Hisense Announces H7 Series 4K UltraHD Smart TV At Hisense 4K TV 300
Provides ultra-high definition and brilliant 4K picture quality at an affordable price
SUWANEE, Ga., May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense announced their latest Smart TV technology - the Hisense H7 Series 4K UltraHD Smart TV at the Hisense 4K TV 300 in Charlotte. Beginning in June, the 50" Hisense H7 Series will be available in more than 2,000 Walmart stores and on Walmart.com for the affordable price of $598.
The 50" Hisense H7 Series 4K UltraHD Smart TV provides ultra-high definition and brilliant picture quality with four times the display resolution and Smart TV features including the industry's only 4-year UHDTV warranty.
The Hisense H7 Series 4K UltraHD Smart TV has 4K Panel Resolution (3840x2160) bringing vivid colors, crisp lines, bold contrast and theatre quality to the consumer who values a robust and rich entertainment experience. The Hisense 4K UltraHD Smart TV features premium 4K up-conversion (all inputs) and is HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliant.
"We are excited to take home entertainment to another level with the Hisense 4K UltraHD Smart TV," said Jerry Liu, CEO of Hisense USA. "Our partnership with Walmart allows us to make 4K smart TV technology accessible and affordable not just for the early adopters, but for everyone."
The Hisense H7 series is among the first 4K TV models to receive the Netflix Recommended TV designation. The slim and elegant design along with key enhancements including suspending and resuming operation of the TV, always connected to the internet (2x2 Dual-Band Wi-Fi) and one-touch hot keys that turn on the TV and launch select on-demand services, the Hisense H7 Series 4K UltraHD Smart TV modernizes the Smart TV user experience.
Hisense understands the importance of good audio to a completely immersive TV experience. The Hisense H7 Series includes Total Technology(TM) from dbx-tv(®) that creates the best sound possible from the built-in high-performance speakers in the 4K UltraHD Smart TV. Dbx-tv's technology includes Total Sonics(TM), a complete range of audio technologies working together for optimal audio quality; Total Volume(TM), an advanced audio technology that addresses TV viewers' biggest complaint - unwanted changes in loudness; and Total Surround(TM), which envelops listeners in sound from behind and above using only two TV speakers.
The Hisense H7 Series 4K UltraHD Smart TV will be available in Walmart stores and walmart.com beginning in June. For more information visit, hisense-usa.com.
About Hisense USA Corporation
Established in 2001, Hisense USA Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hisense Company, Ltd., headquartered in Qingdao, China.
Hisense USA offers a broad range of technology driven consumer electronics products that are manufactured and distributed across North America, including televisions, refrigerators, air-conditioners, dehumidifiers, beverage coolers and freezers. Hisense USA sells into national retailers across North America, including Walmart, Best Buy, Sams.com, Costco, P.C. Richards, Canadian Tire and more. The Company has established R&D centers in Atlanta, Georgia and San Jose, California to enable localized product development and innovation.
Hisense Company Ltd. is one of the largest television manufacturers in the world with over 10 million televisions produced per year, exported to over 130 countries and regions throughout the world. The Company has production facilities in China, South Africa, Algeria, Egypt and Mexico, as well as sales offices in North America, Europe, Australia, South Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
JOBY GripTight Series for Smaller Tablets Gives Device Users the Freedom to Enjoy Media Everywhere
Lightweight, Compact and Simple-to-Use Stands and Mount Give Users the Best Angles for Smaller Tablet Viewing
PETALUMA, Calif., May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- JOBY expands its best-selling collection of portable GripTight device stands to complement today's popular smaller-sized tablets, with or without protective cases, including: iPad mini((TM)), Nexus 7, Samsung Galaxy Tab(®) 4 7.0, Sony Xperia(® )Z3 Tablet Compact, Kindle Fire HD 7 and Nook HD models.
Tablets continue to be popular connected devices with Gartner, Inc. estimating that worldwide tablet sales will reach 233 million units in 2015, an eight percent increase from 2014. Gartner Press Release, Gartner Says Tablet Sales Continue to be Slow in 2015, January 5, 2015, http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/2954317.
"Due to their compact size, we are seeing consumers use their tablets far more diversely than anyone expected, bringing them beyond the couch, home or office into a wide-range of environments," said Kate Farmer, JOBY brand director. "The GripTight Series for smaller tablets allows users to set up their favorite compact tablets to achieve new perspectives and enable a comfortable, stable and convenient hands-free experience."
The GripTight Micro Stand for smaller tablets (US MSRP $49.95) is a pocket-sized stand that is ideal for reading the news, video chatting with loved ones, watching a movie on a plane, reading recipes from a kitchen counter, or even propping your tablet up and using a keyboard for ease of use. The stand features a steel inner frame and zinc alloy legs, and is sleek and durable enough to stash in a pocket on-the-go convenience. Grippy, rubber feet allow users to stabilize their smaller tablets on uneven surfaces, and the mini-ballhead allows you to pan and tilt 36 degrees to get the preferred angle for viewing various types of media.
The GripTight GorillaPod Stand for smaller tablets (US MSRP $59.95) is a fun, flexible, adaptable accessory that enables the optimal viewing angle, from curling up on the couch to surf the web to watching movies or hanging inside a tent during a camping trip. Designed with flexible, wrappable joints and grippy, rubber feet, this solution allows users to secure their smaller tablets to all kinds of objects and stabilize them on all types of surfaces for the optimal perspective.
The GripTight Mount for smaller tablets (US MSRP $29.95) is a compact, foldable mount that is compatible with larger GorillaPod(TM) camera tripods and standard tripods via a universal, stainless-steel ¼"-20 screw. The mount makes it easy to stabilize and position a smaller tablet to do everything from capturing a time-lapse to using the smaller tablet as a secondary screen. Both the GripTight Micro Stand and GripTight GorillaPod Stand for smaller tablets come with the smaller tablet mount.
For more information, please visit JOBY.com or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and Instagram.
ABOUT JOBY
JOBY changes perspectives with functional and adaptable products for action cam, smartphone, tablet, DSLR, and point and shoot camera users. JOBY redefined the tripod industry a decade ago when it developed the innovative GorillaPod((TM)) flexible tripod. Today, the San Francisco Bay Area-based company continues to create solutions that empower creative, active, and fun lifestyles. For more information, please visit http://www.JOBY.com.
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MOUNT VERNON, N.Y., May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Key Digital(®), an award winning (CES, InfoComm, CEDIA, NAHB) manufacturer of leading-edge technology for HDTV applications, introduces the Champion Series((TM)) 4K HDBaseT/HDMI Matrix Switcher, KD-HD16x16ProK, for the upcoming InfoComm 2015 in Orlando, Florida. As leaders in digital video technology, Key Digital(®) produces a variety of HDMI switchers to provide solutions to installers of commercial and residential A/V systems.
The Champion Series(TM) KD-HD16x16ProK offers 16 HDMI inputs to 16 HDBaseT HDMI outputs with fully automatic CAT5e/6 cable equalization. Each output has individual RS-232, IR input and IR output ports, enabling bi-directional control signal extension. This HDBaseT Matrix switcher allows extension of 4K/60/30/24, 1080p/60, 1080p/23,1080i, 720p up to 400 feet using Key Digital's KD-CAT6STP1X and up to 300 feet using a third-party cabling. Also, allows up to 600 feet of signal extension using 1080p or lesser.
The Champion Series(TM) KD-HD16x16ProK has the ability to pass UHD/4K signal and 3D stereoscopic signal formats. Also it comes with 16 KD-X16x16RX HDBaseT/HDMI Extenders, with IR/RS-232 control signal extension via single CAT5e/6 cabling.
Today's installers need reliable, easy, and fast integration of video and audio in commercial and residential applications. The KD-HD16x16ProK simplifies HDBaseT/HDMI installations by offering all video, audio, and control capabilities needed for the most technical applications. All are backed with a lifetime warranty.
For more information on how Key Digital(®) is revolutionizing digital video transmission, visit http://www.keydigital.com. Key Digital(®) will be exhibiting at InfoComm 2015. For more information click here or visit us at Booth 3473.
Key Digital Industry Leadership
Mike Tsinberg, Founder and President of Key Digital(®), is a holder of 40 HDTV patents.
-- "Father of DVD" - Developed architecture and system software for world
first Digital Video Disk (DVD) MPEG2 based authoring system--key DVD
enabling technology
-- Participated with Emmy Award Winner for DVD technology development
-- 2009 Inductee by HDTV by the Academy of DTV Pioneers (CEA) - Top 200
Pioneers
-- SMTPE Fellow
-- Adele De Berri Pioneers Award winner at InfoComm 2013
About Key Digital(®
)Key Digital(®) is an award winning (CES, InfoComm, CEDIA, NAHB) developer and manufacturer of leading-edge technology for HDTV applications, delivering total video systems solutions. The company manufactures a wide range of digital video processing and video signal distribution solutions as well as control systems marketed broadly to the HDTV community, such as digital video and audio processors, switchers, distribution amplifiers, cables, adapters, and more. For more information, visit our webpage at http://www.keydigital.com.
A whole new level of accessibility for the connected life - Introducing "Winston" - Eastlink's dramatically evolved Security and Automation service
-- Affordable: Customers get a lot more for less including totally revamped
packaging and pricing
-- Modern: Home in your hands with full smartphone capability
-- Simple: Easy to manage home system no matter where you are
-- Working with and for you: Featuring highly advanced services like
Geofencing
HALIFAX, May 26, 2015 /CNW/ - Consumers looking for simplicity in their connected life at a truly affordable price are in luck as Eastlink dramatically evolves its Security and Automation service.
The idea of the smart or intelligent home has been around for a while but has been largely unattainable for most households. Eastlink's newly re-engineered service - called "Winston" is so much more than the typical alarm monitoring system delivering the industry's most advanced automation at a price the average household can now afford.
"We've learned a lot since we launched home security and automation a couple of years ago," says Eastlink CEO Lee Bragg. "Customers have been clear about what they want - and they want simple and accessible."
Bragg explains that technology partner Alarm.com - recently highlighted in the Apple watch launch - has helped the company bring a highly evolved product to the market that has full smartphone capability while being very affordable.
Along with the peace-of-mind that comes from the ability to automatically receive updates and photos on your mobile device, Winston also offers highly advanced services like Geofencing.
"Geofencing sounds complicated but it's really quite simple," explains Jason Brunt, Eastlink's Director of Home Automation. "For example, if you've programmed your home's personal settings to activate at 6:00 p.m. and you happen to be headed home earlier than that, Winston detects when you are a certain distance away and begins preparing for your arrival by adjusting things like the thermostat and turning on the outdoor lights."
This, and other advanced features, makes Winston a highly desirable service for many households.
