upgrade to a LeEco Superphone powered by
the Qualcomm(R) Snapdragon(TM) 820 processor, a leading high-performance mobile processor
designed to deliver the latest in premium mobile user experiences.

    Incorporating the performance-oriented Snapdragon 820 processor in the Le Max2 is in
response to the rapidly evolving lifestyle of users. With multitasking on smartphones
becoming a norm, it is critical that they are backed by powerful processors which deliver
enhanced multitasking capabilities and lag-free experience. At this special and
limited-period price, and powered by the Snapdragon 820 processor with 4GB of RAM & 32GB
ROM under the hood, Le Max2 will be the most sought after Superphone available during the
6-day festive period.

    "The Le Max2 is designed for today's active user and there has never been a better
time to buy one," said Sachin Kalantri, Director of Product Marketing, Qualcomm India.
"The Le Max2 is powered by the Snapdragon 820, Qualcomm's premium-tier processor. It has
the computing performance, system intelligence and power efficiency to deliver the highest
quality photos and imaging, console-quality gaming and graphics, and all-day battery life
along with blazing speed and reliable connectivity. With the Le Max2, users can gain more
control over their busy lifestyles with the improved performance, multitasking ability and
longer battery life that Snapdragon 820 offers."

       
        Platform         Sale days
        LeMall           October 1 to 6
        Amazon's Great
        Indian Festival  October 1 to 5
        Flipkart's Big
        Billion Days     October 2 to 6
        Snapdeal's Unbox
        Diwali Sale      October 2 to 6

    With a 5.7 inch display, 21MP rear camera, and superior performance, the Le Max2
offers the best value amongst similar smartphones carrying the Snapdragon 820 processor.
This is bound to raise the excitement to a fever pitch and Le Max2 is set to be the most
sought-after flagship phone during the upcoming sale events.

    This next generation Superphone from LeEco comes with USB Type-C port that also acts
as audio port featuring LeEco's own CDLA (Continual Digital Lossless Audio) technology,
patented by LeEco and a world first. Get ready to be electrified by the output. Music from
a smartphone has never sounded so good!

    When it comes to entertainment, Le Max2 users will be spoilt for choices. With Le Max2,
users get access to 1 year LeEco membership. Also, the much awaited Hungama music
integration is scheduled to go live early October.

    Le Max2 also supports 'Reliance Jio Welcome offer' whereby users get access to free
voice and data services till December 31, 2016. Le Max 2 users will be able to use VoLTE
call feature on Reliance Jio, getting high-definition voice calling over LTE network and
instant call connect.

    So block your calendars now for 1st-6th October to purchase the record-breaking Le
Max2 that has become a favourite among users in no time.

    About LeEco: 

    LeEco, formerly known as Letv, is a global pioneering internet and technology company
with multiple internet ecosystems across content, devices, applications and platforms.
Founded in November 2004 by JiaYueting and Liu Hong, LeEco employs more than 14,000 people
and is the world's first video company to go public with a market capitalization of more
than $12 billion USD. Headquartered in Beijing, China, it has regional headquarters in
Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

    With "Complete Ecosystem, ground-breaking technologies, and disruptive Pricing" as the
guiding principle, LeEco is engaged in a myriad of businesses, spanning from
Internet-based Super TV and Superphones, video production and distribution, smart
devices/accessories and large-screen applications to e-commerce and even connected
super-electric cars.  The company also features one of the world's largest content
libraries, comprising of movies, TV dramas, entertainment shows, sports and music, which
can be conveniently viewed on LeEco products, including the Superphones, Super TVs, and in
the near future, Le Autos. Breaking the barriers of industries, LeEco provides
personalized products and services for an enhanced user experience at disruptive prices.

    Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the
United States and other countries.
Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. 

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        Aaron Samuel 
        aaronsamuel@le.com 
        +91-9686100143 
        LeEco, India 

     

Le Ecosystem Technology India Pvt. Ltd.

Turtle Beach To Launch All-New STEALTH 520 And STEALTH 420X+ 100% Wireless Gaming Headsets For PlayStation 4 And Xbox One This Sunday, October 2nd

The Company's Latest STEALTH 520 and STEALTH 420X+ Gaming Headsets Adds Superhuman Hearing and Other Must-Have Features to its Prior Best-Selling Models

Fans Attending TwichCon in San Diego This Weekend Can Check Out the STEALTH 520, STEALTH 420X+ and Turtle Beach's Entire Holiday '16 Lineup

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR), a leading audio technology company for over 40 years, launches its latest 100% wireless gaming headsets - the STEALTH 520for PlayStation(®)4 and STEALTH 420X+ for Xbox One. The latest upgrades to Turtle Beach's prior best-selling STEALTH 500P and STEALTH 420X models offer gamers exactly what they need to hear everything and defeat everyone via Turtle Beach's exclusive Superhuman Hearing(TM) sound setting, plus a variety of additional must-have features no gamer should be without. The STEALTH 520 and STEALTH 420X+ have a MSRP of $129.95 and $149.95 (respectively), and will be available at participating retail outlets nationwide starting this Sunday, October 2, 2016.

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Additionally, the STEALTH 520 and STEALTH 420X+ will be available for fans to experience first-hand at this weekend's TwitchCon 2016, alongside Turtle Beach's entire holiday lineup. Headlining Turtle Beach's presence at TwitchCon is the soon-to-be-released STREAM MIC - the first plug-n-play mic that allows players to livestream directly from Xbox One as well as from PS4(TM), PC and Mac. Also on-hand will be the upcoming STEALTH 350VR gaming headset - designed to take your VR audio experience from good to amazing, and the all new Elite Pro Tournament Gaming Headset and Tactical Audio Controller(T.A.C.). - the official audio gear of choice for professional eSports organizations OpTic Gaming and FaZe Clan. TwitchCon 2016 is being held at the San Diego Convention Center starting tomorrow, Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2, 2016, and Turtle Beach is located at Booth #952 on the show floor.

"We're very excited about our latest lineup of high-quality gaming products entering the market for the holidays, beginning with the new STEALTH 520 and STEALTH 420X+," said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. "Our prior best-selling STEALTH 500P and STEALTH 420X headsets are two models we know gamers love, so we've significantly upgraded them with our signature Superhuman Hearing sound setting and additional new features to help players win even more. We're also excited to have TwitchCon right in our backyard in San Diego this year, and I can't think of a better opportunity to introduce our new STREAM MIC as well as show off the rest of our 2016 products. Our partners at Twitch gave us a great space at the show, so be sure to swing by and check out the latest from Turtle Beach."

Full details for the Stealth 520 for PS4 and Stealth 420X+ for Xbox One, as well as Turtle Beach's full holiday 2016 product lineup are below:

    --  The STEALTH 520 brings 100% wireless gaming audio on PS4 and PS3(TM) to
        spectacular new heights, with full-range 50mm Neodymium speakers and DTS
        Headphone:X(®) 7.1 Surround Sound to deliver amazing, 3D 360-degree
        soundscapes with unmatched spatial accuracy. The STEALTH 520 also offers
        Turtle Beach's exclusive Superhuman Hearing feature which provides a
        competitive advantage by allowing players to hear soft sounds like enemy
        footsteps sneaking-up from behind and weapon reloads off in the
        distance, plus additional DTS Surround Sound Modes and Turtle Beach
        audio presets, Dynamic Chat Boost(TM), Mic Monitoring and Adaptive Mic
        Performance, independent game and chat audio controls, a 15-hour
        rechargeable battery and mobile compatibility. The STEALTH 520 gaming
        headset launches Sunday, October 2, 2016 in the U.S. for a MSRP of
        $129.95.

    --  The STEALTH 420X+ is an officially licensed gaming headset for Xbox One
        offering gamers the freedom of 100% wireless game and chat audio. The
        STEALTH 420X+ comes loaded with features, including Superhuman Hearing
        which provides a competitive advantage by allowing players to hear soft
        sounds like enemy footsteps sneaking-up from behind and weapon reloads
        off in the distance, Bass Boost and other audio presets, Mic Monitoring
        so players can hear their own voice to avoid shouting, a removable
        high-sensitivity mic, independent game and chat audio controls, a
        15-hour rechargeable battery and mobile compatibility. The STEALTH 420X+
        launches Sunday, October 2, 2016 in the U.S. for a MSRP of $149.95.

    --  The STREAM MIC is a first-of-its-kind professional desktop microphone
        created for gamers streaming directly from their consoles. With the
        STREAM MIC, players can livestream gameplay from their Xbox One and PS4,
        as well as from a PC or Mac thanks to universal plug-and-play
        compatibility. Additionally, the STREAM MIC features adaptive mic
        patterns and fully customizable software, while a dual-capsule mic array
        with advanced digital processing supports multiple pick-up patterns for
        different applications and environments, and a zero-latency headphone
        output provides accurate monitoring so anyone can stream like a pro. The
        STREAM MIC will elevate your Twitch, YouTube and MLG.tv streams to a
        whole new level, and launches Sunday, October 23, 2016 for a MSRP of
        $99.95.

    --  The STEALTH 350VR gaming headset delivers Virtual Reality audio loud and
        clear with 30+ hour battery-powered amplification, Variable Bass Boost,
        and an ergonomic "built for VR" design that provides clearance for VR
        headbands and cables. The STEALTH 350VR's 50mm Neodymium speakers ensure
        a rich, expansive audio experience with crisp highs and thundering lows,
        while smooth, fabric-wrapped memory foam over-ear cushions ensure a
        comfortable fit. The removable noise-cancelling microphone provides
        crystal clear chat even when movement in the real world creates
        background noise, while Mic Monitoring lets gamers hear their own voice
        inside the headset to avoid shouting at other players. Cable management
        is made easy via the STEALTH 350VR's detachable audio cables, while
        on-board audio controls are always within reach, mounted right on the
        headset. The STEALTH 350VR gaming headset launches Sunday, October 9,
        2016 for a MSRP of $79.95.

    --  Combining the highest quality audio experience with extreme comfort,
        Turtle Beach's ELITE PRO is the first gaming headset designed from the
        ground-up for today's generation of eSports athletes and hardcore
        gamers. The ELITE PRO's 50mm Nanoclear(TM) speakers deliver more
        efficient, crisper audio with less distortion for a game changing sound
        experience, while the Pro Gaming Microphone with TruSpeak(TM) Technology
        provides crystal clear chat so your commands are always heard. The ELITE
        PRO also debuts Turtle Beach's unique ComforTec(TM) Fit System - a
        revolutionary adjustment system for truly personalized comfort,
        including AeroFit(TM) Ear Cushions - where groundbreaking material
        technologies combine to deliver passive noise isolation with cooling
        comfort, and the patented ProSpecs(TM) Glasses Relief System -
        alleviating ear cushion pressure for gamers who wear glasses. Elite
        eSports performance, ultimate comfort...this is ELITE PRO! Currently
        available at participating retailers worldwide.
    --  The ELITE PRO T.A.C. is the most powerful audio controller ever designed
        for eSports, combining cutting-edge audio technology like DTS
        Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound and Superhuman Hearing with Turtle
        Beach's incredibly powerful chat and microphone tuning tools, giving
        eSports athletes and hardcore players everything they need to win.
        Further, when combined with the ELITE PRO TOURNAMENT GAMING HEADSET and
        ELITE PRO TOURNAMENT NOISE-CANCELLING MICROPHONE, gamers will unlock the
        full power of the best competitive gaming audio setup, with unbeatable
        microphone performance that isolates team chat from the roar of the
        crowd. The ultimate eSports audio setup designed to help you dominate
        the competition...this is ELITE PRO! Currently available at
        participating retailers worldwide.
For more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit http://www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Turtle Beach Corporation
Turtle Beach Corporation (http://www.turtlebeachcorp.com) designs leading-edge audio products for the consumer, commercial and healthcare markets. Under the Turtle Beach brand (http://www.turtlebeach.com), the Company markets a wide selection of quality gaming headsets catering to a variety of gamers' needs and budgets, for use with video game consoles, including officially-licensed headsets for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, as well as for personal computers and mobile/tablet devices. Under the HyperSound brand (http://www.hypersound.com), the Company markets pioneering directed audio solutions that have applications in digital signage and kiosks, consumer electronics and healthcare. The company's shares are traded on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Except for historical information contained in this release, statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements regarding assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. Statements containing the words "may", "could", "would", "should", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "plan", "estimate", "target", "project", "intend" and similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current belief, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management.

