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.
CAMPBELL, Calif., May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a piece written by Sri Peruvemba, CEO of Marketer International and Head of Marketing for the Society for Information Display.
The global display industry continues to grow, with new technologies enabling a host of emerging products and applications. To help you keep track of what's happening and what to keep an eye on in the world of displays, here's a list of the current top 10 trends in display technology.
-- Wearables The most high-profile recent entry to the burgeoning wearable
market, smart watches will continue to be a hot topic, as more and more
companies are beginning to release their own version of this do-it-all
timepiece. But wearables comprise more than watches, fitness bands, and,
yes, smart glass. Wearable displays for virtual and augmented reality
(VR, AR) experiences are on the cusp of being truly ready for broad
market availability. All of these applications have to convey large
amounts of information on small displays, which must deliver high
brightness and resolution with very low power consumption. Thus, organic
LED (OLED) and ePaper displays are gaining market share because they're
thinner and lighter, with better color performance; for this category,
in particular, flexible OLEDs have a bright future (more on flexible
displays below).
-- Curved Screens Representing another area of greatly heightened public
interest over the past year or so, curved screens have three primary
applications:
-- TVs - With more of the screen directed toward the focal point, where
the viewer tends to sit, curved screens create a better and more
satisfying viewing experience.
-- Smartphones - Curved screens not only make the phone more
aesthetically pleasing, but they also create new opportunities for
viewing information visible on the curved edge or side of the
screen.
-- Dashboards - Beautiful curved displays inserted into car dashboards
will be highly functional and greatly improve driver usability,
eliminating the cluster of jarring right angles that create
limitations for previous incarnations of rectangular displays.
-- Quantum Dots According to market research firm IDTechEx, "Quantum
dot-enhanced LCD panels are set to capture a 14-percent share of the TV
market by 2020." Quantum dots (QDs) are light-emitting semiconductor
nanocrystals that can convert light from one wavelength to other
specific wavelengths, creating intense red, green and blue colors. The
dots can support large LCDs, making them good candidates for TVscreens
and other applications. Backlit QD-LCDs are garnering interest and
investment because they greatly improve image quality while costing less
than OLED, as the LCD fabs are already in place, many of them fully
depreciated. Pioneering companies in this space include Nanosys, which
embeds quantum dots into sheets, Quantum Materials, which prints the
dots on film, and QD Vision, whose technology routes light from blue
LEDs through tubes filled with red and green quantum dots to create pure
white light.
-- More Pixels/Enhanced Readability Large-screen TVs with UHD/4K
technology are starting to hit the market in greater numbers, to cater
to buyers' interest and desire for a range of price points. In addition,
there is beginning to be a push for video of the same high quality to be
viewable on tablets, wearables and other smaller screens. This will
require smaller displays that can accommodate very high-quality content,
creating opportunities for companies that can find ways to cram in more
pixels per unit of real estate. In the industrial and specialty display
markets, there is great interest in 8K pixel resolution. Concurrently,
enhanced readability will become an important trend. A number of
disparate professions have been using very high-resolution displays for
some time, e.g., air traffic control (ATC) and digital x-rays. While
both are literally life-or-death applications, their requirements for
readability are very different. In the medical space, where the surgeon
needs at-a-glance readability of the patient's information, the display
is regularly scanned for pixel defects to ensure all are working
perfectly, as many of these displays are monochrome. For ATC, the
requirement is large displays with high resolution - the controllers
need to be able to see everything easily and study it carefully to make
informed decisions. Mainstream applications are now also requiring
better displays with higher resolution at both ends of the pixel
spectrum, which will benefit these more niche users, as manufacturing
efficiencies will deliver even better products at a lower cost.
-- Better Image Quality Not everyone thinks more pixels are the only way to
enhance the user experience. For example, Pixelworks offers chipsets and
algorithms designed to optimize the quality of any display. The
technology is predicated on the fact that, due to increased pixel
density, the human eye cannot distinguish individual pixels. This means
that images are more lifelike than ever and that any artifact can
intrude on the viewing experience. Dolby's HDR (High Dynamic Range)
technologies also deliver greater luminosity, along with better contrast
and more saturated colors.