Brunt goes on to say that: "With our new system, customers can issue unique access codes to anyone who needs to enter their home on a day-to-day basis. That means kids, the dog walker, even the babysitter can all have their own code, and the customer can control which times of the day the codes are active. This eliminates the need for multiple keys and the risk associated with those keys falling into the wrong hands."
Early feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Here's what some customers are enjoying:
-- "I love the fact that I get an email alert with a picture when my kids
come home for lunch or arrive home after school."
-- "A few years ago, we came home from a weekend away to find our family
room flooded. I feel better knowing that now I can receive an alert if
and when the system detects water on the floor."
-- "Sometimes we leave our garage door open by mistake. We really like that
our new system sends us an alert when we've left the neighborhood to let
us know the door is still open so we can close the door remotely."
-- "I thought that having this level of sophisticated home connectedness
came at too steep a price for our family's budget. So happy that's not
the case and that we can actually afford to give ourselves peace of mind
when we're not home."
For more information about Eastlink's Security and Automation services, please visit eastlink.ca .
About Eastlink
Headquartered in Halifax, NS, Eastlink is Canada's largest family-owned and operated telecommunications provider, delivering world-class video entertainment and communications services to residential, business and public sector customers across the country.
Powered by state-of-the-art fibre optic and wireless networks, Eastlink's advanced services include Unmatched TV featuring Wireless TV powered by Maestro, Personal Picks, and Video OnDemand, Internet Evolved including Cloud services, wireless featuring nationwide calling, competitive local and long distance telephone, home security and automation, data communications and exclusive, locally-produced programming on Eastlink TV.
Eastlink is one of Canada's Best Managed Companies at the platinum level with operations in Nova Scotia, PEI, NL, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia as well as Bermuda.
Beddit Releases World's First Truly Smart Sleep Monitoring System
HELSINKI, May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Global consumer sleep technology leader, Beddit Ltd. brings feng shui to the bedroom
with upgraded versions of their sleep monitor and mobile app, Beddit Smart and Beddit 2.0,
whose release signifies the first truly ambient sleep monitoring experience.
Come again? Ambient?
That's right. Utilizing the latest Bluetooth Smart technology, Beddit Smart introduces
the first version of it's unique Smart-measuring functionality: measure sleep
automatically with no interaction required at all. This makes collecting long-term sleep
data a whole lot easier which is the most important factor for understanding your sleep.
"While Beddit Smart provides important hardware upgrades for faster pairing and
draining less battery from your mobile device, the most important new feature is the
Smart-measuring. We've gotten feedback that users want to monitor their sleep in the
long-term but simply forget to turn on the measuring on a nightly basis. Well, that
problem has been now solved and people can truly focus on sleeping better." said Beddit
CEO, Lasse Leppakorpi.
The Beddit Smart sensor is installed right under the top bedsheet and the
new-and-improved Beddit 2.0 mobile application will do the rest. A connection between the
mobile app and sensor will be initiated whenever an iOS-device is placed in Bluetooth
range and the sensor detects there's someone sleeping on it. Users don't need to manually
trigger a sleep monitoring session but those who still prefer the old battle-proven way
may still opt into the manual triggering.
What's more, Beddit's already-leading edge sleep data will be even more expanded and
improved. The Beddit 2.0 application update provides a thorough visual renovation along
with new features such as:
- Short-term sleep history - helps you keep track of your sleep rhythm and
trends
- Sleep remarks - how does your nightly data compare to your averages?
- Sleep efficiency - are you actually sleeping when in bed?
Both Beddit Smart and the Beddit 2.0 app update are due for release Tuesday 26th May
2015. More features like expanded sleep history will be available in the following app
update.
About Beddit
Beddit (founded in 2007) has offices in Finland and Silicon Valley. Beddit creates
revolutionary products for monitoring sleep, heart rate and breathing without any
disturbing wearable sensors or additional gadgets. Beddit products are globally used by
consumers, medical and sports professionals alike. http://www.beddit.com
For further information, please contact:
Ida Lonnroth, Communications Lead
ida(at)beddit.com
+358-50-50-60-723
Cutting-Edge Protection: OtterBox Makes the Case for GALAXY S6 edge
FORT COLLINS, Colo., May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Next Big Thing is now with the newest innovation from Samsung. GALAXY S6 edge boasts a dual-edge display to keep notifications just a touch away. OtterBox offers cutting-edge protection for GALAXY S6 edge with the sleek precision of Symmetry Series or barely there feel of Clearly Protected 360 device wraps, available now.(1)
"Samsung GALAXY S6 edge is a leading innovation in smartphone design," said OtterBox President and CEO Pete Lindgren. "We challenged our engineers to create a case that not only protects the device, but still allows the unique features of the phone to shine through. Symmetry Series is thin and light in your hand, allows you to access the edges and gives you the confidence to get the most out of your GALAXY S6 edge."
Symmetry Series covers GALAXY S6 edge with sleek protection and style. The dual-material construction and beveled edge keep the sloped screen safe from drops, and its single-piece design makes the case simple and quick to install. Wraparound graphics and colors add a flash of personality to the GALAXY S6 edge case.
For the minimalist who prefers to show off every curve of GALAXY S6 edge, Clearly Protected 360 provides a barrier from scratches and scuffs. Its precision cut covers every face and side of the device so scratches don't reach the dual-edge display. Bubble-free application makes installation a cinch and the ultra-clear material keeps the phone looking sharp.
Symmetry Series and Clearly Protected 360 for GALAXY S6 edge are available now on otterbox.com and at select retailers for $39.95 and $29.95, respectively. Learn more at otterbox.com.
About OtterBox:
Starting in 1998 with a line of dry boxes, OtterBox(®) has evolved into the No. 1-selling case for smartphones in the U.S. and a global leader in mobile device protection.(2) Its diverse lineup of protective solutions for smartphone and tablet devices is the result of precision engineering, diligent testing and continual technological advancement, giving technology users the confidence to make the most of their mobile world. OtterBox is a seven-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. and was named one of "America's Most Promising Companies" by Forbes Magazine. The company is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo., with offices in San Diego; Boston; Cork, Ireland; and Hong Kong.
For more information, visit otterbox.com. Protecting your mobile world.
Note:
(1) Symmetry Series and Clearly Protected 360 are NOT protective against water. Will provide added protection against bumps and shock.
(2) No. 1-selling smartphone case source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 1/2014 - 12/2014
Mentor Graphics Announces FloTHERM XT with EDA Connectivity for Advanced Thermal Management
WILSONVILLE, Ore., May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the newest version of the FloTHERM® XT software product with advanced thermal management capabilities for electronic systems, printed circuit board (PCB) and packages of any geometric complexity. As the industry's first integrated mechanical design automation (MDA) and electronic design automation (EDA) electronics cooling solution, the FloTHERM XT product has CAD-centric technology and a robust mesher which simulates complex geometries with ease, speed, and accuracy.
The new FloTHERM XT product now supports transient analysis, Joule heating, parametric studies, extended EDA integration capabilities, and new modeling options, including a cutting-edge ability to represent copper in detail for complex PCBs. These capabilities provide an ideal solution for the thermal simulation of electronic devices used in a broad range of markets including automotive, transportation, consumer electronics, industrial automation as well as aerospace and defense.
"FloTHERM XT extended modeling, EDA interfacing capabilities and UI improvements have been well received by our customers as well as our consulting team," said William Maltz, president and founder, Electronic Cooling Solutions Inc. "We can now take raw mechanical and electrical design data for an electronics system through to a viable thermal model appropriate for advanced parametric analysis. The improvements offered by FloTHERM XT enable us to work more efficiently and to build and run models with a significant reduction of engineering time and effort."
For thermal specialists and design engineers, the FloTHERM XT product provides early design virtual prototyping and advanced "what-if" analysis for improved product quality, minimized design iterations, and faster time to market. New key product capabilities include:
-- Transient Analysis: time-varying analyses across all industrial
applications is enabled with the FloTHERM XT state-of-the-art solver and
intuitive user interface (UI).
-- Component and Board Manipulation: time is saved by importing any board
and component layout and easily modifying data for position, size,
orientation, shape and modeling level prior to transfer to the FloTHERM
XT product.
-- Joule Heating: comprehensive analysis platform predicts current density,
electric potential, and associated Joule heating effects in complex
electronics systems, PCBs and other high-power devices - a valuable
feature for automotive and power electronics applications.
-- Parametric Study: a new integrated environment for defining, solving and
analyzing results for parametric variations of geometry, attributes
(e.g. material, thermal) plus solution parameters significantly enhances
the design optimization process.
-- EDA Tool Connectivity: a new ODB++ interface for non-Mentor Graphics®
layout tools supports Cadence, Zuken and Altium and helps users save
time by providing increased user flexibility and use of existing EDA
data.
-- New Modeling Options: PCB copper nets and traces are represented in full
3D detail, critical for higher-fidelity solutions or high-power
applications using Joule heating effects for critical devices on a
board.
-- Enhanced UI: easy-to-use interface and enhanced functionality enables
efficient use of the FloTHERM XT software for an improved intuitive user
experience.
"We continually strive to make our advanced technologies easier to use, yet more powerful, for our customers - and our new FloTHERM XT product continues to deliver on this promise," stated Roland Feldhinkel, general manager of Mentor Graphics Mechanical Analysis Division. "This version enables optimum productivity for today's engineers by providing the needed power, performance and advanced capabilities including EDA support to handle the most complex geometries inside an easy-to-use environment."
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronics and semiconductor companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues over the last 12 months in excess of $1.24 billion. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.
(Mentor Graphics and FloTHERM are registered trademarks of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.)
FlexITy Announces the Grand Opening of the "Collaboratory" in Winnipeg
This state-of-the-art showcase facility will enable enterprise customers to test, prove out and experience cloud based unified communications solutions, driving risk-free innovation.
WINNIPEG, May 26, 2015 /CNW/ - FlexITy Solutions Inc. chose the grand opening of its Winnipeg operations center to launch their unified communication solutions "Collaboratory" initiative to Western Canada.
The "Collaboratory", powered by Cisco technology, will leverage FlexITy's facility to create an environment for enterprise private and public sector organizations to test innovative voice, data and collaboration solutions in a simulated environment.
Cisco and FlexITy will leverage the Collaboratory to showcase shared offerings that are based on Cisco's market leading networking and unified communications platforms.
"We are very excited to be able to extend our relationship with Cisco in this way", said FlexITy CEO Peter Stavropoulos. "We have made a significant investment in Cisco and as a result are a Canadian leader in terms of capabilities, certifications and delivery strength. Our team has proven experience deploying Cisco-based solutions and we continually invest to ensure that our people maintain the highest levels of certification on their products."
"FlexITy is one of our premier partners and we believe this relationship will prove valuable to our shared customers as they explore the potential of unified communications platforms to change their business, " said David De Abreu, vice president partners and solutions for Cisco Canada.