While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to the Company's liquidity, the substantial uncertainties inherent in the acceptance of existing and future products, the difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive products and pricing, general business and economic conditions, risks associated with the expansion of our business including the implementation of any businesses we acquire, our indebtedness, the outcome of our HyperSound strategic review process and other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in  the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company's other periodic reports. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company is under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this release whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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CONTACT: MacLean Marshall, Sr. Communications Director, Turtle Beach Corp., (858) 914-5093, maclean.marshall@turtlebeach.com; Keith Hennessey, EU Communications Director, Turtle Beach Corp., +44 (0)1254 517250, keith.hennessey@turtlebeach.com

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

E FUN Nextbook Ares 11 2-in-1 Tablet Highlights Why Android OS Makes Sense for Most Users

Unit's On-Board Storage with microSD Expansion, Access to Bountiful Google Play Store, and Competitive Price Are All Right Out of the Android Playbook

WEST COVINA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- E FUN, a leading designer and manufacturer of mobile lifestyle products, has the perfect tablet for proving why the Android OS makes sense for so many applications: its popular Nextbook Ares 11 2-in-1 tablet. Features such as 64GB of on-board storage along with a microSD slot for expansion; access to millions of apps, music, books, and movies through the Google Play Store; easy customization; game-changing Android platform; and its competitive pricing make the Ares 11 the perfect selection for those wanting an Android tablet.

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"There are many reasons why people select an Android tablet," stated Jason Liszewski, managing director and VP of sales for E FUN. "It offers so many advantages over other operating systems, that it fits virtually seamlessly into any application. Our Nextbook Ares 11 2-in-1 tablet is the embodiment of what the Android operating system offers tablet users."

Five Reasons to Choose Android

1. Storage. Android offers the ability to store vast amounts of data with its inclusion of a microSD card slot, a feature other operating systems do not offer. The Nextbook Ares 11 comes with 64GB of on-board storage. Add in the various capacities of microSD cards and the unit can store up to an unlimited amount of data. Only an Android tablet allows users to expand their storage capacity.

2. Google Play Store. Android offers its ability to access the Google Play Store. With it, Ares 11 users can choose from over 1.3 million apps, the vast majority of which are free. Plus, many popular Google apps come pre-installed on the unit and are easily accessible. Along with apps, users can purchase books, movies, music, and videos from the Google Play Store.

3. Customization. Customization to a user's particular tastes or needs is another Android plus from having so many apps available. As such, Ares 11 users can easily customize their tablet into a one-of-a-kind unit if so desired.

4. Android Platform. While once upon a time, the Android OS was nothing to get excited about, it has since developed into the world's most popular mobile operating system. The Nextbook Ares 11 features the Android operation system plus the 1.83GHZ Intel® Atom(TM) Quad-Core processor that provides a faster, smoother and more powerful computing experience.

5. Value. Unlike other operating systems, where buyers are paying dearly for the brand name, Android devices are considered a good value in the eyes of many. The Ares 11, with its Android OS and many other features, is value priced at under $200. 

Availability

The Nextbook Ares 11 2-in-1 tablet is available at select Walmart stores across the country and through Walmart.com for $179. Free shipping is included for qualifying online purchases. For complete product details, visit http://www.nextbookusa.com. 

About E FUN

E FUN, a designer and marketer of mobile lifestyle products, entered the North American market in late 2010. Since then, E FUN has grown to be one of the leading tablet brands at retail, achieving top five market share by volume in 2013. Its ongoing product innovation and partnerships set E FUN apart from competitors and provide customers with unique out of the box experiences. Its product offerings include Android and Windows tablets, home automation devices, and wearables. E FUN is headquartered in West Covina, California.

For additional information regarding E FUN's Nextbook tablets, visit http://www.nextbookusa.com.

PR Contact:
Rita Lee
Copernio
(714) 891-3660
efun@copernio.com

All products/services and trademarks mentioned in this release are the properties of their respective companies.

© 2016 E FUN. All rights reserved.

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Socionext Develops World's First Demodulator IC Compatible with Both ISDB-S3 Satellite Broadcasting and ITU-T J.183 Based Channel Bonding Technology

--- Accelerates the popularization of 4K and 8K broadcasting through satellites and cables ---

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Sept. 29, 2016 /CNW/ -- Socionext Inc., a leading provider of advanced SoC solutions for digital TV, has developed the world's first demodulator IC that is compatible both with the Advanced Wide-Band Digital Satellite Broadcasting (ISDB-S3) and ITU-T Recommendation J.183 based channel bonding technology.

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The new SC1501A can receive both the direct signals from the satellites and the retransmission of satellite signals through cable systems (IF pass-through, transmodulation) for 4K and 8K broadcasting. Socionext has also developed prototype receiver systems equipped with the SC1501A, one of which will be used in the experimental retransmission of Advanced Wide-Band Digital Satellite Broadcasting thorough the cable TV system, jointly conducted by Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK), KDDI Corporation (KDDI), Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (J:COM), and Japan Digital Serve Corporation (JDS).

Socionext is a leading provider of digital TV solutions based on its long-time expertise on video signal processing technologies. The company recently developed the world's first single-chip 8K HEVC video decoder.

In Japan, test broadcastings of 4K and 8K have started, and the full services are scheduled in 2018. Testing and prototyping is underway across the industry, aiming for the popularization of the broadcasting formats by 2020.

A digital receiver system that can handle various kinds of transmission schemes is essential to promote the wider use of 4K and 8K broadcasting. Socionext has developed SC1501A, a demodulator IC that is compatible both with the Advanced Wide-Band Satellite Broadcasting (ISDB-S3), and channel bonding technology based on ITU-T J.183. The chip is capable of receiving various form of signals including direct signals from the satellites, as well as retransmission through cables such as IF pass through and transmodulation. Equipment makers can utilize the SC1501A in combination with Socionext's codec and digital TV SoC products to easily develop receiver systems such as TVs, recorders, and set-top-boxes.

The experimental retransmission of Advanced Wide-Band Digital Satellite Broadcasting through the cable TV system will be jointly conducted by Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK), KDDI Corporation (KDDI), Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (J:COM), and Japan Digital Serve Corporation (JDS). Socionext has developed a prototype of receiver equipped with the SC1501A, to be used in the cable retransmission experiment.

In addition to the prototype receiver used for the experiment by the four companies, Socionext has developed another prototype designed only for direct satellite signal. These two prototype receivers, for "ISDB-S3 (satellite) and ITU-T J.183-based channel bonding" and for "ISDB-S3-only", are to be used as the reference models for equipment makers, to help expand Socionext's visual systems businesses.

Socionext will showcase the SC1501A and the prototype receiver systems at CEATEC Japan, held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan from Tuesday, October 4(th).

For more information about CEATEC Japan, visit: http://www.ceatec.com/ja

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    --  SC1501A and the Receiver System
    --  Outline of the Experimental Retransmission
    --  Prototype Receiver for ISDB-S3 Satellite Broadcasting & ITU-T J.183
        Channel Bonding
    --  Prototype Receiver for ISDB-S3 Only
About Socionext Inc.

Socionext is a new, innovative enterprise that designs, develops and delivers System-on-Chip products to customers worldwide. The company is focused on imaging, networking, computing and other dynamic technologies that drive today's leading-edge applications. Founded in 2015, Socionext Inc. is headquartered in Yokohama, and has offices in Japan, Asia, United States and Europe to lead its product development and sales activities. For more information, visit http://www.socionextus.com.

For product information, visit the company's website at http://www.socionextus.com, e-mail sna_inquiry@us.socionext.com or call 1-844-680-3453. For company news and updates, connect with us on Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/socionextus) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/socionextus)

Company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and subject to change without advance notice.

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CONTACT: Sherry Chen, Socionext America Inc., 1-408-737-5654, sna_pr@us.socionext.com;  Dick Davies, IPRA, 1-415-652-7515, ipra@mindspring.com

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Socionext Develops World's First Demodulator IC Compatible with Both ISDB-S3 Satellite Broadcasting and ITU-T J.183 Based Channel Bonding Technology

--- Accelerates the popularization of 4K and 8K broadcasting through satellites and cables ---

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Socionext Inc., a leading provider of advanced SoC solutions for digital TV, has developed the world's first demodulator IC that is compatible both with the Advanced Wide-Band Digital Satellite Broadcasting (ISDB-S3) and ITU-T Recommendation J.183 based channel bonding technology.

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The new SC1501A can receive both the direct signals from the satellites and the retransmission of satellite signals through cable systems (IF pass-through, transmodulation) for 4K and 8K broadcasting. Socionext has also developed prototype receiver systems equipped with the SC1501A, one of which will be used in the experimental retransmission of Advanced Wide-Band Digital Satellite Broadcasting thorough the cable TV system, jointly conducted by Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK), KDDI Corporation (KDDI), Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (J:COM), and Japan Digital Serve Corporation (JDS).

Socionext is a leading provider of digital TV solutions based on its long-time expertise on video signal processing technologies. The company recently developed the world's first single-chip 8K HEVC video decoder.

In Japan, test broadcastings of 4K and 8K have started, and the full services are scheduled in 2018. Testing and prototyping is underway across the industry, aiming for the popularization of the broadcasting formats by 2020.

A digital receiver system that can handle various kinds of transmission schemes is essential to promote the wider use of 4K and 8K broadcasting. Socionext has developed SC1501A, a demodulator IC that is compatible both with the Advanced Wide-Band Satellite Broadcasting (ISDB-S3), and channel bonding technology based on ITU-T J.183. The chip is capable of receiving various form of signals including direct signals from the satellites, as well as retransmission through cables such as IF pass through and transmodulation. Equipment makers can utilize the SC1501A in combination with Socionext's codec and digital TV SoC products to easily develop receiver systems such as TVs, recorders, and set-top-boxes.

The experimental retransmission of Advanced Wide-Band Digital Satellite Broadcasting through the cable TV system will be jointly conducted by Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK), KDDI Corporation (KDDI), Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (J:COM), and Japan Digital Serve Corporation (JDS). Socionext has developed a prototype of receiver equipped with the SC1501A, to be used in the cable retransmission experiment.

In addition to the prototype receiver used for the experiment by the four companies, Socionext has developed another prototype designed only for direct satellite signal. These two prototype receivers, for "ISDB-S3 (satellite) and ITU-T J.183-based channel bonding" and for "ISDB-S3-only", are to be used as the reference models for equipment makers, to help expand Socionext's visual systems businesses.

Socionext will showcase the SC1501A and the prototype receiver systems at CEATEC Japan, held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan from Tuesday, October 4(th).

For more information about CEATEC Japan, visit: http://www.ceatec.com/ja

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    --  SC1501A and the Receiver System
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About Socionext Inc.

Socionext is a new, innovative enterprise that designs, develops and delivers System-on-Chip products to customers worldwide. The company is focused on imaging, networking, computing and other dynamic technologies that drive today's leading-edge applications. Founded in 2015, Socionext Inc. is headquartered in Yokohama, and has offices in Japan, Asia, United States and Europe to lead its product development and sales activities. For more information, visit http://www.socionextus.com.

For product information, visit the company's website at http://www.socionextus.com, e-mail sna_inquiry@us.socionext.com or call 1-844-680-3453. For company news and updates, connect with us on Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/socionextus) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/socionextus)

Company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and subject to change without advance notice.