-- Immersive Virtual Reality Why can't computing feel completely natural?
Magic Leap, a company in the VR field, has posed this question, and
rather than taking away from the human experience, immersive VR is meant
to be a blend between the digital and real world. Magic Leap's approach,
is a biometric platform for experiencing the digital world that respects
how humans naturally function. Oculus (now part of Facebook) is another
company that has been working on immersive VR, most famously for its
Oculus Rift product that creates a stereoscopic 3D view and has
ultra-low-latency 360-degree head tracking - factoring real-life head
and eye movement into how users interact with the technology.
-- Flexible & Foldable/ Rollable Displays IDTechEx foresees the market for
plastic and flexible AMOLED displays will reach $16 billion by 2020.
We've already begun to see clothing with embedded displays come to
market, as technology has been developed to adapt itself to the rigors
of fabric wear and maintenance. The eventual goal is to enable users to
fold down or roll up virtually any mobile device and put it in a pocket.
This creates a huge opportunity, as mentioned earlier, for flexible
OLEDs. Samsung and LG Display are creating flexible OLEDs that are
literally changing the shape and capabilities of their latest smartphone
offerings. Companies like E Ink and Polyera are constructing flexible
ePaper displays that are aimed at wearable devices. Glass is still the
most popular substrate for displays, but - as noted above - plastic is
starting to gain ground.
-- Secondary Displays An interesting emerging trend is to have a secondary
display on mobile phones. While we tend to focus our attention on a
phone's primary display, there is a great deal of unused real estate on
the back of a phone. This space is starting to be utilized for some
innovative new always-on secondary displays based on low-power display
technologies, which allow the user to access information on the phone's
existing footprint without draining the battery. Some unique solutions
currently coming to market include YotaPhone, an Android phone with
full-touch capacitive screens on the front (AMOLED) and back, both
utilizing Corning Gorilla glass; popSLATE, an iPhone 6 cover that
converts the back of the phone into a shatterproof e-paper screen with
pushbutton slideshow mode; and the Tegware Bagel, an iPhone 6 case with
an integrated e-writer that enables using the included stylus to jot
notes or sketches right on the phone. The latter offering also falls
into our next trend area - displays for writing.
-- Displays for Writing While many of us run our lives using our
smartphones, we still tend to turn to pen and paper for taking notes,
writing reminders to ourselves, doodling ideas, etc. - it just comes
naturally. The next time you are in a meeting, notice how many people
brought paper notebooks and pens. Studies have shown that we tend to
retain information better when we have used the connection from brain to
hand to write it down than when we simply enter, or scan, it into our
phones. Displays for writing are thus making a comeback. Many tablets
now have a pen input feature, and for smartphones, some new options are
being developed, such as the previously mentioned Tegware Bagel.
Samsung's Galaxy Note incorporates pen writing ability and is quite
popular. This category also creates new opportunities for plastic
displays since plastic tends to win out over glass for e-writing
preference. Kent Displays manufactures the Boogie Board line of
e-writers, which are available in a variety of sizes and styles. If
you're given to copious note taking, the argument for such a solution is
compelling: Kent Displays claims one 8.5 LCD eWriter can save over
50,000 sheets of paper. This would also allow schools to save on
resources while still teaching students handwriting (another strong
argument in its favor).
-- Haptic Enabled Displays Haptic technology is tactile-feedback technology
that recreates the sense of touch by applying force, vibration or motion
to the user. This feature enhances the keyboard typing experience on a
display and creates a more immersive experience in gaming applications,
etc. Companies that are already bringing haptic displays to market
include Immersion, whose haptic solutions are being used in mobile,
gaming, automotive, medical and consumer products, and Novasentis, which
is focused on integrating its electro-mechanical polymer (EMP) actuator
technology into wearable devices.
As you may have noticed, what's exciting about many of these trends is not just how they'll be used, but how they work - it's the ingredients that make these emerging technologies viable and marketable.
To see demos of many of these fascinating technologies and applications and to hear firsthand from the brightest minds in the display industry how they're making new display products a reality, plan to attend the 52(nd) annual Display Week Conference, May 31 - June 5, at the San Jose Convention Center.