Stavropoulos highlighted that FlexITy has invested to deliver a value added offering through the integration of Cisco's products with his organization's own intellectual property. He emphasized the importance of the Collaboratory in helping new and existing organizations understand the art of the possible.
"This is particularly true for public sector organizations," added Stavropoulos. "They often lack the resources or opportunity to experiment with new solutions in order to prove out the business case or to explore benefits and risks. The Collaboratory changes this. It provides an environment where we can work with our partners to help customers assess their requirements, develop solutions that meet those needs and experience the technology in action."
Of particular importance to public sector organizations, Stavropoulos noted that the Collaboratory can demonstrate the value of:
-- State of the art voice, data and collaboration solutions that can extend
reach to constituents over a widely dispersed geographic area;
-- Simplified billing and cost accounting structures that reduce the
overall cost to taxpayers;
-- Advanced automation and orchestration capabilities that can integrate
other systems into a seamless management environment;
-- Rapid deployment models including self-administered user provisioning
options;
-- End to end data encryption that ensures security and integrity; and,
-- Strong Canadian based hosting models that secure public sector
information assets in the country.
De Abreu added," We are excited about the opportunity to have another location to demonstrate the potential of these game changing solutions to public sector and private sector enterprise clients."
FlexITy's Winnipeg-based facility is one of a handful of sites that combines this level of solution capability in North America and it is unique in Western Canada.
About FlexITy Solutions
FlexITy Solutionsis a leading provider of voice, data, converged and managed services for businesses throughout Canada. FlexITy's approach aligns best practices with its industry acumen to deliver unprecedented results for its clients, reducing costs and optimizing critical infrastructure management. FlexITy offers a broad range of products and services including infrastructure design, implementation and support, security and compliance solutions, Unified Communications, Managed Services and Data Centre integration. FlexITy is proven to be one of North America's fastest growing Unified Communications and Collaboration service providers. Experienced People. Advanced Technologies. Powered by Passion. http://www.FlexITy.com, 866.779.FLEX(3539).
Cisco, the Cisco logo and Cisco Systems are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems Inc. in the United States and certain other countries.
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CONTACT: Press Contact: Ron Stewart, EVP Marketing and Communications, FlexITy Solutions, 1.866.779.3539, ron.stewart@flexity.com; @goFlexITy, #FlexITy-Winnipeg
NAPCO Security Technologies Expands Market with Launch of Verizon Network Certified StarLink(TM) CDMA Alarm Communicator
NEW YORK, May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- NAPCO Security Technologies, one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-technology electronic security, connected home, video, fire alarm, access control and door-locking systems, today announces the addition of the StarLink(TM) CDMA Alarm Communicator, featuring Verizon Network Certified(TM) service to augment its popular line of Alarm Signal communication devices.
NAPCO's StarLink uses field-proven, Signal-Boost(TM) technology throughout communication transmission and reception. The super-amplified alarm signals and wave shapes provide unprecedented reliability even in remote/fringe areas, for the ultimate in alarm industry monitoring communications. This effort will considerably expand the Company's market footprint and potentially drive substantial future growth in the lucrative subscription-based, monthly recurring revenue, alarm signal communication category. NAPCO Dealers are in the process of replacing 2G communicators, whose network shuts down in 2017, with our more advanced StarLink 3G/4G and now CDMA product.
NAPCO Security Technologies CEO, Richard Soloway stated, "The launch of NAPCO's StarLink Universal CDMA is a powerful step in increasing our market presence in this highly profitable, service-driven revenue category."
About NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc.
NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. is one of the world's leading solutions providers and manufacturers of high-technology electronic security, connected home, video, fire alarm, access control and door locking systems. The Company consists of four Divisions: NAPCO, its security and connected home segment, plus three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Alarm Lock, Continental Instruments, and Marks USA. Headquartered in Amityville, New York, its products are installed by tens of thousands of security professionals worldwide in commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and government applications. NAPCO products have earned a reputation for innovation, technical excellence and reliability, positioning the Company for growth in the multi-billion dollar and rapidly expanding electronic security market. For additional information on NAPCO, please visit the Company's web site at http://www.napcosecurity.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Intersil's Innovative 60V Synchronous Buck Controller Simplifies Power Supply Design
Easy-to-use ISL8117 eliminates need for intermediate power conversion stage in industrial applications
MILPITAS, Calif., May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ: ISIL), a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, today announced the first 60V synchronous buck controller able to bypass the intermediate step-down conversion stage traditionally employed in industrial applications. The ISL8117 synchronous step-down PWM controller's low duty cycle (40ns minimum on time) enables the direct step-down conversion from 48V to a 1V point-of-load. This technical achievement makes it possible for designers to reduce system complexity and solution cost in industrial, factory automation, medical and communications infrastructure applications.
In high voltage applications where a lower output voltage is required, designers have traditionally relied on modules that increase system cost, or two stage DC/DC solutions that increase solution footprint and complexity. The ISL8117 controller offers a cost-effective and reliable alternative for applications where Vout to Vin ratio is low. The ISL8117 uses valley current mode modulation with adaptive slope compensation to enable stable operation for a wide range of Vin and Vout combinations, with no external compensation required. System designers can also use the ISL8117's adjustable frequency up to 2MHz to optimize power supply cost, size and efficiency.
The innovative ISL8117 reduces solution footprint and simplifies design without compromising performance. Default design values for commonly used functions and the ISL8117's wide Vin and Vout reduce the number of external components compared to competing solutions. With the ISL8117, engineers can design a complete DC/DC buck conversion solution with only 10 components, including MOSFETs and passives, and achieve up to 98% conversion efficiency with 1.5% output voltage accuracy. The ISL8117's low pin count and layout friendly pin architecture also minimizes the number of overlapping traces, further improving power supply performance.
"The ISL8117 buck controller addresses a growing need for direct POL conversion from very high input voltage such as 48V to 1V output," said Mark Downing, senior vice president of Infrastructure and Industrial Power Products at Intersil. "The unique ability to support light load efficiency mode is critical in industrial applications and makes the ISL8117 a much better alternative than existing solutions based on older technology."
Key Features and Specifications
-- Wide input voltage range of 4.5V to 60V covers all standard input rails
including 5V, 12V, 24V, 36V, 42V and 48V
-- Wide voltage output range is configurable from 0.6V to 54V
-- Smallest min on time in the market, which enables a very low duty cycle
power supply and eliminates the need for a two stage solution in many
applications
-- Programmable 100kHz to 2MHz switching frequency can be synchronized to
reduce radiated system noise and avoid beat frequency issues
-- Complete fault protection for long term reliability including
over-voltage, under-voltage, over-current and over-temperature
-- High current FET drivers and DEM mode operation ensures efficiency at
all load levels
-- Adjustable soft-start with pre-bias support enables the sequenced
startup of multiple ISL8117 controllers
The ISL8117 high voltage controller can be combined with Intersil low dropout linear regulators such as the ISL80136, ISL80138, ISL80101A, and integrated FET switching regulators (ISL8023/24 or ISL8016) to support the bulk power rails in a typical process control industrial application.
Pricing and Availability
The ISL8117 is available now in 4mm x 4mm QFN and 6.4mm x 5mm HTSSOP packages. Pricing for the QFN package is $1.80 USD and the HTSSOP is $1.95 USD in 1k quantities.
Two evaluation boards priced at $80 USD allow designers to quickly evaluate device features and performance: ISL8117EVAL1Z low power (Vin 4.5V-60V and 3.3Vout/6A), and the ISL8117EVAL2Z high power (Vin 18V-60V and 12Vout/20A).
Two demonstration reference design boards priced at $60 USD allow designers to produce low power (factory automation or robotic) and high power (telecom or pachinko) applications.
For more information on the ISL8117 60V controller, evaluation boards and demo reference design boards, please visit: http://www.intersil.com/products/isl8117. Watch a video of the ISL8117 evaluation and demo boards.
About Intersil
Intersil Corporation is a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions. The company's products form the building blocks of increasingly intelligent, mobile and power hungry electronics, enabling advances in power management to improve efficiency and extend battery life. With a deep portfolio of intellectual property and a rich history of design and process innovation, Intersil is the trusted partner to leading companies in some of the world's largest markets, including industrial and infrastructure, mobile computing, automotive and aerospace. For more information about Intersil, visit our website at http://www.intersil.com.
Intersil and the Intersil logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intersil Corporation. All other brands, product names and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners.
Castrol EDGE has premiered its latest Titanium Trial driving challenge, featuring
Formula Drift professional Matt Powers driving his Roush Stage 3 Mustang whilst wearing a
state-of-the-art Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 headset: blind to the real world around
him, but fully-immersed in a rapidly changing 3D virtual world.
In a world first, Castrol EDGE fused video games technology and a real world driving
experience, using a modified car and virtual reality technology, so a computer-generated
world responded to the driver's and car's movements in real time.
The video game-like experience featured a mind-blowing landscape of falling boulders,
crumbling track, tunnels, sheer cliff drops and even a cameo virtual appearance from
another racing icon - with the landscape's shifts reacting to Matt Powers' every driving
move.
The challenge was part of Castrol EDGE's Titanium Trials, a series of high-powered
driving challenges that bring man and machine together to push the boundaries of
performance enabled by the strength of Castrol EDGE boosted with fluid Titanium technology
- Castrol's most technologically advanced and strongest oil.
After taking on the VIRTUAL DRIFT Trial, Matt Powers said: "Virtual Drift was
exhilarating and challenging like nothing I've ever done before. It's been awesome not
only being involved and testing this next generation of gaming technology but the
possibilities this opens up for motor sport in general are mind blowing. I had to rely on
my instincts and the car to perform, with the strength of Castrol EDGE in the engine to
give me the reassurance that the car would reach its maximum performance."
Castrol EDGE and creative technologists, Adam Amaral and Glenn Snyder, developed the
all-new technology behind the trial. Everything from the steering angle and wheel spin, to
the dynamic damping and throttle position was tracked, allowing Castrol EDGE to simulate
the vehicle with near perfect accuracy in the virtual world.
With the Oculus Rift DK2 updating 75 times a second, brand new technology was needed
to match or exceed that rate, making a previously sit-down, stationary experience, now a
mobile experience in a moving vehicle for the first time ever.
Notes to Editors
The Titanium Trials:
The Titanium Trials are a series of high-powered driving challenges to demonstrate the
strength of Castrol EDGE boosted with fluid Titanium technology - Castrol's most
technologically advanced and strongest oil to date.
Titanium Strong Blackout:
In 2014, the first Castrol EDGE Titanium Trial took place: Titanium Strong Blackout.
YouTube sensation Ken Block, Augusto Farfus (BMW Motorsport works driver/DTM), Mike
Rockenfeller (Audi Sport works driver/DTM) and Adrian Zaugg (Lamborghini Squadra Corse
test driver) teamed up for the first time and took on a one-of-a-kind race against the
lights, on a course drenched in darkness.