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CONTACT: Sherry Chen, Socionext America Inc., 1-408-737-5654, sna_pr@us.socionext.com;  Dick Davies, IPRA, 1-415-652-7515, ipra@mindspring.com

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

NComputing Launches vSpace Pro 10, the Next Generation Desktop Virtualization Platform

SAN MATEO, California, September 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Schools and SMBs can Remotely Manage Hundreds of Virtual Desktops With New Cloud
Features, Saving Costs of up to 80% Per Year 

    Today NComputing launches vSpace Pro 10 [https://www.ncomputing.com/vSpacePro10 ], a
new desktop virtualization platform solution, with a redesigned UI and UX and brand new
cloud features. vSpace Pro 10 gives schools and small to medium sized businesses the
ability to run and manage up to 100 virtual desktops from a single host machine. Compared
to an all PC-based solution this reduces acquisition costs by 65%, IT maintenance costs by
80% per year, and energy savings of up to 90% when combined with NComputing's thin client
hardware.

    vSpace Pro 10 supports the latest Windows Operating Systems to deliver a true PC
desktop experience for the end user. Whether in the classroom or workplace, IT
administrators can setup and monitor their desktop virtualization deployment, as well as
remotely manage hundreds of connected user sessions running on thin client devices -
without having to be at that specific computer. This centralized management cuts down
costs and improves security by lowering the risk that individual users could unknowingly
breach security measures.

    The new vCAST technology works with vSpace Pro 10 to increase the number of supported
vSpace users by up to six times compared to previous versions of vSpace, yet it doesn't
affect users' enjoyment of smooth running, HD quality videos. Upcoming premium features
include integrated classroom management with monitoring, live chat and student session
controls to increase productivity in schools. Other upcoming features include Server
Health Monitoring and Usage Tracking to help IT administrators to minimize potential
downtime and monitor server workloads.

    Rakesh Chauhan, Managing Director at Techminds Solutions, explains: "Our customers
manage all the routers and servers, and their role requires them to take out time to
manually fix any user's desktop device breakdowns and do regular updates. They were asking
us for something that allows them to do this at the convenience of their desk. With vSpace
Pro10, we can provide a cost effective solution for IT budgets that saves IT managers
hundreds of hours per year."

    Key features of vSpace Pro 10 include:  

       
        - Windows support - vSpace Pro 10 supports all the 9 popular Windows Operating
          Systems, including the latest Windows 10 desktop along with Windows Server 2016
          (technical preview version) to deliver a true PC desktop experience for end users
        - vSpace Cloud Management Portal - A cloud-based web dashboard that allows admins to
          remotely manage and allocate their NComputing software licenses, premium features and
          their deployed vSpace servers from any browser. Provides visibility of users in the
          classroom or workplace
        - NComputing vSpace Manager - Allows the admin to centralize the management of software
          licenses and allocate premium features among the connected vSpace servers, providing
          flexibility to different deployment scenarios
        - NComputing vSpace Console - Previously known as NC-Console, vSpace Console centrally
          manages vSpace server deployment and device management features, regardless of which
          vSpace server they are connected to. This allows admins to organize deployment on
          single or multiple sites, making it easier to perform management tasks remotely such
          as firmware updates, device resets and vSpace server configuration
        - NComputing vCAST Technology (premium feature) - The new vCAST web streaming technology
          works with vSpace Pro 10 to increase user density support (the number of supported
          vSpace users) compared to previous vSpace versions by up to six times, while still
          delivering high quality HD videos.

    Young Song, NComputing CEO, explains: "Cloud software is expected to surpass $112.8
billion by 2019, and the way that needs to happen is through SaaS delivery - which is
overtaking and growing nearly five times faster than the traditional software market*.
This creates a huge opportunity both for us and our customers, and challenges us to
provide solutions that define the market and what businesses want. The launch of the
vSpace Pro 10 platform marks an important milestone for NComputing and for our customers,
providing an enhanced desktop virtualization experience."

    vSpace Pro 10 is available from today and is free to download from the NComputing
website, http://www.ncomputing.com/vSpacePro10

    About 

    For images, bios and further information, please visit our press pack link here:

    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h3gt1xxk2xosyq3/AABTztaoQDyQdZFQPbhyi3CCa?dl=0

    About vSpace Pro 10 

    vSpace Pro 10 works with the existing Thin Client hardware device families (NComputing
L/M/MX/CX Series), vSpace Pro Client for Chromebooks and Windows, and soon the Raspberry
Pi 3 client. It supports Windows Server 2016 (technical preview version) and Windows 10 -
and past OS versions are still supported including Windows 7 and 8, Windows Server 2012,
2008 - Windows Multipoint Server (64-bit versions).

    NOTE: Microsoft Windows Server and appropriate client access licenses are required for
multiuser environments using NComputing products. Desktop operating systems such as
Microsoft Windows 10 are appropriate for single user applications such as 1:1 VDI, display
systems, and remote access. 

    About NComputing 

    NComputing Co., Ltd., founded in 2003, is a ZeroDesktop company and leader in client
virtualization solutions. Removing the barriers through a unique formula of simplicity,
performance and value, NComputing's integrated solutions serve global customers in key
verticals such as education, healthcare and government. With over 20 million daily users
in 140 countries, the company is fuelling the adoption of client virtualization faster
than any other in the world. To learn more, visithttp://www.ncomputing.com

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CONTACT: PR Contact: Simon Franklin, Dynamo PR, Mobile: +44 7481 109918, simon.franklin@dynamopr.com, ncomputing@dynamopr.com  Laura Winn, Dynamo PR, +44 7475 787 793 / +44 203 574 4815, laura.winn@dynamopr.com, ncomputing@dynamopr.com

3D Sound Labs Announces its Ambisonics to Binaural Plug-in With Real-time Head Tracking

PARIS and LOS ANGELES, September 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Real-time Ambisonics Monitoring is Made Available to Multichannel and VR Audio Content
Creators

    3D Sound Labs, the 3D/VR Audio specialist, is unveiling today its Ambisonics
monitoring plug-in at the 141st Audio Engineering Society International Convention in Los
Angeles. Together with the 3D Sound One head tracking module, the plug-in will
realistically render Ambisonics content over headphones directly from the DAW allowing an
immediate feedback during the mixing phase.

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    Sound engineers and content creators need to be able to listen to their creation while
mixing, which can be cumbersome for Virtual Reality and 360degree(s) video content. With
Ambisonics becoming the leading audio format for 360degree(s) video, a key market driver
for user generated and recorded VR contents, the new plug-in is perfectly fit for the
task.

    When used together with one's favorite Ambisonics panning plug-in, the 3D Sound Lab's
plug-in will also render multichannel content therefore allowing mixing outside of the
recording studio.

    It provides a binaural rendering of 1st order Ambisonics content and real-time head
tracking, for a natural listening with all the elements of the content being placed in 3D
space around the listener.

    "We are extremely excited to provide 3D and VR content creators with the same audio
rendering technology available to end-users in 3D Sound Labs enabled products", said
Dimitri Singer, CEO at 3D Sound Labs. "Monitoring was the missing block of the 3D Audio
content creation tool-chain; sound mixing engineers can now accurately monitor their
content directly from their workstation."

    Key Features 

       
        - 1st order Ambisonics to binaural audio conversion.
        - HRTF-based spatialization.
        - Supports ACN, SID and FUMA orderings.
        - Supports SN3D and N3D normalizations.
        - Low latency head tracking with 3D Sound One Module.

    Availability and Pricing 

    3D Sound Labs Ambisonics to Binaural plug-in will be available free of charge, in AAX
format for Mac OSX, from November 2016, at http://www.3dsoundlabs.com [http://www.3dsoundlabs.com
]

    About 3D Sound Labs  

    Founded in January 2014 by entrepreneur Dimitri Singer, consumer electronics
specialist Xavier Bonjour and Centrale-Supelec research engineer Renaud Seguier, 3D Sound
Labs develops 3D Audio software technologies as well as hardware (headphones and motion
tracking modules) to enable immersive and realistic audio experiences for movies, video
games and virtual reality.

    They created the world's first Smart 3D Audio Headphones and also provide a SDK and a
freemium technology-licensing program for third parties.

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Adtile Introduces Motion Stickers

Simply Using Motion to Activate VR/AR Emoji to Walk, Tilt, Rotate, Jump, Zoom, Walk, Shake, Spin and Much More

Motion Stickers Powered by Adtile's MotionStack Software

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Adtile Technologies, a pioneer and developer of motion-sensing technology for smartphones and tablets, today announced its latest product, Adtile Motion Stickers, the most playful way to communicate in chat and social media apps. Adtile Motion Stickers feature charming cartoon characters that can move, walk, jump, and spin by simply moving, tilting, or shaking your smartphone. These VR/AR motion-activated stickers offer a completely new take on engagement, offering not just an emotion but play time in chat apps. Video demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZBDO68Gkv0

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For brands looking to extend their marketing efforts, Adtile has created a way to easily create personalized Motion Stickers through the Adtile Motion Store.  Adtile's pre-designed Motion Sticker framework is built to incorporate popular 3D cartoon characters or logo designs turning them into engaging Motion Stickers in minutes.

"Over the past few years, stickers and emojis have become a standard part in the way we emotionally communicate on smartphones today. All stickers and emojis have been a one-way communication, but with Adtile's Motion Stickers, we have extended the fun by turning the sticker into emotionally engaging game for recipients," said Nils Forsblom, CEO and founder of Adtile Technologies. "We also know that smart marketers are always looking for new ways to amplify their brand with their target audience.  Our Motion Stickers are not only fun for users, but a smart and new way for brands to charm and enchant people."

Adtile's Motion Stickers is the latest product developed using Adtile's MotionStack, the company's core technology built to simplify the development process of sensor-based motion experiences on mobile devices. MotionStack is designed to build motion experiences on the web, in-app, and can be readily packaged and delivered through your existing content delivery system without any setup or complex technology-integration steps.

"The reasons mobile sensors aren't used that much in web based motion-computing is because of the uneven sensor data, uneven quality of mobile hardware, uneven quality of sensor hardware, or in some cases lack of sensor. Add to that the mixed bag of platforms, browsers and their versions, most motion computing efforts deliver very poor results or fail completely," continued Forsblom. "With more than five years of R&D, the Adtile MotionStack removes these complex inconsistencies of sensor-based computing across almost all mobile devices, thereby opening up a world of design and communications possibilities to marketers and developers everywhere."

Other Adtile products created with MotionStack include award-winning Motion Ads and Adtile 360, the most sought after 360 video solution used in mobile marketing today. Both of these products can be created quickly for brands thanks to easy-to-use templates powered by MotionStack and available through Adtile's Motion Store.  Last year, Adtile launched Mobile VR, core software that creates VR environments on smartphones without additional headgear or hardware and the Air Pencil, which allows users to create spatial 3D images with their smartphones. Both these groundbreaking mobile softwares were developed with MotionStack as the backbone of the technology. Adtile products are used by many global brands such as Porsche, Dior, Lufthansa, Pepsi, Estee Lauder, Fox, Warner Brothers, Land Rover, Swarovski and many more.

For more information on Motion Stickers, please visit: https://www.adtile.me/motion-stickers/

For more information on MotionStack, please visit:  https://motionstack.adtile.me

About Adtile Technologies

Located in San Diego, California, Adtile is a pioneer and developer of motion-sensing technology for smartphones and tablets. We are working with leading technology companies and Fortune 500 brands. More information at http://www.adtile.me.

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CONTACT: Leslie Van Every, Adtile Technologies, leslie@adtile.me

Web Site: http://www.adtile.me

The Industry of Virtual Reality Alliance Launches In Beijing As the Only Official, Government-endorsed VR Organization In China

HTC and partners jointly promote the development of the VR ecosystem under the guidance of the Electronic Information Division of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology

BEIJING, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the guidance of the Electronic Information Division of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), HTC, the pioneer in innovative smart mobile and VR technologies, and other leading enterprises and research institutes in the VR area have worked together to establish the Industry of Virtual Reality Alliance (IVRA.com). The IVRA aims to enhance the development of the VR ecosystem in China by promoting technology innovation and the formulation of industrial standards, bridging hardware, software, content, platforms and industrial applications.

Cher Wang, Chairwoman and CEO of HTC Corporation said, "We are honored to work with many excellent industry partners to promote the development of China's VR ecosystem. As a founding member of the IVRA and a leading firm in VR technology, HTC is committed to promoting VR technology innovation in China and the implementation of various industry applications. We have already accumulated a wealth of experience in these areas. With the establishment of the IVRA, we will continue to play to our strengths, while actively assisting MIIT and other relevant departments, in formulating industry standards."