We look forward to seeing you at Display Week - where imagination is on display.
SOURCE Society for Information Display
Society for Information Display
CONTACT: Marie Labrie/Carolyn Entress, for SID, Phone: (650) 968-8900, E-mail: DisplayWeekPR@mcapr.com
- Go further with screenless, waterproof cases in time for Memorial Day -
SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Day weekend is perfect for making memories outdoors. From rock climbing and hiking to surfing and boating, start planning for the holiday and the unofficial start of summer by creating the ultimate adventure gear pack, complete with LifeProof NUUD cases, available now for iPad Air 2.
Adventurers know that their trips are only as good as the gear that enables them. Apple's latest iPad deserves ultimate protection so it can keep snapping sunsets, capturing cannonball dives in slo-mo with the amazing iSight camera and sharing those moments on the spot thanks to increased Wi-Fi performance and expanded LTE. LifeProof NUUD cases guard against environmental hazards for worry-free weekends all summer long.
"At less than a pound, iPad Air 2 is incredibly light and thin, designed to be an ideal travel companion," said LifeProof President and CEO Pete Lindgren. "LifeProof NUUD provides some of the most advanced protection in the industry for iPad Air 2, including screenless technology that allows you to directly touch its Retina display so that there's never any doubt you're getting the best possible experience, wherever your adventures take you."
Legendary four-proof technology repels water, dirt, drops and the last remaining alpine snow in this thin, light waterproof iPad Air 2 case. NUUD is designed with watertight gaskets that hug the screen and seal to the glass for the truest touchscreen experience. Tailored specifically for iPad Air 2, NUUD performs flawlessly with every port, camera and control, including Touch ID, to keep unlocking iPad Air 2 or using Apple Pay at the touch of a finger. LifeProof NUUD is waterproof to 6.6 feet for one hour and drop proof to 4 feet.
LifeProof NUUD for iPad Air 2 is available now for $129.99 on lifeproof.com and at select retailers. Pair with compatible LIFEACTIV QuickMount Accessories to go further. For more information, visit lifeproof.com.
LifeProof(®) encourages technology users to unleash the remarkable by taking their smartphone and tablet devices on every adventure regardless of dirt, sand, water, rocks and other environmental hazards. LifeProof premium cases boast four-proof protection for smartphone and tablet devices and provide freedom from environmental constraints. LifeProof is the No. 1-selling waterproof case in the U.S. and is committed to inspiring its customers to live an active, no-limits lifestyle.*
* Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 1/2014 - 12/2014
The LifeProof name and LifeProof trademarks are the property of Treefrog Developments, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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FORT COLLINS, Colo., May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- It's summer concert season, and music festivals goers are enhancing their experience with smart technology - snapping selfies, capturing videos of their favorite singers and sharing their experience with friends near and far. That is why OtterBox(®) makes the case for smartphones to outlast every windblown group pic through the last encore - and then some.
Resurgence(TM) Power Case equips iPhone 6 with double the battery life, so when the headliner steps on stage at Summerfest, there is no hesitation, frustration or remorse - just the peace of mind that every moment worth capturing is captured. Powered by a 2,600 milliamp hour battery, the case provides a full second charge to keep festivities alive through the night.
The two-piece snap design of Resurgence assembles quickly and easily on the way out the door and the iPhone 6 power case is rigorously tested to meet military-grade drop standards, withstanding accidental drops in the crowds of concert-goers(1). The design incorporates compact advanced circuitry and auto-stop charging technology, resulting in a sleek profile and power that lasts all day. The premium matte finish slips easily into short pockets.
OtterBox is taking protection on the road this summer with the 2015 OtterTour - a cross-country trek to festivals all over the U.S. Check out the OtterTour truck for opportunities to play games, win cases and learn about the wide variety of premium protective solutions available for the latest smartphones and tablets. Visit the OtterTour truck at:
-- Rocklahoma, May 22 in Pryor, Okla.;
-- Wakarusa, June 4-7 in Ozrk, Ark.;
-- CMA Music Fest, June 11-14 in Nashville, Tenn.;
-- Summerfest, June 24-28 and June 30-July 5 in Milwaukee, Wis.