Blackout featured the world's first state-of-the-art, pitch-black racetrack made out
of hundreds of beams of light. The course was designed to accommodate a four-car relay
that tested the team's driving skill as they worked together for the first time.
Castrol EDGE:
Castrol EDGE boosted with fluid Titanium technology, our strongest oil:
- Castrol EDGE boosted with fluid Titanium technology doubles its film
strength
- Prevents oil film breakdown
- Reduces friction to help maximize engine performance
Formula Drift professional Matt Powers driving his Roush Stage 3 Mustang whilst
wearing a state-of-the-art Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 headset: blind to the real world
around him, but fully-immersed in a rapidly changing 3D virtual world.
In a world first, Castrol EDGE fused video games technology and a real world driving
experience, using a modified car and virtual reality technology, so a computer-generated
world responded to the driver's and car's movements in real time.
The video game-like experience featured a mind-blowing landscape of falling boulders,
crumbling track, tunnels, sheer cliff drops and even a cameo virtual appearance from
another racing icon - with the landscape's shifts reacting to Matt Powers' every driving
manoeuvre.
The challenge was part of Castrol EDGE's Titanium Trials, a series of high-powered
driving challenges that bring man and machine together to push the boundaries of
performance enabled by the strength of Castrol EDGE boosted with Titanium FST(TM) -
Castrol's most technologically advanced and strongest oil to date.
After taking on the VIRTUAL DRIFT Trial, Matt Powers said: "Virtual Drift was
exhilarating and challenging like nothing I've ever done before. It's been awesome not
only being involved and testing this next generation of gaming technology but the
possibilities this opens up for motor sport in general are mind blowing. I had to rely on
my instincts and the car to perform, with the strength of Castrol EDGE in the engine to
give me the reassurance that the car would reach its maximum performance."
Similar to Titanium Strong Blackout (the first Titanium Trial), the course was
designed to push Powers and his Mustang to achieve maximum performance. Overcoming this
challenge was made possible thanks to Castrol EDGE, enabling Powers to step up, push it
and be Titanium Strong.
Castrol EDGE and creative technologists, Adam Amaral and Glenn Snyder, developed the
all-new technology behind the trial. By extracting the data from the car's internal
diagnostics (OBD2 data) and exterior positional tracking systems (GPS and inertial
measurement), the team were able to sync the data with Power's Oculus Rift DK2 helmet,
making a previously sit-down, stationary experience, now a mobile experience in a moving
vehicle. For the first time ever, the team turned a real car into a giant game controller,
allowing Powers to experience the virtual world through his helmet as he drove the course.
Everything from the steering angle and wheel spin, to the dynamic damping and throttle
position was tracked, allowing Castrol EDGE to simulate the vehicle with near perfect
accuracy in the virtual world. With the Oculus Rift DK2 updating 75 times a second, new
technology was needed to match or exceed that rate, to give Powers a seamless driving
experience. It's this expertise and granular attention to detail that helped bring the
trial to life.
Most Powerful Portable PA System to Launch at InfoComm 2015 in Orlando, FL
Designed by Anchor Audio, Inc. based on industry demand
CARLSBAD, Calif., May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bigfoot(®) Line Array, the loudest and most powerful battery powered PA ever engineered, will debut this June at InfoComm 2015 in Orlando, Florida, by portable sound system manufacturer, Anchor Audio, Inc. The concept for a turnkey system of this sound pressure level (SPL) and wattage stemmed from multiple requests from Anchor Audio's customer and dealer network to deliver a portable sound system that can be heard across a football field, over military trainings, and provide a portable sound solution for large events.
To accomplish its claims, the Bigfoot emits 130 dB and 400 Watts AC/DC of sound through its five 8" neodymium woofers and one high-efficiency compression driver, all powered by 3 rechargeable batteries. With a durable UV resistant enclosure and two rugged, heavy-duty 8" wheels, the Bigfoot transports easily and, like its namesake, can withstand tough environments. Bigfoot - as well as the majority of Anchor's product line - is manufactured in the USA, ships same day, and is covered by an industry leading six-year warranty.
"We like to do the unprecedented," said David Jacobs, chairman of the board for Anchor Audio, on developing the first ever battery powered 130 dB line array. "Our customers are continually thrilled with their Beacon Line Array Portable Sound System - excited by both the sound quality and sophisticated design - but an increasing demographic of our customers are wanting even more power, which is why we developed the Bigfoot."
The Bigfoot is the first Anchor Audio portable sound system that offers up to four built-in UHF wireless receivers. Standard inputs and outputs include: two universal microphone inputs, one 1/4" balanced line input, one 3.5 mm AUX balanced line input, and USB charging for portable devices. It also features standard built-in Bluetooth connectivity on all models and an optional built-in CD/MP3 combo player. The Bigfoot includes bass and treble controls for fine-tuning as well as a battery level indicator.
The Bigfoot Line Array is available a la carte as well as in packages with either two or four wireless receivers and microphones. The cost of a base unit starts at $3,350 - suggested retail price. The top of the line package, the Bigfoot Quad, includes the system with standard built-in Bluetooth, a built-in CD/MP3 combo player, four wireless receivers, and the customer's choice of four wireless microphones.
"This thing will blow your hair back," said Janet Jacobs, president of Anchor Audio. Bigfoot will debut at the 2015 InfoComm International Tradeshow this June at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, in Anchor Audio's booth #933. Bigfoot will start shipping August 1st, 2015. To pre-order Bigfoot or for more information about Anchor Audio products, contact Anchor Audio at 800.262.4671, via email at sales@anchoraudio.com, or visit http://www.anchoraudio.com.
About Anchor Audio, Inc.
Anchor Audio, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of portable sound systems, public address systems, speaker monitors, wired and wireless intercoms, and lecterns.
Established in 1975, Anchor Audio made the first portable sound system in a small building in Torrance, California. Forty years later and in a much larger factory in Carlsbad, California, Anchor manufactures portable sound systems for every type of market including education, commercial, hospitality, places of worship, government, and military.
Made in the USA, the company can guarantee the quality of its products and quick deliver. Anchor Audio strives to maintain the tradition of delivering excellent products that are covered by an industry leading six-year warranty.
LONDON, May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- If you thought Altec Lansing's all-weather Life Jacket⢠portable Bluetooth(®) speaker couldn't get any better, meet the BoomJacket. This sequel to last year's indoor/outdoor mega-hit features the same rain/dirt/shock-proof construction with an even richer sonic experience, a curvy new design, mounting capabilities and up to 40 hours of continuous playback on a single charge. That's longer than any competitive product without having to lower the volume to conserve power.
Like its predecessor, the BoomJacket boasts a heavy-duty, washable rubberized skin that is IP67-rated for its waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant abilities. Drop it in the pool? Spill a drink on it? Leave it outside in the rain or overnight on the beach? Not to worry. It's floatable, submersible and impervious to indignities like dirt and sand so the music will play on - no matter what.
With dual 2.0" neodymium drivers, a passive radiator design, Altec Lansing DSP audio enhancement technology, aptX(®) CD-quality wireless audio and a bigger power amp that lets every riff and groove roar even when there are no walls to bounce off of, the BoomJacket pumps out huge volume along with crisp, clear sound that doesn't miss a beat - whether your tastes run to Taylor Swift, Adele, Sam Smith, or Ed Sheeran.
That first-class sound also has looks to match, thanks to a unique elliptical-shaped form factor that raises the style bar while also retaining the compact size. At just one pound and 7.5" x 3.125" x 2.825", the BoomJacket is compact enough to tag along anywhere. It can also be attached to a bike, kayak, tent poles, tennis or volleyball uprights, or nearly anywhere else using the new universal screw mount built into the housing.
Music can be played or streamed wirelessly up to 50 feet away from Bluetooth-enabled Apple(®), Android⢠or BlackBerry(®) phones, tablets or laptops, or in wired mode using the built-in Aux port. Pairing is easy - complete with voice confirmation as soon as the connection is live - and needs to be set up only once per device, as the BoomJacket remembers up to eight devices.
Altec Lansing's new sonic star is also a superstar when it comes to power. In addition to its 40-hour battery life, it can be recharged through either a computer USB port or a wall outlet, serve as a power supply for smartphones or other devices via the USB connector included in the package, and support power banks for users who need their devices recharged on the road. It even indicates how much battery power is left - verbally - by pressing the power and volume up (+) buttons on top of the speaker simultaneously.
Built-in speakerphone functionality - courtesy of an onboard microphone - allows for clear hands-free calls with spoken caller ID that reads the caller's name instead of a phone number; the ability to dial, accept, reject and terminate calls with voice commands; and no need to disconnect to talk.
The Altec Lansing BoomJacket will be available this summer at Dixons, Currys and Carphone Warehouse at an estimated great value of £99.99, including a carrying pouch and USB charging, 3.5mm AUX-in and power supply cables. Mounting options will be sold separately.
About Altec Lansing
For more than 75 years, Altec Lansing has been shaping the history of sound delivery by producing exceptional speakers with legendary acoustics, while catering to the consumer who won't compromise sound quality. The company boasts a unique history of innovation that includes the introduction of the first "talkie" film speakers, the first set of desktop computer speakers, and the first iPod, iPhone and iPad docking stations. Always entrenched in the music community, Altec Lansing continues to be a first choice for musicians and audiophiles alike. Those who know audio, know Altec.
Leading-Edge System Supports up to 32 FPGAs that Can Be Shared Among Multiple Users
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --S2C, Inc., a leading provider of FPGA-based rapid prototyping solutions, introduces the Prodigy(TM) Cloud Cube(TM), an enterprise-class, FPGA-based prototyping system. Cloud Cube can hold up to 32 FPGAs with a capacity of up to 1.4 billion gates in a single chassis that provides power, cooling, and remote control capabilities. The Cloud Cube system works with the entire Prodigy Complete Prototyping Platform, including: Prodigy Player Pro(TM) for partitioning, Prodigy ProtoBridge(TM) for linking FPGA prototypes to system-level simulation, and S2C's library of 80+ Prodigy Prototype Ready(TM) daughter cards.
"Our Prodigy Cloud Cube system allows engineering teams to take a huge leap forward in prototyping their largest and most ambitious designs," commented Toshio Nakama, CEO of S2C, Inc. "This advanced technology offers the freedom and flexibility to simultaneously manage a large group of geographically dispersed developers utilizing different Prodigy Logic Modules. The result is a dramatic cost savings and greatly accelerated time-to-market."