China's VR industry is entering a defining period in 2016. In May, the CPC Central Committee and the State Council issued the National Innovation-driven Development Strategy Outline, highlighting the need to develop a new generation information network technologies, enhance VR technology research and industrial development, strengthen the IT Infrastructure for economic and social development, promote the innovation of industrial technology system, and form new development advantages. The establishment of the IVRA is in line with the country's VR and innovation-driven development strategy.

More than 170 enterprises and institutions have confirmed their partnership with the IVRA. This includes leading VR enterprises at home and abroad such as Alibaba, Huawei, JD, Netease, Sohu, Perfect World, Enlight Media, Letv, iQiYi, Samsung, Nokia, AMD, Ubisoft, NVIDIA, and ARM. Laboratories and research centers belonging to domestic and foreign well-known higher education institutions are among the IVRA's supporters as well. These are the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, BEIHANG University, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing Normal University, Peking University, Zhejiang University, Shandong University, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Columbia University, Stanford University, and the University of Washington. Local industrial parks and investment institutions such as Laoshan District of Qingdao, China Nanchang VR Industrial Base, Shanghai Jinqiao Economic and Technological Development Zone, VR Venture, and Makers Global also back the Alliance's aims.

Alvin W. Graylin, China Regional President of Vive, HTC and Vice Chairman of IVRA is confident about the development of China's VR industry. He said, "As the current market leader, HTC is honored to have this chance to promote the spirit of cooperation and integration between all parts of the ecosystem in order to accelerate the maturing of the VR industry as a whole. We want to bring revolutionary improvements to people's lives in China and globally by working together as one industry to bring to market products and content which deliver real value to consumers and business customers."

As a pioneer of VR technological innovation, HTC has placed the development of the VR ecosystem at the forefront of its business. In April of this year, HTC launched Vive X Accelerator (vivex.co) to provide various kinds of tools and professional guidance for VR developers and startups in order to facilitate the rapid development of promising development teams. In addition, HTC collaborated with 37 globally leading venture capital firms to set up the VR Venture Capital Alliance (VRVCA.com), and aim to investing billions of dollars to promote the global VR industry.

HTC pledges to support the Alliance and the formulation of industry standards. It will continue to uphold the spirit of transparency, cooperation, equality and ensure a mutually beneficial outcome. HTC will use its technological expertise and resources to open up the upstream and downstream industrial chain, moves that will develop China's VR ecosystem.

About the Vive Virtual Reality System

Vive is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality system developed in partnership by HTC and Valve. Designed from the ground up for room-scale VR, Vive allows true-to-life interactions and experiences thanks to an adjustable headset displaying stunning graphics, two wireless controllers with HD haptic feedback and 360 absolute motion tracking. For a convenient and safe experience, Vive incorporates essential functionality from your phone and features a front facing camera that blends physical elements into the virtual world. Working in concert, this system immerses you visually, physically and emotionally in the virtual world. For more information on Vive, please visit http://www.vive.com.

About HTC

HTC Corporation aims to bring brilliance to life. As a global innovator in smart mobile and virtual reality devices and technology, HTC has produced award-winning products and industry firsts since its inception in 1997, including the critically acclaimed HTC One and HTC Desire lines of smartphones, and is now leading the VR industry with the Vive line of products. The pursuit of brilliance is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring best-in-class design and game-changing mobile and virtual reality experiences for consumers around the world. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). http://www.htc.com.

SOURCE  HTC Vive

HTC Vive

CONTACT: Xin Liu, PR Manager, xin_liu@htc.com, +86 (0)10 6517 1108 ext. 8075

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

Hammacher Schlemmer Introduces The Wi-Fi Communicating Pet Treat Dispenser

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its 168-year history of offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected, Hammacher Schlemmer announces The Wi-Fi Communicating Pet Treat Dispenser, an app-accessible device that enables pet owners to check in on a pet from anywhere and remotely dispense treats.

The dispenser's built-in HD camera connects to a home's Wi-Fi network to provide pet owners with a live 720p video of a pet on a smartphone or tablet using an iOS or Android app from anywhere in the world.

"When an owner is away, pets will play," explained Hammacher Schlemmer's General Manager Fred Berns. "But to encourage good behavior, an owner can tap a button on the app and release one to three units of a pet's preferred treat from the built-in hopper as well as capture still images with the camera."

Infrared LEDs ensure an owner can see a pet regardless of lighting conditions and a built-in speaker enables owners to provide positive reinforcement as well as just say "hi" to a lonely pet.

The Wi-Fi Communicating Pet Treat Dispenser is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $199.95. For more information about this product, please visit The Wi-Fi Communicating Pet Treat Dispenser, or contact Trish Hammond at (847) 581-8987 or via e-mail at pr@hammacher.com.

About Hammacher Schlemmer
Hammacher Schlemmer is America's longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, and backs its products by a rather famous Lifetime Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction. Hammacher Schlemmer's innovative offerings are available through its catalog and online at http://www.hammacher.com.

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Hammacher Schlemmer

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Cracked launches Roku channel as it expands its humor brand into over-the-top video

CINCINNATI, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cracked, the leading digital-media humor brand for millennials, has launched a channel of original award-winning video content on the Roku(®) streaming platform.

The Cracked channel features both daily videos and long-running series, including the popular "After Hours," "Honest Ads" and the recent hit "We're Not Alone." Cracked is also launching content exclusively on Roku, beginning with the three-part Cracked Studios series "Tales to Get Scared To." The first episode of the Halloween-focused video series will debut on Roku on Oct. 10, two days before the content is available on other channels, including Cracked.com and YouTube. Other episodes will be released early on Roku on Oct. 17 and 24.

Cracked already has garnered success in the comedy-focused streaming video ecosystem, with 1.2 million subscribers to its YouTube channel. Cracked is a wholly owned subsidiary of The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP).

With its Roku channel, Cracked continues its expansion into the OTT video ecosystem. It previously launched on Pluto TV and connected TV platform Xumo. Cracked ranks in the top tier of digital humor-focused brands and has a strong following among younger consumers, especially affluent millennial males.

"The Cracked brand resonates with younger viewers who are seeking their news and information with a comedic tilt," said Ed Lee, vice president, content acquisition, Roku. "Bringing Cracked onto the Roku platform helps us continue to deliver best-in-class content across genres to meet the growing demands of our viewers." 

"Bringing Cracked to Roku gives our loyal fans a new way to enjoy watching our high-quality content on their big screens," said Mandy Ng Rusin, general manager of Cracked. "It gives us the opportunity to connect with a new audience, and the brands we work with welcome the ability to reach millennials on this new platform."

To access Cracked on Roku, simply add the Cracked channel from the Roku Channel store.

About Cracked
Cracked is a multi-platform satire brand that informs and entertains millennial audiences through a high-traffic website, mobile apps, original digital video, social media and a popular podcast. Cracked's award-winning editorial team has been known for decades for smart humor that blends comedy and satire with social criticism.

Roku is a registered trademark of Roku, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries.

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The E.W. Scripps Company

CONTACT: Kari Wethington, The E.W. Scripps Company, 513-977-3763, kari.wethington@scripps.com

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

SwitchEasy(TM) Introduces A New Collection of Chic and Protective Cases for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

TRACY, Calif., Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SwitchEasy, a leading provider of mobile lifestyle accessories, today announces a new collection of protective cases for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The new designs, inspired by trendy metal color and new materials, create a series of luxurious and protective cases. FLASH is a soft TPU case designed with an eye-catching metallic chrome coating bumper. The transparent back shell maintains the iPhone's original look and shows off the Apple logo. NUMBERS is a minimalist design case made with one of the most durable TPU available. Fleur is a unique 3D flowers case designed with SwitchEasy's(TM) patent pending Aero-Tech(TM) for extreme lightness. The unique MONSTERS is created with a sensational new 3D IMD technology which has enabled SwitchEasy to create a variety of vivid and lively Monster designs. 0.35 is the thinnest and lightest case that is perfect for urban professionals on the go.

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Flash your friends with our luxurious chrome plated bumper on an ultra thin shock absorbing gel case. FLASH is a soft TPU case designed with eye-catching metallic chrome which accentuates the metal finish of your new iPhone. The transparent back shell maintains the iPhone's original look and shows off the Apple logo. Lightweight, slim and form-fitted which add no bulk to your iPhone. 360° protective enclosure to make sure your phone is all-round covered. Precisely measured port cut-outs for easy access to lighting cable. FLASH will bring some good vibes to your iPhone. MSRP: $19.99

NUMBERS is a minimalist-designed case made with one of the most durable TPU available. Its casing includes unique bumps on the curves which defend your iPhone from accidental knocks. The rubberized construction allows for an effortless one-step attachment. Tactile "Native Touch" tactile buttons provide solid press feedback and easy to press. The new translucent colors (Blue/Red/Black) are specially designed for the iPhone 7. MSRP: $14.99

As the nights grow longer and the days darker, it seems like the perfect time to release a line of spooky and horrifying MONSTERS to protect your beloved iPhone! The unique MONSTERS design is created with a sensational new 3D IMD technology which has enabled SwitchEasy to create a variety of vivid and lively Monster designs. You'll feel very special when you adopt your own little MONSTERS! MSRP: $24.99

Fleur is a unique 3D flowers case with extreme lightness. Designed with SwitchEasy's(TM) patent pending Aero-Tech(TM), Fleur is the world's lightest drop proof case which only weights 23g (iPhone 7) and 30g (iPhone 7 Plus). "Native Touch(TM)" tactile buttons provide solid press feedback and are easy to press. Fleur features full 360° protection with its unique floral design which blends soft TPU combined with an ultra light PET anti-scratch back shell. Your phone will be embraced and protected by the flowery softness of Fleur from accidental drops. MSRP: $24.99

Being so light and unobtrusive, 0.35 is the perfect case for urban professionals on the go. It's available in 5 vivacious and exciting colors, which makes it ideal for giving your phone some character and helping you to distinguish yourself as a creative individual. 0.35 is the perfect case for people who don't want to be held back or dragged down, living life all the time. MSRP: $9.99

All five models are available on the company's website (http://www.switcheasy.com) as well as through authorized distributors in retail and online locations now.

About SwitchEasy Limited

SwitchEasy Limited, founded in 2005, is dedicated to creating innovative, functional accessories for the urban mobile lifestyle. SwitchEasy offers accessories for popular brands and products including iPod®, iPhone®, iPad®, Mac®, Samsung(TM) Galaxy(TM) phones and tablets, HTC(TM), Sony and Blackberry® products. For more information, please visit http://www.SwitchEasy.com.

The SwitchEasy(TM) trademark is the exclusive property of SwitchEasy Limited(TM) and is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and may be registered or pending registration in other countries. All other SwitchEasy(TM) trademarks, service marks, and logos may be registered or pending registration in the U.S. or in other countries.

Media Contact:

Marketing Manager Wolf Hsu
T: +1-209-830-0544
E: Wolf.hsu@SwitchEasy.com

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Factor4, LLC Launches Apple and Android Mobile Apps

BROOMALL, Pa., Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Factor4, LLC, the leader in gift and loyalty services to the SMB marketplace, has released free mobile applications that enable merchants to process gift and loyalty transactions via all Apple and Android devices.

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The Apple and Android apps have custom built barcode readers. Factor4 has non-encrypted mag readers to allow for the swiping of cards. Merchants can process transactions wirelessly and print receipts to wireless printers if required. This technology replaces downloads and file builds into payment terminals. The apps allow merchants to run transactions when there is no internet service or a power outage as long as they have cell service. The apps can be used remotely.

Factor4 CEO, Dan Battista, commented: "Factor4 is excited to offer our customers Apple and Android apps that offer more options to process gift and loyalty transactions via Factor4's innovative technology solutions. Factor4 remains committed to being at the forefront of technology in the gift and loyalty space."

Factor4 has developed a white label program for its customers that enables customers to rebrand and publish the Apple and Android apps. For more information, contact Dan Battista through Email.

About Factor4
Factor4, LLC was formed by four payment services experts to provide the premier gift card and loyalty solution. The founders' strength comes from their combined industry expertise and extensive network. Factor4's strength is from its best in class proprietary platform, technology and team. Factor4 serves over 11,000 customers and growing. For more information, visit http://www.factor4gift.com.