-- Rock USA, July 15-18 in Oshkosh, Wis.;
-- Newport Folk Festival, July 24-26 in Newport, R.I.;
-- New Jersey State Fair, July 31-Aug. 9 in Augusta, N.J.;
-- Delaware Junction, Aug. 14-16 in Harrington, Del.;
-- Bumbershoot, Sept. 4-6 in Seattle, Wash.
More tour dates are coming soon. Visit the OtterTour blog at otterbox.com to see where it has been and where it's going.
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) Resurgence Power Case does NOT protect against water. Will provide added protection against bump, drop and shock.
(2 )No. 1-selling smartphone case source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 1/2012-12/2013
5 Days to Meet ARGUS - The World's First Contactless Emotions Scanner
Meet ARGUS, The World's First Contactless Facial Reader & Hidden Emotions Scanner. Scan & Read People. Explore a New Generation of PLAY & ART Concepts!
LONDON, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Imagine being able to probe and truly affect your inner feelings - and those of
others. Being able to read faces and enjoy genuine invisible emotions and senses. Analyze
and read people to anticipate their thoughts and actions like never before. Use just your
deepest emotions and feelings to create unique abstract paintings and video, or, play a
completely new generation of responsive games. Get inside a first-person-shooter as it
creates action, dialog, and outcomes based on your innermost feelings.
Imagine having a device that can help you do all that and a great deal more - thanks
to its ability to "see the invisible", to detect and read naturally occurring facial and
head micro-fluctuations so subtle they cannot be seen by the naked eye.
ARGUS is designed to bring a whole new world to your fingertips. While representing a
significant advance in the science of human emotion analysis and stress estimation and
management, it also serves as an example of the state of technology today: if something
can be imagined, it can be created, and be found to have a far greater range of potential
uses than anyone could have dreamt of.
The micro-oscillation analysis solution consists of Argus bio-scanners and respective
software bundles. Argus digitizes and amplifies raw analog signals, a byproduct of all
micro-oscillations. It then delivers this information to our optimized biometric
algorithms for spectral analysis and processing. Through this process it ultimately
delivers accurate estimates of hidden emotions; the advanced software can even perform
these functions via Skype independently. Argus can be used for comparative analysis,
learning, and educational purposes, or for fun through Argus ART & PLAY. ART has passed
beta testing with flying colours and PLAY won't keep you waiting either, as an in-house
Responsive-RPG "The Eye: Genesis", is underway. Find more on ArguScan.com
[http://www.arguscan.com?ref=pr ].
"ARGUS is the world's first contactless automated facial reader. The Argus
bio-scanners deliver a feast of potential innovation to individuals, inventors and
visionaries of all sorts. In bringing the invisible into the light, it is destined to
enable many to work and play harder," the developers say.
Argus can impact an amazing variety of industries, from personal security to public
defense, hands-free control systems, adaptive smart environments, accessibility design,
market research, psychology, medicine, robotics, and transport. The list goes on - to, and
probably beyond, the like of NASA's ongoing studies which see how people will interact and
function on month long journeys to Mars.
Available in four models, from a hand-held mobile version through to a
state-of-the-art, PC interfacing, juggernaut for professionals, the Argus scanner is
opening up new doors to anyone who's wished they had a creative tool that could match
their imagination - a tool advanced enough to let them perceive new possibilities and
bring them to fruition.
Top Performance And Novel Design: Introducing The New KitchenAid® Dishwasher Collection
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- KitchenAid has launched a new line of dishwashers combining striking design elements, including a unique black stainless steel finish, with high-performance features that have earned it bragging rights as the best performing dishwasher brand.
"Our latest dishwasher models bring a sleek and sophisticated look to the kitchen, but can tackle even the toughest challenges," said Beth Robinson, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid. "Tests undertaken without the benefit of rinse aid have proven that our newest dishwashers offer the best combined wash and dry results of any leading premium brand."