Prodigy Cloud Cube
Cloud Cube provides unprecedented capacity and scalability with support of up to 32 FPGAs using a combination of Quad, Dual, or Single Prodigy Logic Modules. 16 engineers can simultaneously use any of the Logic Modules in a Cloud Cube with remote access through Ethernet. Different designs or multiple instances of the same design can run concurrently in a Cloud Cube. This powerful chassis system features:
-- Auto recognition of Prodigy Logic Modules
-- Auto detection of interconnection/cable setup between Logic Modules in a
Cloud Cube
-- Auto detection of daughter cards installed on Logic Modules
-- 6 global clock sources to all Logic Modules with less than 200ps skew
-- Power On/Off/Recycle of individual Logic Modules
-- Unique tray design for easily mounting Logic Modules & daughter cards
-- Transparent and removable windows for easy access and monitoring
-- Flexible cable connections between slots on both sides
-- Access to each Logic Module directly or through a network switch
-- Runtime software for controlling and monitoring the Cloud Cube
-- Self-tests to quickly isolate design problems from hardware or
connection issues
"The addition of the Cloud Cube to our Prodigy Prototyping Platform helps fulfill our commitment to providing designers with a complete prototyping platform," added Toshio Nakama. "We'll be extending this platform to include powerful cloud-based management software and multi-FPGA debug capabilities in the near future."
Prodigy Cloud Cube can be seen in action in the S2C booth #3108 at the 2015 Design Automation Conference (DAC) at Moscone Center in San Francisco from June 8-10.
Availability
Prodigy Cloud Cube is available now. Contact your local sales representative for pricing.
About S2C
Founded and headquartered in San Jose, California, S2C has been successfully delivering rapid SoC prototyping solutions since 2003. S2C provides:
-- Rapid FPGA-based prototyping hardware and automation software
-- Prototype Ready(TM) IP, interfaces and platforms
-- System-level design verification and acceleration tools
With over 200 customers, S2C's focus is on SoC/ASIC development to reduce the SoC design cycle. Our highly qualified engineering team and customer-centric sales force understands our users' SoC development needs. S2C systems have been deployed by leaders in consumer electronics, communications, computing, image processing, data storage, research, defense, education, automotive, medical, design services, and silicon IP. S2C is headquartered in San Jose, CA with offices and distributors around the globe including the UK, Israel, China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. For more information, visit http://www.s2cinc.com.
Media Contact
Rob van Blommestein
S2C, Inc.
Email: robvb@s2cinc.com
(408) 213-8818
Prototype Ready is a trademark of S2C. S2C acknowledges trademarks or registered trademarks of other organizations for their respective products.
LAIBAO Hi-Tech Co. and Sunpartner Technologies Partner to Manufacture Wysips® Crystal and Wysips® Glass Components
SHENZHEN, China, May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
The Chinese company Laibao Hi-Tech Co., Ltd., specialized in conductive glass, LCD
screens and touchscreens, and Sunpartner Technologies, creator of the invisible
photovoltaic film Wysips(R) and expert in solar NETs (New Energy Technologies), have
signed a partnership agreement. Starting in second quarter 2016, they will mass produce
Wysips(R) Crystal components for the telephone and smartwatch markets and Wysips(R) Glass
smart glazing for the construction and transport industries.
Wysips(R), developed by Sunpartner Technologies, are invisible photovoltaic components
that can turn any surface into a solar panel, able to generate renewable energy from any
light source with zero impact on design aesthetics.
This powerful technology combines optical systems and photovoltaic cells in a
revolutionary way that makes them transparent and invisible to the naked eye. Seamlessly
integrated in a phone's screen, a watch, or glazing, Wysips(R) creates its own perpetual
energy reserves by producing electricity from ambient light. This invisible PV component
generates enough electricity to power the device, with enough left over to power new
features or nearby objects. For example, Wysips(R) Crystal can provide most, and in some
cases all, of the energy needs of a mobile phone or wearable tech like a smartwatch.
Wysips(R) Glass can independently power windows' integral blinds, lighting, automated
shading systems, and automatic opening/closing systems-without connecting to the grid.
Today, the needs of Sunpartner Technologies' clients require large-scale production
starting in Q2 2016. To meet this strong demand, Sunpartner Technologies approached Laibao
Hi-Tech Co, whose expertise in high-tech glass is complementary and whose experience in
large-scale manufacturing is widely recognized.
Specifically, this collaboration with Laibao Hi-Tech Co will ultimately lead to the
production of several million parts per year. This project may also result in an
industrial joint venture to supply screen, telephone, and smartwatch makers, who would
integrate Wysips(R) technology under license from Sunpartner. Mass production is scheduled
to begin by the second quarter of 2016.
Ramos to Display New Intel Core-Based Tablets at CES Asia
SHANGHAI, May 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramos, a leading Chinese tablet manufacturer and Intel's preferred global partner for tablets, has been invited to participate in CES Asia 2015, the first Consumer Electronics Show in Asia. The event will be held in Shanghai from May 25th - 27th, 2015.
Ramos will showcase its latest tablets based on Intel Core processors, including the 2-in-1 M12 tablet equipped with the intel latest 14mm processor Core M processor and its flagship product i series, including i9s, i11pro and i100pro developed on the Bay Trail CR platform, as well as Windows OS-based mobile Q7 that allows voice calls, in addition to several other new products.
The 2-in-1 M12 tablet is expected to attract the most attention among the Ramos products on display. The Intel Core M 5Y10-based M12 supports a 4G memory and a 256G SSD, a large HD IPS screen with 1920*1080 resolution, USB 3.0 connectivity and an external extended memory. In addition, Ramos i100pro, the enhanced edition of i11pro, offers an exquisite look and feel with an all-metallic body as well as significantly reduced thickness and narrower border.
Ramos has been in pursuit of more market opportunities for years, including a recent announcement of expansion into the mobile phone market. In addition to a large investment from the board of directors of Chinese automaker BYD, Ramos has established a close strategic partnership with BYD in terms of the research, development and manufacturing of mobile phones. With a user base of 36 million, Ramos established a reputation of being "fearless" in the marketplace, a reputation that has served to make the firm a hot topic among industry insiders. With an extensive product range and rich user experience, a marketing approach that focuses on the new possibilities for entertainment offered by the ever evolving internet, advanced technologies and strong financial support, Ramos plans to roll out its first smartphone this upcoming July. The company has already releases a rendering of the new smartphone. Ramos' smartphones stand out from the competition due to their attractive appearance, excellent craftsmanship and power efficiency. The firm has also been active in seeking overseas partners for expansion into international markets.
CES Asia 2015
-- Date: May 25th - 27th, 2015
-- Booth No.: N1G54
-- Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center, China
SOURCE Shenzhen Ramos Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Ramos Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
CONTACT: Sun Jing, +86-755-3333-1008 x8020, sunjing@ramos.com.cn
Ramos to Display New Intel Core-Based Tablets at CES Asia
SHANGHAI, May 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramos, a leading Chinese tablet manufacturer and Intel's preferred global partner for tablets, has been invited to participate in CES Asia 2015, the first Consumer Electronics Show in Asia. The event will be held in Shanghai from May 25th - 27th, 2015.
Ramos will showcase its latest tablets based on Intel Core processors, including the 2-in-1 M12 tablet equipped with the intel latest 14mm processor Core M processor and its flagship product i series, including i9s, i11pro and i100pro developed on the Bay Trail CR platform, as well as Windows OS-based mobile Q7 that allows voice calls, in addition to several other new products.
The 2-in-1 M12 tablet is expected to attract the most attention among the Ramos products on display. The Intel Core M 5Y10-based M12 supports a 4G memory and a 256G SSD, a large HD IPS screen with 1920*1080 resolution, USB 3.0 connectivity and an external extended memory. In addition, Ramos i100pro, the enhanced edition of i11pro, offers an exquisite look and feel with an all-metallic body as well as significantly reduced thickness and narrower border.
Ramos has been in pursuit of more market opportunities for years, including a recent announcement of expansion into the mobile phone market. In addition to a large investment from the board of directors of Chinese automaker BYD, Ramos has established a close strategic partnership with BYD in terms of the research, development and manufacturing of mobile phones. With a user base of 36 million, Ramos established a reputation of being "fearless" in the marketplace, a reputation that has served to make the firm a hot topic among industry insiders. With an extensive product range and rich user experience, a marketing approach that focuses on the new possibilities for entertainment offered by the ever evolving internet, advanced technologies and strong financial support, Ramos plans to roll out its first smartphone this upcoming July. The company has already releases a rendering of the new smartphone. Ramos' smartphones stand out from the competition due to their attractive appearance, excellent craftsmanship and power efficiency. The firm has also been active in seeking overseas partners for expansion into international markets.
CES Asia 2015
-- Date: May 25th - 27th, 2015
-- Booth No.: N1G54
-- Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center, China
SOURCE Shenzhen Ramos Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Ramos Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
CONTACT: Sun Jing, +86-755-3333-1008 x8020, sunjing@ramos.com.cn
IBA UK, the IBA Group's office in Great Britain, was registered as a legal entity in
2012 in London, Great Britain. In addition to legal presence, the company launched a
landing page that was recently replaced with a website at http://uk.ibagroupit.com.
IBA Group has been implementing projects for British customers since 1999, acting as a
contractor of a number of global IT leaders. In 2011, the company received a request from
a local provider of enterprise solutions for multi-channel communication and document
automation. The request resulted in an ongoing project on the customer's new software as a
service offering. The solution involves mass processing of millions of documents per day.
Other IBA projects in the country are related to security support, business control, and
contract management.
IBA UK attracts the expertise of its parent company IBA Group to provide top quality
software services in the British market. IBA Group stands out because of its ability to
implement complex multiplatform projects and a versatile service portfolio. The technology
offerings range from mainframe systems and enterprise applications to SAP, web, and CAMSS
technologies (cloud, analytics, enterprise mobility, social media, and security). During
its 22-year history, IBA Group has shown an unsurpassed ability to solve clients' IT
challenges. Global giants like IBM, SAP, Goodyear, Fujitsu Technology Solutions, and
Rockwell Automation partner with IBA on hundreds of projects.
Being a thorough source of information about IBA UK, the new web resource gives
information about the company, its services, clients, news, and operations.
In addition, the IBA UK's website is connected with other websites of IBA Group
through Our Websites drop-down menu and provides links to the company's pages in social
media.
Last year, IBA Group released http://za.ibagroupit.com, http://us.ibagroupit.com, and http://de.ibagroupit.com, the new or redesigned
websites of IBA South Africa, IBA USA, and IBA IT GmbH, the IBA Group's representative
offices in the South African Republic, the United States and Germany, respectively. The
website of IBA UK is yet another element of a network of the IBA Group's internet
resources.
IBA Group heartily invites you to visit the new website at uk.ibagroupit.com
[http://www.uk.ibagroupit.com ], and welcomes your comments and suggestions for
improvement.