For media inquiries, contact Aimee DuCasse, Director of Marketing, Factor4 at 610-662-7926 or Email.

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UCT releases its Data Conversion Architect toolset designed to take data migration off the critical path

DALLAS, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Universal Conversion Technologies II, L.P., (UCT), a subsidiary of EquiSoft, is now offering its proprietary Data Conversion Architect toolset (DCA) as a licensed product to help Life and Annuity insurance carriers, vendors, and system integrators successfully run their data migration projects.

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The result of more than 25 years of continuous development and significant R&D investments, DCA is a powerful and nimble web-based collaboration toolset with a number of critical features and components that automate the development, testing and reporting phases of a conversion system development lifecycle. Over the years, this comprehensive package of software and tools has been optimized to plan and perform any type of data migration project, from data analysis, scrubbing, and cleanup to mapping, file conversion, balancing, and reconciliation.

A cost-effective and risk-reducing end-to-end solution

"The unique capabilities offered by the Data Conversion Architect code generation allow licensees to greatly increase conversion accuracy, achieve project goals on time, and dramatically decrease technical support staff, said Dan O'Hara, CEO and founder of UCT; DCA takes data migration off the critical path."

DCA performs the data conversion so that no customer data is loaded into the tool. Its role is rather to facilitate the creation of a separate conversion system. This system is typically executed in a secure zone within the customer's own infrastructure. Once the connection between the source and target systems has been established, DCA keeps data within the internal system, thereby ensuring that data security is not compromised.

"A data migration project should be seen as a business issue rather than a technical issue, said Rae Albertini, President of UCT. Our unique technology puts our client's business experts in control to drive the data conversion process. And because we've had such an impressive track-record using this tool as our flagship, DCA is now recognized on the market as a proven, cost-effective toolset that can dramatically reduce the effort and risk associated to any system migration."

Data cleansing and documentation advantages

One of the main challenges and risk factors associated with data conversion is cleansing the data, especially when dealing with older legacy systems. DCA automates a significant portion of the work while generating many validations to detect industry-specific anomalies, flag any inconsistencies, and allow the analyst to write all the exceptions to handle incorrect data. This means that data can be transformed and cleansed before being converted, thereby reducing timeframes and conversion costs by an estimated 40-60%. DCA also generates thorough conversion documentation and produces detailed artifacts for the conversion team and their constituencies - a huge advantage compared to other tools.

A flexible offering for a variety of industries

The tool can be licensed to insurers, system vendors or system integrators under a variety of packaging options that include training and multiple levels of resource support, and under flexible cost structures based on various metrics to fit any business model.  DCA has been a key to UCT's success on hundreds of data migration projects for Life & Annuity insurance companies and policy administration system vendors across North America, but it can also be used in any industry facing complex data migration challenges: Health, Property & Casualty, financial institutions, governments, and more.

About Universal Conversion Technologies (UCT)

Recognized as the only North American company dedicated to life insurance data migration, UCT has specialized in high volume, complex data conversion projects that frequently involve multiple source and target systems since 1992. With its unique industry-specific expertise, UCT is a one-stop partner and solution provider for data analysis and auditing, data cleansing, conversion, balancing and reporting. Since 2016, the firm also offers its advanced proprietary data conversion toolset (DCA) under licensing agreements.  Having successfully completed over 200 migration projects for hundreds of insurance companies and policy admin vendors, UCT has developed a unique expertise, methodology and technology stack that dramatically reduces the costs and risks associated with data migration projects.

Website: http://www.uctcorp.com

About EquiSoft Inc.

Founded in 1994, EquiSoft offers innovative business solutions to its clients in the insurance and wealth management industries to support their growth by taking advantage of new technologies. In addition to being an Oracle OIPA integration partner for more than 15 carriers globally, EquiSoft also develops and markets innovative front-end applications (InsuranceElements and WealthElements) recognized as having industry-leading user interface and state-of-the-art technology.  To complete this unique offering, EquiSoft also brings extensive experience in data migration through its subsidiary, Universal Conversion Technologies (UCT).  Recipient of the 2016 Outstanding Service Provider Award by Wealth Professionals, EquiSoft has a growing team of over 225 specialized resources based in Canada, the US, Latin America, South Africa and India.

Website: http://www.equisoft.com

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CONTACT: José Quiroz, Marketing Consultant, 1-888-989-3141, ext. 273, jose.quiroz@equisoft.com

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D-Link Announces Lite Layer 3 Stackable 10GbE Managed Switches

New Switches Provide 10 Gigabit Performance and High-Availability for Business Networks and Data Centers

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link today announced a new family of Fully Managed Lite Layer 3 Stackable 10 Gigabit Switches - the DXS-3400 Series. Available in both 10G Copper (10GBASE-T) and 10G fiber (SFP+) versions, these high performance switches feature wire speed 10-Gigabit Ethernet switching, routing, and ultra-low latency.

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The DXS-3400 Series switches include feature rich software, which satisfies the needs of Small/Medium Business (SMB), Small/Medium Enterprise (SME), and Campus users. This software supports a wide range of Layer 2 and "Lite" Layer 3 functions such as VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, multicasting, Quality of Service (QoS), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), Routing Information Protocol (RIP)v1/2, Next Generation RIP (RIPng), Policy-Based Routing (PBR), and security features. The DXS-3400 Series switches also include an easy-to-use web interface and an industry standard CLI for improved management.

"The DXS-3400 switches are not only great aggregation switches in SMB/SME networks, but they are also ideal for top-of-rack switching in data centers," said Steven Olen, director of product marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. "They support several core components of Data Center Bridging (DCB) - which is an essential group of features that optimizes flow control and congestion management in data center environments."

The DXS-3400 switches are specifically designed for high availability. Two hot-swappable power modules provide 1+1 redundancy and load sharing, while three hot-swappable fan trays provide N+1 cooling redundancy. In addition, the switches support Physical Stacking via four 10G ports, and can stack up to 4 devices. Other features, such as Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS), provide network protection in the event of a link failure.

Along with the recently introduced DGS-3630 Series Gigabit switches, the new DXS-3400 switches also support an innovative feature called Switch Resource Management (SRM). SRM provides resource configuration flexibility that allows Network Administrators to allocate more system resources for tables that require more entries, and prevents wasting resources on unused functions. The DXS-3400 Series switches support 3 SRM modes - IP Mode, LAN Mode and L2 VPN Mode - which modify the size of the Layer 2 and 3 tables for optimum efficiency.

Additional features include: 

    --  Stackability: Physical stacking up to four units in a stack, up to
        80Gbps stacking bandwidth, Virtual Stacking/clustering up to 32 units
    --  Traffic Monitoring & Bandwidth Control: Port Mirroring/Bandwidth
        Control, Broadcast/Multicast/Unicast storm control; Single Rate Three
        Color Marker (srTCM) and Two Rate Three Color Marker (trTCM) policing
        policies
    --  Easy Management: RJ45/mini-USB console port; management and alarm ports;
        USB port for firmware and configuration files; easy-to-use web GUI,
        Industry standard CLI, and advanced OAM features
    --  Industry leading warranty: Lifetime warranty and Next Business Day (NBD)
        advance hardware replacement
Availability
The DXS-3400 Series switches are available now throughout D-Link's vast network of channel partners, including value-added resellers, distributors and online retailers. Detailed specifications are available online at us.dlink.com.

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

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

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INEOS Styrolution Equips the New Viomi Super Filter Kettle

- Viomi Appliance Technology selects INEOS Styrolution Luran® 368R (SAN) for its high impact resistance and its suitability for food contact

- Specialty styrenics as material of choice for design, durability and cost-effectiveness

SHANGHAI, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has been selected by Viomi Appliance Technology as the thermoplastic supplier for its new Viomi super filter kettle, L1 (UV germicidal Edition), which will be launched in October 2016. Viomi Appliance Technology, the business unit of Xiaomi's Ecological Chain Enterprise specializing in filtered water solutions for household, had identified INEOS Styrolution's Luran 368R as the material of choice for the clear and transparent wall of its new filter kettle. This grade offers high mechanical strength, brilliant color and is compliant with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Union (EU) food contact regulations.

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Key points:

    --  Material of choice for processing, design and safety: The Luran product
        line from INEOS Styrolution provides outstanding surface quality,
        excellent transparency and food contact compliance, enabling the
        creation of products that are aesthetically pleasant, durable and safe
        for daily household use. Luran 368R also exhibits practical toughness
        and superior processability for demanding injection molding and
        extrusion applications. These properties fulfill Viomi's requirements in
        terms of food contact safety, aesthetics and functionality.
    --  A versatile and cost effective solution: A trusted material with
        excellent property retention, INEOS Styrolution's various Luran grades
        are currently used in various household applications such as water
        filters, mixers and blenders, cosmetics jars and coffee machine water
        containers.
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Sven Riechers, Vice President, Specialties Business Management, Asia Pacific, INEOS Styrolution: "Viomi is a growing innovative and global brand within the household industry. We are very proud that Viomi has chosen INEOS Styrolution for their new filter kettle application and we look forward to our continued partnership."

About INEOS Styrolution

INEOS Styrolution is the leading, global styrenics supplier with a focus on styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS Standard and styrenic specialties. With world-class production facilities and more than 85 years of experience, INEOS Styrolution helps its customers succeed by offering the best possible solution, designed to give them a competitive edge in their markets. The company provides styrenic applications for many everyday products across a broad range of industries, including automotive, electronics, household, construction, healthcare, toys/sports/leisure, and packaging. In 2015, sales were at 5 billion euros. INEOS Styrolution employs approximately 3,100 people and operates 15 production sites in nine countries.

More information: http://www.ineos-styrolution.com

Contact

Hui Boon Kwa
Communications Manager Asia Pacific

INEOS Styrolution APAC Pte Ltd

111 Somerset Road

#08-01/02 TripleOne Somerset

Singapore 238164

Phone: +65-69338373

Email:  huiboon.kwa@styrolution.com

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Givex Loyalty Now Available to Customers over WeChat

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Givex, the proven platform for customer engagement and operational efficiency since 1999, announced today the addition of further enhancements to its WeChat integration to help brands drive customer traffic and retention using Givex loyalty programs.

In China, WeChat is the main way by which customers engage with brands outside physical stores. This Givex integration is designed to further improve the customer's experience with the brand. In the WeChat app, customers can now go to the brand's service account and access the following functions (provided the brand has chosen to make them available):

    --  Even if they haven't enrolled before in the brand's loyalty program, the
        customer can start collecting points immediately by linking their WeChat
        account to a new loyalty account
    --  Enroll in the program with a mobile form
    --  Check points balances
    --  Generate a QR code, barcode or single use number which can be scanned by
        the store to pay with a gift card or collect points

"Customers expect their favorite brands to communicate with them, provide offers and let them make purchases over WeChat," says Clayton Gray, Managing Director - Sales, China, Givex. "These latest enhancements enable businesses to offer their essential loyalty program functionality over WeChat, providing customers with a truly omnichannel experience."

About Givex

Givex operates in over 55 countries, having processed more than 16 billion transactions since 1999, across a wide array of industries. The Givex Platform provides the tools that drive customer engagement while also accelerating operational efficiency, through a merchant's physical, online and mobile sales channels. Using Givex, all these channels generate the valuable and actionable data, protected by the maximum PCI security standards, that is crucial to maintain a competitive advantage in today's fast moving economy.

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Givex

CONTACT: Contact Givex: Bryan Wang, Director, Marketing, bryan.wang@givex.com, 416.350.9660

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

Videotron revamps Fibre Hybrid Internet plans to give high-speed users more

MONTRÉAL, Sept. 28, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Videotron announced today that it is revamping its residential Internet access services in order to streamline the plans and afford customers greater flexibility. The new Fibre Hybrid service tiers will make ultra-high-speed service even more affordable.

The changes also include free rental of a New Generation Wi-Fi router with a new 30, 120 or 200 Mbps service. In addition, consumers who choose 120 Mbps, 200 Mbps or Giga service get unlimited data. The ultra-high speeds are available as of now on Videotron's hybrid network.

The six Fibre Hybrid Internet service tiers let consumers access cutting-edge Internet service at very reasonable prices. With the recent addition of Fibre Hybrid Giga service in some area, connected families, Internet addicts and casual users alike will be able to get reliable, always-on Internet access at a connection speed that matches their real needs and at a competitive price.