Performance Features
Select models in the new collection are built with a dynamic wash arm, comprised of nine wash arms in one, for three times better coverage than the brand's existing "X" shape wash arm. The dynamic wash arm offers better soaking and scrubbing of dishes, together with complete water coverage throughout the dishwasher. An exclusive Clean Water Wash System continuously cleans the wash water for exceptional performance, even with the heaviest loads, by using a stainless-steel, maintenance-free filter. All dishwashers feature a simple, one-touch ProWash(TM) Cycle that automatically selects the best cleaning setting based on food soil levels. For extra tough, stuck-on-messes, a ProScrub(®) Cycle uses 40 targeted spray jets that help remove food residue, and a ProScrub(®) Upper feature provides two dedicated spray zones in the upper rack for additional scrubbing power.
Once dishes are clean, the Advanced ProDry(TM) System uses a recessed heating element, vents and fans to optimize drying. Use of the Heat Dry Option further ensures that dishes are dry by the end of the cycle.
Additional cycles include an Express Wash that thoroughly cleans dishes in a shorter cycle time, regardless of food soil levels. For those who want to get dishes as clean as possible, a Sani-Rinse Option on select models heats the final rinse water to 155 degrees F.
Interior Features
Located on the upper rack of the dishwasher, a new bottle wash feature provides a high-powered, concentrated spray wash for items such as bottles, vases and deep or odd-shaped dishes. The six dedicated spray nozzles are adjustable and can be maneuvered to accommodate a wide range of bottle and dish sizes, or folded down completely for extra space throughout the rack. A utility basket in the upper rack offers additional storage space for smaller utensils and container lids, and an optional third rack can be used to store flat shaped objects, such as spatulas and serving spoons.
Fold-down tines in the upper and lower racks can be folded and shifted to provide extra space for deep or wide dishes, while upper fold-down tines incorporate indentations to keep stemware in place during washing. For cleaning specialty cooking tools, overflow silverware and other items that need to be secured, a Culinary Caddy(®) basket attaches to the corner of the lower rack and provides convenient space for these items. SatinGlide(®) Max Rails with dual channels and dual ball bearings allow for smooth and seamless movement of the racks, even when fully stacked and loaded.
"From fold-down tines to the Culinary Caddy basket, our dishwasher features help prepare cooks for nearly every cooking and entertaining scenario," adds Robinson.
The dishwasher collection's sound levels range from 39 to 46 dBa and all models are ENERGY STAR(®) Qualified. Inner tubs, and lower wash arms in select models, are made of stainless steel to help withstand the test of time and resist streaks, stains and odors.
Exterior Features
New exterior design elements include satin textured handles inspired by professional-grade kitchen appliances that feature a cross-hatch texture with a secure, no-slip grip, and precision touch controls that provide a seamless, easy-to-use look and feel. Color choices include black, stainless steel, white, and black stainless steel, a first for the brand and the industry. Panel-ready models are also available to accept custom panels and handles. The dishwashers will be available this month, with suggested retail prices ranging from $949 to $2,049.
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. Cook for the Cure(®), the brand's partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure(®), is now in its fourteenth year and has raised more than $10 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand**, visit http://www.KitchenAid.com or join us at http://facebook.com/KitchenAid and http://twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
* Based on a 2014 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
Smash Hit Horror Game Combining MOBA and RPG Play on Mobile Now Available on the App Store
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Haunted Empire-Three Kingdoms, published by ELEX, has launched for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices in the Apple App Store. After its recent launch on Android, Haunted Empire-Three Kingdoms was featured as the 'New + Updated Games' on Google Play worldwide.
Haunted Empire-Three Kingdoms offers a unique experience by fusing MOBA and RPG elements into one exciting adventure for a truly strategic RPG experience supported by hundreds of heroes at your disposal! Vivid Gamer says, "It's a fun and bright-looking title."
The iOS version has new characters, new social interactions, such as the ability to invite friends, and many more exciting features.
Key features of Haunted Empire-Three Kingdoms include:
-- Human and Ghost Battles
-- Experience human and ghost battles in stunning 3D graphics with
Hollywood blockbuster sound quality effects!