About IBA Group
IBA Group is one of the largest IT service providers in Eastern Europe performing
software development, migration, maintenance, support, and IT consulting services with
more than 2,500 IT and business professionals. Headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic,
IBA Group has offices and development centers in the United States, Great Britain,
Germany, Czech Republic, Belarus, South Africa, Cyprus, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and
Slovakia. IBA Group focuses on mainframe systems, enterprise applications, web solutions,
SAP and other ERP systems, business intelligence, and mobile applications. IBA Group is
recognized by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) as one of
The Global Outsourcing 100 in the Leaders Category, and ranks as one of the world's
largest software companies in the Software Magazine's Software 500. In 2015, 2014, 2012,
and 2011, IBA Group won IT Europa's European IT & Software Excellence awards. For more
information, visit http://ibagroupit.com
Irina Kiptikova, IBA Group Corporate Communications Director, kiptikova@ibagroupit.com
, Tel. +375-17-217-3952
KT and Ubitus Officially Launch Cloud Gaming Service on IPTVs in Korea with Blockbuster Titles
TAIPEI and SEOUL, South Korea, May 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Ubitus Inc., the worldwide cloud gaming leader, and KT Corporation, the largest telecommunication service provider in South Korea, today jointly announced the launch of a new cloud gaming service on a series of KT's IPTV set-top-boxes, which are equipped to play many blockbuster AAA game titles with the latest upgrades.
KT introduced its gaming service, "Wizgame," on IPTV Set-top-boxes earlier this year and has now strengthened its cloud gaming service by working closely together with Ubitus. As of May 21st the firmware of existing KT set-top-boxes has been officially upgraded for millions of users who can now enjoy cloud gaming services. The supported device's coverage is expected to include legacy set-top-boxes and high-end devices such as Smart Web set-top-boxes and UHD set-top-boxes by the end of 2015. At that point, most of KT's millions of STB users will be able to enjoy premium cloud gaming services along with their IPTV subscriptions.
With Ubitus' next-generation cloud gaming technologies ushering in console-grade game performance and experience on KT's set-top-boxes, more AAA game titles from the world's leading game companies are expected to land on KT's cloud gaming platform going forward. Some of the expected games include the "FINAL FANTASY" series by Square Enix, "Lego Marvel Super Heroes" and "Lego Lord of the Rings" from Warner Brothers. AAA titles like these will ensure that the gamers among KT's IPTV subscribers are constantly busy playing with the newest, biggest titles, bringing them endless excitement.
"Ubitus is delighted to announce this milestone cloud gaming service launch with KT in South Korea. The country is a global entertainment center, where people adapt to new trends and help define future gaming behaviors. When Ubitus' technological strengths and global industry connections in cloud gaming meet with KT's dominant position in the IPTV market in South Korea, it will harken a new era of cloud gaming for gamers of all kinds," said Wesley Kuo, CEO of Ubitus.
About KT
KT Corporation is a South Korean integrated wired/wireless telecommunication service provider. KT focuses on the information and communications business, and it has the largest portion of the South Korean local telephone, high-speed Internet and IPTV market. Originally founded in 1981 as a public corporation, KT actively led Korea's transition to the information era and has played a key role in promoting the growth of Korea into a globally recognized IT superpower.
About Ubitus
Ubitus Inc. has the world's leading game virtualization technology and cloud-streaming platform. It strives to provide a more pervasive gaming user experience using top-notch technology, allowing players to play the best games at any time and any place as long as they are connected to the internet. The services are compatible across devices, platforms, and networks. It doesn't matter if the player is using a smart phone, tablet, PC, or smart TV.
As one of the leaders in cloud gaming technology and game streaming services, Ubitus has entered into long-term partnerships with top-notch international game developers, becoming the agent for many classic gaming masterpieces. It has penetrated the Japanese, Korean, US, Hong Kong, and mainland Chinese market. It has liaised with leading telecom service providers, online service providers, and game makers everywhere to provide services to local gamers.
Voxelnauts Moddable Metaverse Launches On Kickstarter
LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Retro Ronin Inc. announced today that their first game, Voxelnauts, has launched on Kickstarter with nearly twenty five percent pledged to goal in less than four days and over 50 creators and modders on board.
Voxelnauts is a sandbox metaverse optimized for virtual reality. Voxelnauts lets you build, create, explore and be in complete control of your own destiny, including the development of your own planets or universes. World-generation will be made open source for players, developers, and publishers.
Inspired by Minecraft and the book Ready Player One, Retro Ronin is building its first planet "Oasis" in homage to retro-styled 16-bit gaming. Their metaverse is described as thousands of planets, with each planet containing unique rule sets, items, monsters, story, and voxel resolution. Players travel between planets to adventure within vastly different handcrafted worlds, and may enhance the experience with Virtual Reality peripherals like the Oculus Rift.
"We want the next Steven Spielberg or even Spielberg himself to have a playground for his entire imagination," Jason Archinaco, President of Retro Ronin stated. "And we hope before Mr. Spielberg films Ready Player One, he accepts our open invitation to test out our beautiful world."
Characters carry their appearance, inventory and abilities between planets, with each planet creator setting the parameters for which abilities, skills and items are useable on their planets.
Although art assets may be created using freeware tools such as MagicaVoxel and Blender, Retro Ronin's Art Director John Su has also developed in-house tools that the company intends on making freely available to participants.
The game's graphics engine is based upon raytracing software normally used in quality CGI productions due to its lifelike results. Custom-made by CEO Jon Olick, Voxelnauts is the very first commercial gaming solution for real-time raytracing, reproducing environments at a realistic level of lighting accuracy and detail.
Retro Ronin comprises of developers, bringing together experience from projects such as Starbound, Firefall, Guitar Hero, and Oculus VR.
Voxelnauts will deliver on all 3 major OSs: Windows, Mac, and Linux with plans to support consoles such as Xbox One and Playstation 4.
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NetEase and HNA Group Establish Internet Travel Company
BEIJING, May 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES), one of China's leading Internet and online game services providers, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Lede Technology Co., Ltd, ("Lede Technology") has signed a partnership agreement with HNA Group to form a joint venture company ("Joint Venture"), in order to establish an all-new Internet travel company.
In December 2014, the two companies had signed a strategic framework cooperation agreement to become partners in the sectors of Internet travel and travel finance. For the new Joint Venture just announced, Lede Technology will leverage its strong experience and knowledge of Internet technologies to provide the Joint Venture with technical and marketing support, while HNA Group will utilize its operational expertise in the tourism and travel finance sectors to take charge of the Joint Venture's new products and initiatives.
NetEase Vice President and Lede Technology CEO Fang Rui stated, "Internet technologies are rapidly altering and improving the traditional tourism industry. Consumers will be the greatest beneficiaries of this change. Although the development of the online travel industry is already advanced, the service quality, transparency of information, protection of consumer rights, and user experience within the online travel industry could be greatly improved. This Joint Venture will put customers first and foremost and use the strengths of both companies to provide the most efficient and enjoyable travel experience for users."
About NetEase, Inc.
NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES) is a leading Internet technology company in China. Dedicated to providing online services centered around content, community, communication and commerce, NetEase develops and operates some of China's most successful online PC and mobile games, advertising services, e-mail services and e-commerce platforms. In partnership with Blizzard Entertainment, NetEase also operates some of the most popular international online games in China. For more information, please visit: http://ir.netease.com/.
Forward Looking Statements
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Contact for Media and Investors:
Cassia Curran
NetEase, Inc.
cassia@corp.netease.com
Tel: (+86) 571-8985-2076
The Most Technologically Advanced Gaming Headset For Xbox One - The Turtle Beach Elite 800X - Is Available At Retail Today
The Turtle Beach Elite 800X Includes a Suite of Premium Features for Xbox One Gamers, Including 100% Fully Wireless Connectivity, Booming 50mm Drivers, DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound, Superhuman Hearing(TM), Active Noise-Cancellation and Much More...
SAN DIEGO, May 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamers holding out for a top-of-the-line, 100% fully wireless headset for Xbox One need not wait any longer. Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR), the leading-edge audio technology company and #1 in gaming audio, announced today that the Turtle Beach Elite 800X is available at retail. Turtle Beach's Elite 800 series are the most technologically advanced gaming headsets ever launched, and the Elite 800X's host of premium, flagship features for Xbox One gamers sets it far above the competition. The Turtle Beach Elite 800X is 100% fully wireless for both game audio and chat audio, meaning no wires to the controller or Xbox One. Gamers get crystal clear audio via thelatest, cutting-edge wireless technology, and a host of advanced features that create a more immersive and comfortable gaming experience.
"Late last year we were first to market with a fully wireless headset solution for Xbox One with our Ear Force Stealth 500X headset, and we're thrilled to continue leading this category with the Turtle Beach Elite 800X," said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. "Today's video games, especially multiplayer titles, require players to have a great headset for the best audio experience. As stellar early consumer reviews demonstrate, our Elite 800X sounds amazing with its 50mm drivers, is extremely comfortable with leather-covered memory foam ear pads, and is packed with so much tech and high-end features that anybody looking for the best Xbox One headset need look no further."
The full list of features for the Turtle Beach Elite 800X includes:
-- 100% Fully Wireless - The Turtle Beach Elite 800X is completely wireless
for game and chat audio, and uses intelligent channel-hopping for an
interference-free wireless experience.
-- DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound & Sound Presets - Experience DTS
Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound with incredibly accurate, unmatched
spatialization. Additionally, the Elite 800X offers custom DTS Surround
Sound modes combined with Turtle Beach genre-specific presets to further
immerse fans in their favorite games, movies and music.
-- Superhuman Hearing(TM) - From the faintest of enemy footsteps to weapon
reloads off in the distance, Superhuman Hearing ensures gamers hear it
all by amplifying soft sounds when switched on. This exclusive Turtle
Beach audio processing gives players the competitive advantage of
hearing enemies before they come into view.
-- Noise-Cancelling - Eliminate unwanted background distractions with
active noise-cancellation when connected to the Xbox One game console
and mobile/tablet devices.
-- Volume Control, Mic Monitoring & Dynamic Chat Boost(TM) - Gamers can set
their preferred mix of game and chat audio levels right on the Elite
800X headset. Additionally, Mic Monitoring allows players to hear their
own voice in the headset in order to avoid the need to shout, and the
Elite 800X's Dynamic Chat Boost feature automatically adjusts chat
volume during loud gameplay audio spikes to ensure players never miss a
command.
-- High Quality Hidden Microphones - The Elite 800X features dual hidden,
high-quality noise-cancelling microphones, with environmental presets to
ensure players are always heard, regardless of their surroundings.
-- Magnetic Charging Stand & Rechargeable Battery - Whether gamers need a
break from dominating other players in their favorite multiplayer game,
or it's simply time to retire for the evening, just place the Elite 800X
into its low profile, magnetic charging stand to store it and keep the
headset powered-up without any cables. The Elite 800X features a
built-in rechargeable battery that delivers up to 10 hours of
functionality.
-- Bluetooth Wireless Versatility - Enjoy wireless Bluetooth connectivity
with compatible mobile/tablet devices. And gamers never need miss a call
or text again, as they can pair the Elite 800X to their mobile phone to
listen to music, hear text notifications and take calls while playing.