More flexible Internet access
Videotron's new Internet plans raise the bar once again.

                      Download     Upload speed   Data cap   Price
                        speed
                        -----

     Fibre
     Hybrid
       5               5 Mbps         1 Mbps    25 Gb/month        $42.95/month
     ------            ------         ------    -----------        ------------

     Fibre
     Hybrid
       10              10 Mbps       1,5 Mbps   25 Gb/month        $46.95/month
     ------            -------       --------   -----------        ------------

     Fibre
     Hybrid
       30              30 Mbps       10 Mbps    150 Gb/month       $60.95/month
     ------            -------       -------    ------------       ------------

     Fibre
     Hybrid
      120          Up to 120 Mbps Up to 20 Mbps  Unlimited         $79.95/month
     ------        -------------- -------------  ---------         ------------

     Fibre
     Hybrid
      200   Up to 200 Mbps        Up to 30 Mbps  Unlimited         $99.95/month
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The move demonstrates that Videotron, Québec's telecommunications and entertainment leader, remains committed to offering THE best Internet experience on the market.

For more information on these services, visit videotron.com

Videotron (http://www.videotron.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Quebecor Media Inc., is an integrated communications company engaged in cable television, interactive multimedia development, Internet access, cable telephone and mobile telephone services. Videotron is a leader in new technologies with its illico interactive television service and its broadband network, which supports high-speed cable Internet access, analog and digital cable television, and other services. As of June 30, 2016, Videotron was serving 1,697,500 cable television customers, including 1,559,800 Digital TV subscribers. Videotron is also the Québec leader in high-speed Internet access, with 1,571,700 subscribers to its cable service as of June 30, 2016. As of the same date, Videotron had 795,700 subscriber connections to its mobile telephone service and was providing cable telephone service to 1,284,000 Québec households and organizations. For the eleventh consecutive year, Videotron was ranked as Québec's most respected telecommunications company in the annual Léger survey.

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Videotron

CONTACT: Media contact only: Youann Blouin, Corporate Communications Advisor, Telephone: 514 380-7069

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

Lockheed Martin Delivers First Modernized TACMS Missile

New TACMS production line in Arkansas marks major milestone

DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has manufactured and delivered the first modernized Tactical Missile System (TACMS) missile to the U.S. Army from its Camden, Arkansas, production facility.

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As part of the U.S. Army's TACMS Service Life Extension Program inventory refurbishment effort, the modernized missile includes updated guidance electronics and added capability to defeat area targets without leaving behind unexploded ordnance. This first Camden-produced missile will be flight-tested later this year at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

The TACMS (formerly ATACMS) modernization process disassembles and demilitarizes previous-generation submunition warheads, which do not comply with the 2018 international treaty, replacing them with new unitary warheads. The modernization process also resets the missile's 20+ year shelf life, effectively creating a new missile for a fraction of a new missile's cost.

"These new modifications enhance TACMS' capability and significantly extend its useful life," said Ken Musculus, vice president of Tactical Missiles at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. "These upgrades ensure TACMS is ready to meet our customers' needs now and into the future."

Additionally, the TACMS platform provides flexibility to quickly integrate novel payloads and new capabilities as required by the warfighter.

With decades of unsurpassed performance and production excellence, TACMS is the only long-range tactical surface-to-surface missile ever employed by the U.S. Army in combat. TACMS missiles can be fired from the entire family of MLRS launchers, including the lightweight High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).

For more information visit our website: http://www.lockheedmartin.com

About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 98,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

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Alcantara Now On A Variety Of Luxury Lifestyle Products

MILAN, Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcantara, the Italian-made luxury material used to outfit car interiors, is finding a niche for itself within a variety of consumer and luxury lifestyle industries as well.

Well-known luxury and consumer product manufacturers are creating original designs with Alcantara's high-tech, sustainable materials, including:

    --  Microsoft uses Alcantara for its Signature Type Cover for the Surface
        Pro 3 and 4 convertible tablets. Reasons for using Alcantara included
        the material's "durability, soft touch and its ability to age
        beautifully," according to Microsoft's website.

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    --  Panasonic offers Alcantara to cover the non-image portions of its
        TX-65CZ950 OLED TV, transforming a free standing television into
        contemporary furniture.

    --  Master & Dynamic, a New York City-based producer of premium audio
        equipment, recently introduced its new MH30 and MH40 on-ear audiophile
        headphones with Alcantara to cover headbands and ear cups.

    --  Daikin, the Japanese multinational manufacturer, a world leader in air
        conditioning systems, uses Alcantara to personalize the front panels of
        its Daikin Emura Limited Edition in-home air conditioners in a choice of
        thirty distinctive finishes.

    --  Italia Independent, a producer of artisanal eyewear, makes use of
        Alcantara to create innovative soft-touch frames for a premier line of
        sun glasses.
"Design and fashion will increasingly affect the competitive edge in the technological world," says Andrea Borgano, Alcantara's chairman and CEO. "Alcantara is the perfect material to convey high-tech products' emotion-driven factors. This is why we have for years invested in this sector. It's precisely because we think Alcantara is the best interpreter of this ongoing trend."

Alcantara's partnerships in the consumer electronics business are expected to be worth more than 20 million euros over the next three years.

To achieve these earnings Alcantara, headquartered in Milan with production and research-and-development facilities in Nera Montoro, Italy, expects to grow from 518 to 570 workers in 2016 due to its expansion into China and the USA. These two markets each represent more than 13 percent of Alcantara's output, while sales in Japan reflect early signs of market acceptance. More than 66 percent of sales remain in Alcantara's traditional European market.

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Founded in 1972, Alcantara represents a prime example of Italian-produced quality. As registered trademark of Alcantara S.p.A. and result of a unique and proprietary technology, Alcantara(®) is a highly innovative material, offering an unrivalled combination of sensory, aesthetic and functional qualities. Thanks to its extraordinary versatility, Alcantara is the choice of leading brands in a number of application fields: fashion and accessories, automotive, interior design and home décor, consumer-electronics. These features, together with a serious and certified commitment in terms of sustainability, make Alcantara a true icon of contemporary lifestyle: the lifestyle of those who want to fully enjoy their everyday life, respecting the environment. Since 2009 Alcantara is certified "Carbon Neutral", having defined, reduced and offset all the CO(2) emissions derived from its activity. To mark out the path of the company in such a field, every year Alcantara draws up and publishes its own Sustainability Report, certified by TÜV SÜD international authority and available also on the corporate website.

Headquartered in Milan, Alcantara production site and R&D department are located in Nera Montoro, in the heart of Umbria Region (Terni).
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CONTACT: Alcantara Company Contact: Maria Elena Furini, Alcantara S.p.A, Phone: +39.02.580.304.57, E-mail: MariaElena.furini@alcantara.com;  Media Contacts for Alcantara, Larry Weis or Thom Cannell, AutoCom Associates, Phone: +1.248.647.8621, E-mail: lweis@usautocom.com or tcannell@usautocom.com

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

Casio Calculators Are Ideal Tools For Holiday Budgeting

Desktop and Printing Calculators Help Consumers Plan Ahead

DOVER, N.J., Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- To provide consumers with the most effective tools for the upcoming holiday shopping season, Casio America, Inc. offers a range of desktop and printing calculators that can help cost-conscious shoppers stay within budget. Casio's MS10VC, DF-320TM, HR-100TMPlus and HR-8TMPlus are the ideal tools to give consumers a leading edge when it comes to tackling their holiday finances this year.

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"One of the most important things a savvy shopper can do before the big holiday spending season is to plan ahead," said Makoto Ori, Vice President of Casio's Consumer Product Division. "No matter what a consumer's budget may be, taking a few extra steps during the pre-shopping stage will prime holiday revelers to stay within budget. No matter if they are planning a holiday gathering or shopping for loved ones, Casio's desktop and printing calculators enable consumers to create and track their budgets efficiently."

Casio's MS10VC desktop calculator offers a variety of enhanced features necessary to help with budgeting for any busy shopper such as an extra-large display, tax calculation, two-way power and a profit margin percentage. This 10-digit Solar Plus calculator is available in an array of colors, including blue, green, orange, pink, purple and yellow. Additionally, the DF-320TM desktop calculator includes a 3-line display, combined solar and battery operation, and tax and currency exchange functions. This 12-digit calculator also boasts an independent memory and can solve cost, selling price and margin calculations.

Casio's HR-100TMPlus is a12-digit printing calculator with a large, easy-to-read display. This model can print 2.0 lines per second and offers special keys for tax calculations. It enables 2-color printing in which positive entries are black and deductions or purchases are red. It also includes an adaptor or it can run off of four AA batteries. For a more heavy duty printing calculator, the HR-8TMPlus is a portable printer that features large input keys, 1.6 lines per second, function command signs, and includes an adapter.

For additional information on Casio's full portfolio of calculators, please visit http://www.Casio.com.

About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com.

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CONTACT: Christine Azzolino/Jennifer Samuels, Coyne Agency, (973) 588-2000, cazzolino@coynepr.com, jsamuels@coynepr.com; S. Vander Schans/A. Colasacco-Sharpe, CASIO AMERICA, INC., (973) 361-5400, svanderschans@casio.com, acolasacco@casio.com

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

Sonus SBC SWe Lite Enables Enterprises to Virtualize Interworking and Security for Microsoft Skype for Business and Office 365 Cloud PBX

New Virtual SBC Delivers Same Simplicity, Performance and Security as Hardware-based Enterprise SBCs

ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Key Takeaways:

    --  Sonus' virtualized enterprise Session Border Controller (e-SBC) uses the
        same management and provisioning interface as the Sonus SBC 1000 and SBC
        2000, providing customers with a seamless path to virtualization.
    --  The Sonus SBC SWe Lite complements the Sonus SBC SWe by addressing the
        need for a virtualized SBC designed for Microsoft Skype for Business and
        Microsoft Office 365 Cloud PBX deployments.
    --  The SBC SWe Lite is optimized for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs)
        and supports industry-leading hypervisors, such as Microsoft Hyper-V and
        VMWare ESXi.
Sonus Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS), a global leader in secure and intelligent Cloud communications, today introduced the Sonus SBC SWe Lite, a virtualized e-SBC designed for Skype for Business or Office 365 Cloud PBX deployments. The SBC SWe Lite supplements the Sonus SBC SWe, providing a virtual Customer Premise Equipment (vCPE) option for SMEs looking to virtualize interworking, security and survivability for Unified Communications (UC).

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By leveraging the same management and provisioning interface as the Sonus SBC 1000 and SBC 2000, the SBC SWe Lite empowers enterprises to migrate from hardware to software without additional investments in new equipment. The SBC SWe Lite also gives customers the flexibility to deploy a virtual SBC solution on standard off-the-shelf servers or in virtualized environments. Enterprises with spare virtual machine resources available to host SBC functionality can significantly reduce the capital expenditures associated with deploying physical hardware on-premises in support of Skype for Business or Office 365 Cloud PBX.

Optimized for SMEs, the SBC SWe Lite allows rapid expansion or feature activation remotely via a simple license key, eliminating the need for on-site technicians or disruption to operations during peak business hours. With support for Microsoft Hyper-V and VMWare ESXi, the SBC SWe Lite can be installed quickly. The SBC SWe Lite also provides the same intuitive GUI as the SBC 1000 and SBC 2000 that was purpose built with ease of use in mind to dramatically speed configurations through the simple configuration wizard.

The SBC SWe Lite offers the same Miercom(®) certified security as the award winning SBC 1000 and SBC 2000. Sonus' newest virtualized solution also ensures maximum uptime and availability by securing mission critical traffic for VoIP, video, IM and online collaboration through capabilities such as network topology hiding, encryption, and protection from Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.

Quotes:
"The Sonus SBC SWe Lite offers the same great features and the simplified deployment of the Sonus SBC 1000 and SBC 2000, with the added benefits running the platform in a virtual environment. In fact, when using the Sonus SBC SWe Lite GUI it became immediately obvious that the experience was going to be exactly the same as the Sonus SBC 1000 or SBC 2000, with only minor differences in the hardware-related areas," said Anurag Patel, CEO, Techland Systems International Limited. "The GUI is incredibly intuitive and extremely easy to navigate, and in less than five minutes we were able to provision the SBC SWe Lite to allow successful setup and placing of calls to/from the system."