-- Fight the exotic devils, overrun with the walking dead and zombies
-- Endless Gameplay and Choices
-- Gather a formidable team to play and rule the world of The Haunted
Empire
-- Fight through the PVP Arena for award fame!
-- Collect and develop rare heroes!
-- Four different classes: Warrior, Healer, Archer and Mage
-- Supports 1v1 3v3 5v5 10v10 battles!
-- True Friendship in a Virtual Community
-- Worldwide rankings that challenge players to become the best!
-- Challenge players all around the world in numerous battles
-- Interact with friends and take part in a variety of fun challenges!
More friends equal greater rewards!
Haunted Empire-Three Kingdoms for iOS also includes engaging social features and activities, such as the unique win-win social reward system in which players may invite their friends to join the game and get rewarded when those friends make purchases. The more invited players that sign up, the higher the rewards, and there are no limitations to how many friends can be recruited! Rock the world and have fun with friends with Haunted Empire-Three Kingdoms!
Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/xgg.HE. Use this page to share tips, ask questions and make new friends, and be sure to check back regularly for more information about Haunted Empire-Three Kingdoms!
Sporty Fashionista or Adventure Seeker: Baby-G has a Timepiece for Every Lifestyle
DOVER, N.J., May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As Memorial Day approaches, Baby-G makes incorporating lighter colors into your summer wardrobe easy. Whether you're sporting the latest accessories for work or setting sail on a summer adventure, Baby-G has fashionable yet comfortable white timepieces for every lifestyle.
For the Sporty Fashionista -
The Baby-G BA112-7Aand BA110SN-7A street-style timepieces are the perfect accessory to complement your summer wardrobe. With eye-catching appeal and all the latest technology, like world time, five daily alarms, shock and water resistance, this must-have accessory will keep you on time and in style while commuting to work or running errands. The BA112-7A and BA110SN-7A models are currently available with an MSRP of $120.
For the Adventure Seeker -
As a global jetsetter, the BGA190-7B is a vital go-to accessory to pack. The timepiece conveniently displays your home time as well as world time, so you'll always know the correct time to check in with anyone back home, wherever your travels may take you! The BGA190-7B model is currently available with an MSRP of $120.
The newly released BGD180 tide graph watch is crucial for the surfer chick. With an easy to read tide graph, wave counter and flash alert, you'll always catch the wave of the day. The BGD180FB-7 model is currently available with an MSRP of $99.
For the land adventurer, the BG6903 runner's timepiece is a great running companion. This watch features a wide easy-to-read digital face and memory for 60 lap/split time records. The BG6903-7C model is currently available with an MSRP of $99.
For additional information on Casio's timepieces, please visit http://www.Casio.com
About Baby-G
Casio's female timepiece brand, Baby-G, was created as a counterpart to its "big brother" G-SHOCK in 1994. The brand exemplifies the meeting of fashion and function for the vibrant, active woman with watches that are stylish, bold, tough and chic. Equipped with the same great functionality that G-SHOCK is known for, Baby-G timepieces are shock and water resistant with multiple daily alarms and stopwatch functions. The brand has partnered with some of the hottest names in music, fashion and pop culture on standout watch collaborations including Ke$ha, Rebecca Minkoff, Joyrich and Married To The Mob. For additional information on Casio's Baby-G line of timepieces, please visit http://www.Baby-G.com.
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipments solutions, established in 1957. Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information visit our website at http://www.casiousa.com.
SOURCE Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc.
CONTACT: Taryn Jozefowicz, Coyne PR, (973) 588-2000, tjozefowicz@coynepr.com, or Sue Vander Schans, CASIO AMERICA, INC., (973) 361-5400, svanderschans@casio.com
WIOS-5.8 Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Speaker System From Wolverine Data Creates Big Sound in Small, Portable Package
IRVINE, Calif., May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As the only wireless speaker system of its kind to incorporate both standard 5.8 Ghz wireless and Bluetooth technology, the WIOS-5.8 is a portable powerhouse of sound. Designed by Wolverine Data, the new speakers work flawlessly in any environment, indoor or out. In addition, the WIOS-5.8's sleek form factor makes it an understatedly stylish component - whether one is celebrating through the night or just quietly relaxing with a meditative soundscape.