-- Swappable Speaker Plates - Fans can customize their Elite 800X headset
to their liking with easily swappable speaker plates that can be
changed-out with new designs from http://www.turtlebeach.com/plates.
-- Easy Setup - The Turtle Beach Elite 800X setup is made easy through its
magnetic charging stand, which doubles as the wireless transmitter to
the headset. Simply connect the charging stand to the Xbox One game
console using the provided USB and optical cables, and start playing.
-- Companion App - Gamers can download the Ear Force Audio Hub app to
wirelessly change presets on the fly using their compatible PC, Mac and
Android mobile/tablet device.
-- Elite Membership with Purchase - Gamers demand the ultimate in
performance, and should get the ultimate in benefits. With the purchase
the Turtle Beach Elite 800X headset, gamers also receive:
-- Turtle Beach Elite T-Shirt or Hooded Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
-- Two additional sets of speaker plates
-- Free Twitch Turbo trial membership
-- 2-year extended warranty
-- Concierge product support service (for U.S. and Canada)
-- Early access to the latest Turtle Beach news and product info
-- Exclusive offers from the Turtle Beach online store and partners
The Turtle Beach Elite 800X is available today at participating retailers for an MSRP of $299.95. Gamers looking for more information on the Elite 800X can visit the official Turtle Beach Elite website. Additionally, for more info on the latest Turtle Beach gaming headsets 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.
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. Forward looking statements are based on management's 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, the substantial uncertainties inherent in 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, 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 any 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.
Kerio Technologies Receives ICSA Labs Excellence in Information Security Testing Award
SAN JOSE, California, May 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Kerio Technologies [http://www.kerio.com ] today announced it has been named an
Excellence in Information Security Testing Award recipient by ICSA Labs
[https://www.icsalabs.com ] for successful completion of 10 years of continuous ICSA Labs
information security testing.
The Excellence in Information Security Testing (EIST) Award recognizes clients that
have continually tested their products for 10 years and maintained their information
security certification with ICSA Labs. ICSA Labs' clients benefit by working closely with
analysts, leveraging criteria for product development, accessing research and
participating in consortia, all with the objective of contributing to improved products
that benefit customers and the security ecosystem.
"ICSA Labs' Excellence in Information Security Testing (EIST) Awards recognizes
Kerio's dedication to the quality improvement process," said George Japak, managing
director, ICSA Labs. "It takes significant budget, resources and discipline to not only
test and achieve information security certification, but also to maintain that
certification going forward. The goal is to establish an improved security product that
benefits both customers and the security ecosystem."
Michal Jezek, vice president of engineering, Kerio Technologies said: "We have been
committed to testing our products with industry recognized ICSA Labs and will continue to
rigorously test all of our products to maintain the high quality our small and mid-sized
business customers rely upon."
About Kerio Technologies
Kerio provides safe, simple, and secure business productivity solutions to more than
60,000 small and mid-sized businesses and millions of users globally. Our award-winning
email, UTM/firewall, VOIP, and collaboration solutions are distributed through a network
of more than 6,000 reseller partners. Kerio is a profitable and growing technology leader
headquartered in San Jose, California with offices in the United Kingdom, the Czech
Republic, Russia, Australia, and Brazil.
About ICSA Labs
ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon, has been providing credible,
independent, third-party product assurance for end-users and enterprises since 1989. ICSA
Labs provides third-party testing and certification of security and health IT products, as
well as network-connected devices, to measure product compliance, reliability and
performance for many of the world's top technology vendors.
NetEase Unveils Major New PC and Mobile Games at Inaugural Game Enthusiasts' Day
BEIJING, May 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES), one of China's leading Internet and online game services providers, has announced plans to introduce a host of new PC and mobile games. The announcement was made at NetEase's inaugural "5/20 Game Enthusiasts' Day," held on May 20, 2015 in Beijing, China. The event celebrated 15 years of gamers' passion for NetEase games with major highlights from the Company's flagship titles and recent successes on both PC and mobile platforms.
A key component of NetEase's mobile game strategy is a focus on mobile games based on the Company's acclaimed self-developed franchises, such as Fantasy Westward Journey and Tianxia. Since its launch in late March of this year, the Fantasy Westward Journey mobile game has successfully gained the No. 1 top grossing app spot in the iOS China app store and recently reached a new record peak concurrent user count of 2 million. Building further on this success, NetEase announced that it is developing Fantasy Westward Journey: Warriors, an exciting mobile action adventure game, and The X-World, an action-packed mobile ARPG game from the Tianxia universe. NetEase also plans to introduce original mobile games such as a cartoon-style side-scrolling mobile game called Fairy Tales: The World of the Brave and a history-themed mobile game called 100 Heroes.
The Company revealed that a number of licensed mobile games are in the works also, including the highly popular 3D RPG Kai-ri-sei Million Arthur from SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. and 3D multiplayer ARPG Chronoblade from U.S. game developers nWay. NetEase also intends to bring back the Richman franchise with Richman 9, in partnership with Softstar Entertainment Inc. Moreover, the Company discussed plans to develop several mobile titles based on famous works from other media, such as Kung Fu Panda, to be developed in a strategic partnership with Oriental DreamWorks, Warner Brothers' classic Tom and Jerry, well-known Chinese writer Jingming Guo's Tiny Times novels, and Gu Long's popular series of martial arts novels.
The event moreover featured the Company's forthcoming plans for PC games. Open beta testing of Hegemon-King of Western Chu was announced to commence on May 21, 2015. Two new PC games under development, 3D action MOBA Wildfire and real-time battle action The War, were highlighted for their unique twists on classic game genres. NetEase also declared its intention to publish free, online manga and anime based on NetEase's existing PC game franchises.
"We are thrilled to host this exclusive event for gamers and excited to showcase the major game titles that we have been working on. The game industry in China is thriving, and our strategy to introduce new best-in-class and diverse mobile and PC games continues to delight our growing community of players. By establishing May 20 as 'Game Enthusiasts' Day,' we are providing a forum for celebrating gamers, and we expect this annual conference to become one of the most influential events in China's gaming industry," said Mr. William Ding, Chief Executive Officer and Director of NetEase.
About NetEase, Inc.
NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES) is a leading Internet technology company in China. Dedicated to providing online services centered around content, community, communication and commerce, NetEase develops and operates some of China's most successful online PC and mobile games, advertising services, e-mail services and e-commerce platforms. In partnership with Blizzard Entertainment, NetEase also operates some of the most popular international online games in China. For more information, please visit: http://ir.netease.com.
Forward Looking Statements
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Contact for Media and Investors:
Cassia Curran
NetEase, Inc.
cassia@corp.netease.com
Tel: (+86) 571-8985-2076
Huawei Launches Agile Campus 3.0 Solutions to Enable High Quality Wireless Access Experience
BEIJING, May 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei launched its Agile Campus 3.0 Solutions, with key highlights including the Ethernet Network Processor (ENP)-based Wi-Fi acceleration algorithm, Wi-Fi soft handover technology, 2.5GE access switch and 100GE line card, and Agile Mobile Solution. Huawei's Agile Campus 3.0 products and solutions are based on innovative agile wireless access technologies and are developed to enhance wireless campus network access quality, which ultimately improves mobile access user experience.
At HNC2015, Wang Shihong, General Manager, Switch Domain, Switch and Enterprise Communications Product Line, Huawei, said, "Huawei's Agile Campus Solution has been deployed by more than 600 customers from seven industries across the globe. This demonstrates our achievements and capabilities in this area. The Huawei Agile Campus 3.0 solution is an upgrade of the previous versions to support high quality, all-wireless, and ultra-broadband wireless networks."
In today's mobile world, more than 60 percent of enterprises plan to migrate their applications and collaboration systems to mobile platforms. At the same time, more than 90 percent of internet applications including media streaming, web page browsing, email, and Social Networking Service (SNS), are based on the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). TCP was initially designed for wired network environments and cannot support wireless networks that are low bandwidth, have high latency, and are mobile. This results in lowered efficiency and poor user experience of TCP-based mobile applications operating in wireless network environments. The quality of all-wireless access depends on how enterprises address three major challenges. First, enterprises need to guarantee high network speed and high quality audio and image transmissions. At the same time, they need to prevent interruptions when roaming. Finally, enterprises require networks that can manage bursts of high volume traffic generated by ubiquitous mobile applications.
Wi-Fi acceleration algorithm
To address these challenges, Huawei's innovative Wi-Fi acceleration algorithm technology benefit from ENP programmable chips focuses on the TCP layer to enable stable network speeds and high quality user experience when accessing wireless networks. The Wi-Fi acceleration technology substantially improves wireless network quality and increases wireless network performance by 30 percent, while reducing signal interference by 35 percent and improving link utilization efficiency by 30 percent.
Wi-Fi soft handover technology
Enabling cross-region, mobile, and uninterrupted network access is one of the advantages of wireless networks. However, current wireless handover technologies can only provide wireless network connections in low-speed mobile situations. However, Huawei's Wi-Fi soft handover patent technology supports wireless network access in high-speed mobile situations by providing 600Mbps high quality wireless network bandwidth for high-speed trains traveling at up to 120 kilometers per hour, without disconnections.
2.5GE access switch and 100GE line card
In addition, Huawei launched its latest 2.5GE access switch and 100GE line card as parts of its Agile Campus 3.0 Solution to upgrade campus network bandwidth in an end-to-end manner, address the explosive growth of campus service traffic and bursts of traffic resulting from teleconferencing and videoconferencing in mobile application scenarios. This ensures wireless network quality even if there are large volumes of users that require high bandwidth.
Agile Mobile Solution
At the event, Huawei also unveiled its Agile Mobile Solution, which seamlessly converges Wi-Fi and Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks. With this, enterprises can build a non-blocking, carrier-grade, and high quality wireless network that supports data and audio communications. Huawei's new technologies enables more mobile access applications to overcome geographical restrictions.
To date, Huawei's Agile Campus Solution has been deployed by many customers, including AFC Ajax in the Netherlands, South Cross University in Australia, Ordos City in China, and Peking University Hospital in China. Moving forward, Huawei will continue to develop its Agile Campus Solution to make networks more agile for businesses and build a better connected world.
About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Our aim is to enrich life and improve efficiency through a better connected world, acting as a responsible corporate citizen, innovative enabler for the information society, and collaborative contributor to the industry. For more information, please visit Huawei online at http://www.huawei.com
Huawei Unveils Advance Persistent Threat Big Data Security Solution at Huawei Network Congress 2015
-- ProtectingEnterprises' Core Information Assets from Advance Persistent Threat Attacks Across Cloud, Pipe, and Devices
BEIJING, May 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei unveiled its Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Big Data Security Solution at Huawei Network Congress (HNC) 2015. The solution protects the core information assets of enterprises from APT attacks by providing fully-connected network protection covering cloud, pipe, and devices. The solution leverages Huawei's FireHunter series of security sandbox products, Cybersecurity Intelligent System (CIS), and the USG6000V series of software firewall products. Huawei also announced plans to form a Cloud Clean Alliance (CCA) to provide real-time cleaning services for denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks worldwide and protects bandwidth availability of links and continuity of data center services.