"After introducing the Sonus SBC SWe, we saw a real need for a complementary virtualized solution that focuses on small and medium sized enterprises," said Umar Kabir, manager, Product Management, Sonus. "The Sonus SBC SWe Lite provides that option for customers and is built on an industry proven, feature-rich code base. We believe that our customers, resellers and partners will find the robust security, proven interworking, leading scalability and unparalleled ease of use of the SBC 1000 and SBC 2000 in a compact and flexible virtual footprint truly revolutionary."

Other Fact:

    --  The Sonus SBC 1000 and SBC 2000 recently received a 2016 Unified
        Communications Product of the Year award from TMCnet.
Additional Resources:

    --  Learn more about SBCs and securing real-time communications with Sonus'
        newest Dummies guides.
Tags/Keywords: SONS, Sonus Networks, Session Border Controller Software edition Lite, SBC SWe Lite, SBC 1000, SBC 2000, vCPE, Security, Interworking

About Sonus:
Sonus brings the next generation of Cloud-based SIP and 4G/VoLTE solutions to its customers by enabling and securing mission critical traffic for VoIP, video, IM and online collaboration. With Sonus, enterprises can intelligently secure and prioritize real-time communications, while service providers can deliver reliable, secure real-time services for mobile, UC and social applications.  Sonus offers an award-winning portfolio of hardware-based and virtualized Session Border Controllers (SBCs), Diameter Signaling Controllers (DSCs), Cloud Exchange Networking Platform, Policy/Routing servers and media/signaling gateways. Visit http://www.sonus.net or call 1-855-GO-SONUS. Follow Sonus on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.

Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
The information in this release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release are forward-looking statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with Sonus' business, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of Sonus' most recent annual or quarterly report filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements represent Sonus' views only as of the date on which such statement is made and should not be relied upon as representing Sonus' views as of any subsequent date. While Sonus may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Sonus specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

For Sonus:
Jason Vancura, +1-978-614-8321
jvancura@sonusnet.com

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Sony's MESH Project Announces Launch of Android App

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony's MESH Project (http://meshprj.com/), the creators of "MESH," a tool that lets anyone build their own projects and "smart inventions," has announced the launch of an Android version of the MESH App.

The free MESH app works seamlessly with MESH programmable sensors, and provides everything you need to design your own smart gadget and personalize the ones you already own. You can attach MESH tags to any physical object, and have it work with various connected devices, apps, and smart home gadgets by a simple drag & drop on the MESH app.

Anyone can instantly add clever features like automation and wireless control to make just about anything smarter - a coffee maker, connected light bulb, speaker, wearable, or anything you'd like. For instance, MESH could be used to create a smart notification system for a busy office reception desk using a MESH Button to send a text message notification to alert that someone has arrived at the front desk. Similarly, a homeowner could use MESH Motion, to turn on the connected front porch light bulb when guests approach the house for a dinner party.

No matter what your knowledge level, MESH is easy to use. There is no need for electronics or programming expertise. Simply drag and drop to connect the icons on the MESH app.

The MESH project, a startup incubated at Sony's Seed Acceleration Program in Japan, launched in 2015 with an iOS app.  The MESH team is inspired to find new ways to make it easier for everyone to create gadgets and environments that are smart and personalized.

The MESH App for Android has been developed to support Android devices (*) that are compatible with Bluetooth Low Energy and running Android 5.0 or higher (up until now the app has supported the iPad (3rd generation), iPad mini, iPhone 4S, and iPod Touch (5th generation), running iOS 8.0 or higher). All MESH tags will be compatible with the app running on any supported device and are available for purchase in US and Japan.

*Please refer to MESH's official web site or the app information pages for a list of supported devices.

    --  For ideas on what you can build using MESH, visit
        http://meshprj.com/gallery/ and
        https://developer.sony.com/downloads/documentation/mesh-recipe-book/.

    --  For more product specifications and details, or where you can purchase
        MESH, visit http://meshprj.com/.

    --  For publishing images, visit https://goo.gl/photos/ofb7HvEfpcVtPYyP9.
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MESH

CONTACT: Lisa Gephardt, Sony Corporation of America, 212/833-6826, Lisa_gephardt@sonyusa.com

Web Site: http://meshprj.com

Alcatel brings the perfect balance of value and features with the IDOL(TM) 4 and POP(TM) 7 LTE at Bell and Virgin Mobile Canada

Perfectly priced and beautifully designed, the IDOL 4 and POP 7 LTE offer customers throughout Canada the perfect balance of smartphone and tablet value

IRVINE, CA, Sept. 28, 2016 /CNW/ - Alcatel - the number four mobile phone manufacturer in North America(i )- today announced the upcoming availability of the perfectly enticing IDOL 4 smartphone and the on-the-go entertainment ready POP 7 LTE tablet for customers across Canada at Bell and Virgin Mobile. Continuing the Alcatel IDOL smartphone family legacy for Bell customers and Virgin members, the IDOL 4 brings new meaning to what a feature rich and value packed smartphone can be. And with the addition of the POP 7 LTE, Bell and Virgin customers now have the perfect smartphone and tablet combination for work and play. The IDOL 4 and POP 7 LTE will be available beginning September 30.

"The IDOL 4 and POP 7 LTE are built to both look great and provide great value with the perfect balance of affordability and features," said Steve Cistulli, President and General Manager for Alcatel, North America. "Bringing these devices to customers across Canada with Bell and Virgin Mobile continues the Alcatel tradition of offering experience driven value to the marketplace."

"The IDOL 4 and POP 7 LTE are the ideal smartphone and tablet pairing for customers looking for high performing yet affordable mobile devices with which to take full advantage of everything Canada's largest and fastest ranked LTE network has to offer," said Blaik Kirby, President of Bell Mobility.

The IDOL 4 will be available in Canada on September 30 for as low as $0 on a 2 year plan or for $299.99 with a no term contract. POP 7 LTE launches September 30 for $149.99 or $6.25 a month with $0 up front.

Alcatel IDOL 4 - The Perfect Amount of Enticing
Featuring an all glass body and full metal frame, the IDOL 4 showcases and elegant look and feel while maintaining the familiar lightweight and sleek design that is the heritage of the IDOL smartphone line. The viewing experience is also improved, thanks to a brilliant 5.2-inch Full-HD display that showcases vivid colours, even in direct sunlight. IDOL 4 also offers a best in class audio experience thanks to dual 3.6-watt speakers featuring Waves Audio technology to make sure you always have the best settings for listening to music or watching movies.

Alcatel's latest affordable flagship also comes loaded with a new innovation found only on IDOL 4 - the Boom Key experience. The Boom Key enables and simplifies tasks like taking instant photos, going from pocket to picture in just seconds, long pressing for burst shot photos, boosting the loudness and bass of the speakers while listening to music, enhancing voice clarity and loudness and even instantly live stream while recording a video. The Boom Key can also be assigned to quickly open other applications on the device.

IDOL 4 Features Include:

    --  5.2-inch Full-HD (1920x1080) Display
    --  Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 Octa-Core Processor (4x1.5GHz + 4x1.2GHz)
    --  Dual 3.6-Watt Speakers Featuring Waves Audio Technology
    --  13MP Main Camera + 8MP Wide-Angle Front Camera
    --  2610mAh Battery for up to 16 hours of Talk Time
    --  2GB RAM + 16GB ROM (with MicroSD support up to 128GB)
    --  Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 Operating System

Alcatel POP 7 LTE - The Perfect Amoung of Entertainment
Carry the content you want wherever you go with the all-new Alcatel POP 7 LTE tablet. Stream media, browse the web, curl up with your favourite e-book, or catch up with loved ones via social media with fast 4G LTE connectivity and a thin, lightweight design that you can comfortably hold in one hand. Powered by the easy-to-use and customized Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and featuring a long-lasting battery, the POP 7 LTE was built for less charging and more getting things done.

POP 7 LTE Features Include:

    --  7-inch (1024x600) Display
    --  Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad-Core Processor (1.1GHz)
    --  Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 Operating System
    --  3240mAh Battery - Up to 1000 Hours Standby Time
    --  1GB RAM + 8GB ROM (with MicroSD support up to 32GB)
    --  5MP Main Camera + 2MP Front Camera

For more information and full product specifications on the IDOL 4 and POP 7 LTE, please visit Alcatel's website.     

About Alcatel Mobile Devices

TCL Communication designs, develops and markets a diversified range of mobile devices in more than 170 countries under the Alcatel brand. Currently the #4 mobile handset manufacturer in North America, Alcatel branded devices from TCL Communication deliver innovative, feature-rich experiences that make access to today's mobile technology simple; offering a diverse portfolio of value-packed products equipped with the technology people want most.

TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation, one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world. Alcatel is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent used under license by TCL Communication.

For more information, please visit Alcatel's website.

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(i) Based on company data and IDC's reporting for North America as of Q2 2016.

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Maximize Productivity for Industry 4.0 Applications with Maxim's Pocket IO(TM) PLC Development Platform

New platform transforms traditional manufacturing processes with real-time intelligence, adaptive manufacturing, and distributed control

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Significantly increase manufacturing productivity with the Pocket IO programmable logic controller (PLC) development platform from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). The platform provides customers with the ability to achieve the smallest form factor and highest power efficiency for next-generation PLC designs.

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    --  For more information about the Pocket IO, visit:
        http://bit.ly/Maxim_Pocket_IO
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Lost productivity is a common concern for Industry 4.0 designers challenged with keeping a manufacturing line running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Without intelligent data available at their fingertips, factory operators do not have the insight to make informed, real-time decisions which can significantly improve uptime, revenue, and gross margins. In addition to capturing real-time data, PLCs require fan-less operation due to harsh industrial environments. As a result, highly efficient power solutions are required to minimize heat dissipation.

Maxim's Pocket IO PLC development platform redefines how factories operate and enables Industry 4.0 applications. To maximize productivity, it provides real-time intelligence to quickly and effectively make decisions, adaptive manufacturing to avoid potential downtime, and distributed control to provide redundancy. The Pocket IO provides the following key advantages to increase productivity:

    --  Real-time intelligence: Fast data processing provides the necessary data
        to make intelligent decisions quickly and effectively to optimize yield.
    --  Adaptive manufacturing: Manufacturing flexibility allows for real-time
        changes and adjustments to avoid potential downtime.
    --  Distributed control: Ultra-small footprint of less than 10 cubic inches
        and smart energy consumption brings PLC down to the manufacturing line,
        re-distributing intelligent control and providing redundancy.
When compared to the Micro PLC Platform from two years ago, the Pocket IO decreases form factor by an additional 2.5x and reduces power consumption by another 30%. Utilizing patent-pending, fast, and safe demagnetization clamps integrated within the MAX14913 octal high-side switch and driver, it achieves 15x space savings by eliminating 16 diodes from its previous solution. In addition, the MAX17681 iso-buck DC-DC converter provides greater than 90% power efficiency when compared to its predecessor--a reduction of power dissipation of over 30%. The MAX31913 octal, digital input translator/serializer can be powered off of any available 5V supply while still accepting input signals up to 36V, eliminating all protection components needed on the 24V supply pin and thus reducing total footprint by 50%.

Commentary

    --  "We leveraged Maxim's strong IP portfolio and long history specializing
        in analog integration to create this new pathway to Industry 4.0," said
        Jeff DeAngelis, Managing Director of Business Management at Maxim
        Integrated. "The Pocket IO is a development platform for designers and
        it demonstrates our complete industrial communications and power
        capabilities, including our robust IO-Link® smart sensor technology."
    --  "Industry 4.0 is no longer a 'future trend'-for many companies it is now
        at the heart of their strategic and research agenda," said Price
        Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) in a recent report. "In fact, 35% of companies
        adopting Industry 4.0 expect revenue gains over 20% over the next five
        years."
Pricing and Availability

    --  The MAXREFDES150# Pocket IO PLC reference design is $499, which includes
        the attach board, IO-link protocol stack, cables, and power supply. The
        schematics, layout files, and firmware are free and available for
        immediate use.
    --  The Pocket IO consists of 30 IOs, including analog input, analog output,
        digital input, digital output, IO-link, and motion control featuring
        robust functionality and diagnostic capabilities. For a list of key
        products within the Pocket IO, visit
        http://bit.ly/Maxim_Pocket_IO_Key_Products.
    --  For information on other reference designs, visit
        http://bit.ly/ReferenceDesigns.
electronica 2016
Visit Maxim at electronica 2016 in Munich, Germany from November 8-11, 2016 to see the Pocket IO PLC development platform and other Industry 4.0 solutions. Maxim will be located in Hall A4, Stand 279. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/Maxim_electronica_2016.