"While the development of Internet of Things (IoT) makes life more convenient, it also amplifies network security threats," said Mr. Liu Lizhu, General Manager of the Network Security, Switch and Enterprise Communications Product Line, Huawei. "Due to the lack of authentication and transmission encryption practices, 70% of IoT devices suffer from security vulnerability. This has the potential to result in security issues spreading to every corner of our lives. However, the deployment of IoT greatly increases the number of security attack targets, making IoT devices the springboard of APT attacks and target for botnet attacks."
Against this backdrop, Huawei demonstrates its commitment to providing protection against APT and DDoS attacks with the release of the APT Big Data Security Solution, enabling the precise detection and prevention of APT attacks.
Huawei FireHunter Security Sandbox Products
Launched at the RSA Conference 2015, Huawei's new FireHunter series of security sandboxes are designed to detect and defend against APT attacks using advanced malware to prevent them from penetrating enterprise networks. Equipped with reputation system and multilayer inspection technology, FireHunter security sandboxes can inspect over 180,000 files per day, reaching the industry's fastest inspection speed at 1.5 times that of other products currently available. It is the only product of its kind in China, and one of three globally, that supports zero-day vulnerability detection for web pages. For example, one project that deployed Huawei's security sandbox successfully detected 230 unknown threats within two months, 72 of which had never before been encountered in the industry.
Cyber-security Intelligent System
Huawei's CIS system provides early warning and protection from APT attacks for enterprise networks. "APT attacks are very stealthy and often evade security detection. Hiding in the normal network accesses, APT attacks may remain undetected for a long time after successful penetration. During the latent period, APT attack malware will continue to spread until it has successfully stolen key information," Mr. Liu Lizhu added.
Based on a big data platform, the CIS system conducts extensive correlation analysis of mass data including key traffic, logs, contexts, and external information to detect over 350 types of suspicious behavior, which is two times higher than the industry average. It then flags the infected targets in timely manner to prevent further APT attack penetration, and quickly and precisely traces the source, blocking and eliminating the APT attacks detected in the process.
Huawei USG6000V Software Firewall Series
In addition to hardware security devices, Huawei's APT Big Data Security Solution is able to block and eliminate security threats on cloud, pipe, and devices using virtualized cross-platform software firewalls. The Huawei USG6000V series of software firewalls can be flexibly deployed on agile switches and agile routers based on service demands, providing security capabilities to all network element devices. Huawei USG6000V enables ubiquitous network security protection by integrating its comprehensive security functions with an Agile Controller or other Software-defined networking (SDN) controllers. By adopting Intel's latest Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) using Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) technology and a HyperScan software pattern-matching engine, every Huawei USG6000V software firewall can provide up to 40 Gbps performance, five times the industry average.
Cloud Clean Alliance
At HNC 2015, Huawei announced that it will partner with companies including China Telecom and Qingsong Technology to establish the Cloud Clean Alliance. The alliance aims to establish a big data-based cloud Service on Chip (SoC) platform to synergize the anti-DDoS resources of telecom operators and large- and medium-sized Internet Data Centers (IDCs) worldwide to deliver real-time analysis and response to DDoS attacks. Once established, the Cloud Clean Alliance will provide a comprehensive global DDoS traffic cleaning service, benefitting end users, partners, and Huawei.
As more individuals, enterprises, organizations, and institutions enter the better connected world, a secure network environment is essential for enterprises to evolve into agile businesses. "Security products must possess flexible deployment capabilities to support enterprise adoption of more diverse business models," said Mr. Liu Lizhu. Huawei's APT Big Data Security Solution and Cloud Clean Alliance will help customers build a cleaner and more secure network environment to enable agile businesses.
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About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Our aim is to enrich life and improve efficiency through a better connected world, acting as a responsible corporate citizen, innovative enabler for the information society, and collaborative contributor to the industry. Driven by customer-centric innovation and open partnerships, Huawei has established an end-to-end ICT solutions portfolio that gives customers competitive advantages in telecom and enterprise networks, devices and cloud computing. Website: http://www.huawei.com
Huawei
CONTACT: Jason Ding, +86-10-8288-2876, Dingwenjie@huawei.com
BEIJING, May 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei today launched its cloud service-oriented Cloud Fabric 3.0 Architecture at the HNC2015 (Huawei Network Congress 2015). By leveraging software defined network (SDN) technology, it supports fast service innovation and implementation, and efficient ICT resource integration in the cloud computing era.
"With core infrastructure carrying cloud services, enterprises are facing new challenges within data centers," said Liu Shaowei, President of Switch and Enterprise Communication Product Line, Huawei, "Our latest Cloud Fabric 3.0 is developed to help enterprise build data centers that are elastic and scalable to support evolving business needs."
Huawei's Cloud Fabric 3.0 Architecture consists of the Fully-Connected Data Center SDN Solution and 100G Connection & 25G Access System.
Fully-Connected Data Center SDN Solution
The Solution adopts an open architecture, which comprises Huawei's industry-leading CloudEngine series data center switches and Agile Controller. The solution is the industry's unique data center network solution that integrates Huawei's new software-defined data center storage area network (DC-SAN) -- Software Defined Storage Network (SDSN) introduced at HNC2015, with its existing data center local area network (DC-LAN) and data center interconnect (DCI) network to help build better connected data centers.
Huawei's new SDSN helps simplify network management significantly. It centrally deploys fiber channel (FC) protocol stacks on Huawei's Agile Controller, implementing unified control and management of storage networks. In addition, the SDSN eliminates the drawback of a limited number of traditional FC storage network nodes (less than 239), which significantly improves network capacity.
Industry's First 100G Connection & 25G Access System
The System increases the interconnection rate of a data center's switching network from 10G/40 to 100G and supports the access of 25GE servers. The system consists of the following key components:
1. Huawei's latest CE12800 series data center provides up to 160 Tbps
upgraded core switches performance. In addition, the company launched
36*100GE high-speed line card that supports 3.6T line-speed forwarding,
which is three times the industry average.
2. The Huawei CloudEngine 8860 data center TOR switch is the next-generation
high-performance 100GE TOR data center switch. It provides high-density
25GE access and 100GE uplink connection.
3. The Huawei FusionServer series servers are the first to pass the Qlogic
25GE NIC test and support 25GE interface, which increases bandwidth by
two and a half times and delivers lower network latency. It supports
smooth upgrades from 10GE to 25GE by eliminating the need for cable
connection reconfigurations and deployment costs are lower compared to
the deployment of 40GE servers.
The Cloud Fabric Architecture is an important part of Huawei's Agile Network Solution. Since its launch in 2012, the Cloud Fabric Architecture has been deployed in more than 1,000 data centers across 80 countries around the world.
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About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Our aim is to enrich life and improve efficiency through a better connected world, acting as a responsible corporate citizen, innovative enabler for the information society, and collaborative contributor to the industry. Driven by customer-centric innovation and open partnerships, Huawei has established an end-to-end ICT solutions portfolio that gives customers competitive advantages in telecom and enterprise networks, devices and cloud computing. Huawei's 170,000 employees worldwide are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers.
First Ethernet-Compliant Laser Safety Scanners, Now Available at RS Components
Omron OS32C family allows configuration, status monitoring, and alert analysis from the desktop
BEIJING, May 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has added an industry first to its machine guarding and safety portfolio: Ethernet-compliant laser scanners that dramatically simplify management of safety zones on factory floors.
The Omron OS32C type 3 safety laser scanners provide compact and versatile presence detection to protect machine operators and factory staff. By integrating an Ethernet interface, the scanners allow easy configuration via a remote PC with few inputs required. Supervisors can monitor status from the desktop and analyse the causes of any emergency stops, which helps improve safety practices and reporting. Multiple OS32Cs can be connected to the LAN and monitored in turn.
Each sensor allows one safety zone of up to 4 metres radius and two warning zones of up to 15 metres, and can generate an alarm sounder, speed-control signal or emergency stop if zone conditions are breached. It is also capable of direction monitoring, and can detect intrusion from either side thanks to the generous 270-degree detection angle.
The OS32C comprises a detachable sensor block and an I/O block, which stores the configuration. This allows fast and easy replacement of any damaged sensors, with no reprogramming required. The I/O block is available with rear or side cable entry for extra flexibility. At 104.5mm diameter, weighing 1.3kg, and drawing only 5W active and 3.75W standby power consumption, the sensors are easy both to handle and install. RS also has cables and brackets to assist installers.
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 around 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 semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended 31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
FiT Technology by nubia Ushering in a New Era of Smartphone Interaction
BEIJING, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- nubia Z9, a flagship device released earlier this month in Beijing by the high-end Android smartphone manufacturer nubia, is opening up a new era of smartphone interaction with its patented Frame interactive Technology (FiT).
FiT is a revolutionary smartphone interactive technology that represents the latest innovation of a user-centric brand. This innovative technology redefines user interaction and allows them to reimagine the way they control mobile devices, bringing endless interactive freedom.
Harnessed with FiT, nubia Z9 offers a convenient and humanized interactive style, giving users a new and intriguing experience. By merely swiping up or down on either edge of the screen, users can quickly activate a specific app or switch to the background program; by repeatedly swiping the edges, they can complete rapid memory task cleanup and by simply touching the edges, users gain access to brightness and volume adjustment.
"The nubia Z9 offers a completely different way for users to manage their mobiles," says Ni Fei, CEO of nubia. "It supports single-handed use. With two consecutive, rapid clenches on the phone users can either take a screenshot or activate one-handed mode. One simple clench will directly unlock the screen. Gesture memory makes it possible for users to customize their own holding gestures, transforming user habits into new interactive modes."
And there's more. Tapping the edge of the screen while in camera mode will take a picture and holding the smartphone in landscape mode provides easier operation, enabling four fingered instant operation of the camera.
Compared with traditional smartphones, the operational process of the FiT-enabled nubia Z9 is reduced by an average of 2.7 steps, a saving of 5.6 seconds each time and full control of the device in a single palm allows an added feeling of security.
"nubia's innovation and revolutionary exploration of frame operation brings more possibilities and represents the future for smartphone development," says Ni Fei. "Our aim is to be an inspiration to the industry and the Z9 is just the beginning."
About nubia:
Launched in October 2012, nubia is a high-end smartphone brand and the only subdivision of ZTE Corporation, a leading multinational telecommunications equipment and systems company in China. nubia is operated by an independent team to supplement and support ZTE's mobile phone brand system with the aim of providing increased brand choices for consumers.