About Maxim Integrated
Maxim develops innovative analog ICs for the automotive, industrial, healthcare, mobile consumer, and cloud data center markets. We make technology smaller, smarter, more secure and energy efficient, so that our customers can meet the demands of an integrated world. Learn more at http://www.maximintegrated.com.

    Contact:                   Ferda Millan

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fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty Adds Disaster Recovery Space at Orangeburg, NY Datacenter

ORANGEBURG, N.Y., Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty (1547), a leading developer and operator of custom designed datacenters, announces new Disaster Recovery (DR) space at its Orangeburg, NY datacenter. The Disaster Recovery space totals 3,460 square feet with 5 dedicated offices and 2,500 square feet of open desk area. This new space is available immediately to both existing and new customers.

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This build-out completes Phase I of the Disaster Recovery space in Orangeburg, and includes 84 office seats which can be leased in a dedicated or shared environment allowing customers a physical office, on-site, available on demand.

"When creating a DR strategy, physical space plays a critical role in a successful plan," states Rick Drescher, Managing Director, Technical Services of Savills Studley. "1547's Orangeburg Disaster Recovery space provides an ideal physical environment to keep employees running in case of an emergency. This offering further positions Orangeburg as a viable datacenter option for the New York Metro market."

"With our recent colocation offering announcement and the addition of Disaster Recovery space within the facility, our Orangeburg datacenter is continuing to make advancements needed to support our growing client base," states Robert DeVita, Chief Sales Officer at 1547. "In addition to making sure your data is secure and up and running if a disaster strikes, the Disaster Recovery space supplies your most critical asset, your employees, with the office space needed to continue working under any circumstance."

1547 has additional Disaster Recovery space planned for Phase II of this project. The Phase II expansion includes 100 additional seats and 2,700 square feet available to customers.

For more information on 1547, please visit http://www.1547realty.com.

About fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty
fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty (1547) is a leading developer and operator of custom-designed datacenters with over 500,000 square feet of datacenter space under development in Orangeburg, NY, Chicago, IL, Cheyenne, WY and Kapolei, HI.

Central to the firm's strategy is the ability to uncover the true intrinsic value of properties, opportunistically developing world-class datacenter facilities with a focus on providing tenants with customized mission critical solutions from concept through completion.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Lauren Lemoi
VP of Marketing
Email
214-960-5116

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Products and Services from RS Components Help Maintain Quality and Consistency of Supply in Utilities Industry

Extensive RS range supports electricity and water operators, helping them to maximise uptime

SINGAPORE, Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, now offers full support to the highly demanding utilities sector with a range of products spanning tiny sensors to cables for power distribution, which help customers minimise downtime, increase uptime and maintain optimum operations and services.

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The company's dedicated landing page for the utilities sector offers access to a full suite of products, support and services to help operators ensure quality and consistency of supply -- be it electricity or water.

The latest products on offer from RS include industrial power sockets from Mennekes, enclosures from Schneider Electric, ABB switches, and innovative terminal blocks from Wago. These are complemented by an extensive selection of solutions for fluid and electrical control, power components, testing equipment, plumbing and pipeline supplies, and site/personnel safety solutions and signage.

Power distribution is well served with a variety of brands and technologies, including voltage-monitoring relays from Lovato, Eaton switch disconnectors, RS Pro terminal blocks, cables and wires, and circuit protection devices from leading brands including ABB, Schneider Electric, Siemens and Eaton.

Power quality and electrical safety is covered not only by products, including electrical testers from Megger, thermal imagers from FLIR, lockouts and padlocks (including Bluetooth variants) and insulated tools from Stanley, but also by support material, such as informative videos from leading suppliers like Fluke, covering power quality and energy efficiency. Personnel safety is also covered in depth, and a dedicated landing page offers everything to keep employees safe from head to toe.

The water industry is probably the most sensitive utility in terms of quality and consistency of supply due to its reliance on local sources. For this reason essential maintenance and proactive monitoring is essential to ensure maximum reliable uptime. RS offers a range of solutions from basic pipeline components, such as Legris pipe fittings and Flexicon conduit, through to monitoring and measurement products, including proximity sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs and flow and level control devices, all the way up to a full maintenance offering, comprising cameras (thermal and inspection), tool cases and test equipment. The RS plant maintenance page goes into much more detail.

The utilities sector is also embracing connectivity, not just in terms of collecting real-time operational performance through the IOT Smart Grid, but also for proactive maintenance. The company's landing page for the Industrial IoT and Industry 4.0 contains a number of products and resources, including videos explaining how to add IoT capability to existing systems and other resources.

In addition to all the well-known industry brands, RS also stocks its own range of industrial products suitable for the utilities industry, which deliver quality, performance, choice and exceptional value for money. More than 40,000 RS Pro products are available, including electrical and power products, automation and cabling, mechanical products and tools, test and measurement and safety solutions, as well as a significant range of consumables and commodity products.

The company's DesignSpark online resource provides information and advice, capturing the latest news, solutions and products. This added-value service offers software, 3D models, articles, tools and forum discussions relating to many of the products in the extensive RS range.

About RS Components

RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer more than 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include electronic components, electrical, automation and control, and test and measurement equipment, and engineering tools and consumables.

Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended 31 March 2016 had revenues of GBP1.29bn.

For more information, please visit the website at http://www.rs-online.com.

Further information is available via these links:

Twitter: @RSComponents; @alliedelec; @designsparkRS

RS Components on Linkedin: 
http://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components

Other Relevant Links:

Electrocomponents plc: http://www.electrocomponents.com
RS Components: http://www.rs-online.com
DesignSpark: http://www.designspark.com

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SOURCE  RS Components

RS Components

CONTACT: CONTACTS: RS Components, Vivian Zee, PR & Advertising Manager, Tel: (852) 2610 6472, Email: vivian.zee@rs-components.com; Techworks Asia Ltd, Claire Walker / Karrie Lee, Tel: (852) 2525 3980, Email: claire@techworksasia.com / karrie@techworksasia.com

Web Site: http://www.rs-online.com

Products and Services from RS Components Help Maintain Quality and Consistency of Supply in Utilities Industry

Extensive RS range supports electricity and water operators, helping them to maximise uptime

SYDNEY, Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, now offers full support to the highly demanding utilities sector with a range of products spanning tiny sensors to cables for power distribution, which help customers minimise downtime, increase uptime and maintain optimum operations and services.

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The company's dedicated landing page for the utilities sector offers access to a full suite of products, support and services to help operators ensure quality and consistency of supply -- be it electricity or water.

The latest products on offer from RS include industrial power sockets from Mennekes, enclosures from Schneider Electric, ABB switches, and innovative terminal blocks from Wago. These are complemented by an extensive selection of solutions for fluid and electrical control, power components, testing equipment, plumbing and pipeline supplies, and site/personnel safety solutions and signage.

Power distribution is well served with a variety of brands and technologies, including voltage-monitoring relays from Lovato, Eaton switch disconnectors, RS Pro terminal blocks, cables and wires, and circuit protection devices from leading brands including ABB, Schneider Electric, Siemens and Eaton.

Power quality and electrical safety is covered not only by products, including electrical testers from Megger, thermal imagers from FLIR, lockouts and padlocks (including Bluetooth variants) and insulated tools from Stanley, but also by support material, such as informative videos from leading suppliers like Fluke, covering power quality and energy efficiency. Personnel safety is also covered in depth, and a dedicated landing page offers everything to keep employees safe from head to toe.

The water industry is probably the most sensitive utility in terms of quality and consistency of supply due to its reliance on local sources. For this reason essential maintenance and proactive monitoring is essential to ensure maximum reliable uptime. RS offers a range of solutions from basic pipeline components, such as Legris pipe fittings and Flexicon conduit, through to monitoring and measurement products, including proximity sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs and flow and level control devices, all the way up to a full maintenance offering, comprising cameras (thermal and inspection), tool cases and test equipment. The RS plant maintenance page goes into much more detail.

The utilities sector is also embracing connectivity, not just in terms of collecting real-time operational performance through the IOT Smart Grid, but also for proactive maintenance. The company's landing page for the Industrial IoT and Industry 4.0 contains a number of products and resources, including videos explaining how to add IoT capability to existing systems and other resources.

In addition to all the well-known industry brands, RS also stocks its own range of industrial products suitable for the utilities industry, which deliver quality, performance, choice and exceptional value for money. More than 40,000 RS Pro products are available, including electrical and power products, automation and cabling, mechanical products and tools, test and measurement and safety solutions, as well as a significant range of consumables and commodity products.

The company's DesignSpark online resource provides information and advice, capturing the latest news, solutions and products. This added-value service offers software, 3D models, articles, tools and forum discussions relating to many of the products in the extensive RS range.

About RS Components

RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer more than 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include electronic components, electrical, automation and control, and test and measurement equipment, and engineering tools and consumables.

Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended 31 March 2016 had revenues of GBP1.29bn.

For more information, please visit the website at http://www.rs-online.com.

Further information is available via these links:

Twitter: @RSComponents; @alliedelec; @designsparkRS

RS Components on Linkedin: 
http://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components

Other Relevant Links:

Electrocomponents plc: http://www.electrocomponents.com
RS Components: http://www.rs-online.com
DesignSpark: http://www.designspark.com

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SOURCE  RS Components

RS Components

CONTACT: CONTACTS: RS Components, Vivian Zee, PR & Advertising Manager, Tel: (852) 2610 6472, Email: vivian.zee@rs-components.com; Techworks Asia Ltd, Claire Walker / Karrie Lee, Tel: (852) 2525 3980, Email: claire@techworksasia.com / karrie@techworksasia.com

Web Site: http://www.rs-online.com

JD Sound Enters US Education Market with portable DJ device "GODJ"

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- K-ICT Born2Global Centre (Born2Global), a major Korean government agency under the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP), announced on Sept. 28 that JD Sound, a member of Born2Global makes inroads into the education market in the US.

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JD Sound completed its final delivery of portable DJ device GODJ to middle and high schools located in New York, USA, which has officially approved the product as teaching aids. DJ music classes will be offered from next month when the fall semester begins in the US.

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Currently nine middle, high schools have decided to utilize the handheld DJ device in their music class, including Democracy Prep Charter High School, Democracy Prep Endurance Middle/High School, Bronx Prep Middle/High School, Pathways, Harlem Prep High School, and Democracy Prep Congress Heights Middle School in New York. Democracy Prep Public Schools will allow their affiliated 25 schools to offer music courses utilizing the device.

Teachers are prepared to give their classes without difficulties as JD Sound provides them with English-language video tutorials and teaching material drafts. Students who take the courses will perform at each school festival scheduled to be held in June next year.

JD Sound owns a technology of manufacturing a handheld DJ device. The DJ device features not only all the hardware a user would need including four stereo jacks, mini-USB, onboard memory and embedded battery but also a variety of software-based functions, such as play and record, sound effects, equalizer, beat sequencer and auto DJ.

About JD Sound
JD Sound, established in 2011, has created GODJ Plus based on the expertise on development and manufacture of audio equipment. Since March this year, it has been housed at the Startup Campus in Pangyo as a member firm of the Born2Global. Now the sound equipment company has been discussing businesses of a variety of hardware IP and software IP with a global audio equipment partner, while supplying its products to approximately 20 countries.

For more detailed information on the JD Sound, please check out http://www.jdsound.co.kr

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CONTACT: Jina Lee, Direct:  +82-10-9208-7773, Email:  jlee@born2global.com

Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/born2global