"We set out to give consumers an expandable and modular stereo surround sound experience that rivals anything else on the market," explained Matt Mardini, President of Wolverine Data. "We've succeeded with the WIOS-5.8, an innovative new design that boasts every feature one might expect in a wireless stereo system. The most significant benefit of the system, though, is that it combines both standard wireless capability with a Bluetooth receiver in the transmitter."
So many wireless speaker solutions leave consumers feeling disappointed because they don't live up to their hype. The WIOS-5.8, on the other hand, features a normal range of 200 feet between transmitter and speakers; with a clear line of sight, the transmitter can even send audio signals up to 262 feet via 5.8 Ghz wireless - far enough to turn a large backyard into an arena of sound. The complete system also comes with three AC power adapters and an audio cable for connecting devices to the transmitter via a headphone jack.
While it comes standard with two 10W speakers, the WIOS-5.8 system is expandable; up to six additional speakers can easily fill a room or patio with virtual stereo sound. Users can control the transmitter from a distance with the included remote control. Furthermore, with the WIOS-5.8 you can also attach an optional Wireless Receiver box where you can add your existing Sound System or amplified speakers into the WIOS-5.8 wireless sound system.
With both battery and AC power functionality, the WIOS-5.8 embodies portability. Each speaker features a flip-up carry handle. What really makes them portable, however, is their wireless capability. Wired speakers are inevitably fixed - sometimes even requiring holes to be drilled in walls. The WIOS-5.8 offers the same fidelity of sound without the hassle of wires. Moreover, because it's weather resistant, owners who want to enjoy stereo sound by the pool or on the boat need not worry about moisture wrecking the party.
A modern speaker system is only as good as the variety of devices to which it can connect. Wolverine Data has absolutely taken this fact to heart, making the WIOS-5.8 system compatible with all major smartphones, MP3 players, stereo receivers, TVs and PCs. Furthermore, the transmitter has an integrated Bluetooth receiver so that any Bluetooth-capable device can establish a connection, making for a 100% wireless experience.
Wolverine Data has developed and marketed a wide range of consumer electronics products, and the WIOS-5.8 represents another big step forward in portable, wireless stereo systems.
About Wolverine Data
Wolverine Data was founded in 2002 to provide consumer electronic products that simplified the capture and sharing of still images, and to enjoy listening to music. With an entrepreneurial vision of market needs and strong experience in product development, Wolverine Data led the creation and marketing of innovative and quality products, selling nationwide to major retailers. Wolverine Data products are an evolution from TIC Computer, Inc. -- a company that has been in the computer and consumer electronic business since 1985.
Contact:
Matt Mardini
Wolverine Data
9939 Muirlands Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92618
1-949-458-9888
Email
Stitcher Added To SUBARU STARLINK In-Car Infotainment Systems
SUBARU STARLINK, Powered by Clarion's Smart Access Connectivity Platform, Allows Users to Access and Control Select Mobile Apps Directly from the Screen of their Car's Infotainment System
CYPRESS, Calif., May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leader in consumer and commercial mobile electronics, announced today that Stitcher is now available on the SUBARU STARLINK platform. The SUBARU STARLINK infotainment systems found in Subaru vehicles utilizes Clarion's advanced Smart Access(TM) cloud connectivity platform to seamlessly sync and control cloud based applications directly with the infotainment system's screen, providing immediate access to Stitcher without having to update system software.
"With long-term growth projected for on-demand radio shows and podcasts, and research supporting consumption of this type of content increasing more than 15 percent last year alone, the addition of Stitcher to the list of apps available on the free SUBARU STARLINK app is great news for Subaru owners," stated Anthony Landamia, Infotainment Product Manager at Subaru. "We are excited that Subaru owners can now access the Internet's largest collection of live and on-demand radio shows and podcasts directly from their dashboards."
Subaru owners will be able to enjoy a fully integrated Stitcher app experience in the car, delivering over 40,000 radio shows and podcasts to customers. The integration will allow listeners to access up-to-the-minute episodes of their favorite radio programs, create playlists of their favorites, and stream them directly to the vehicle's system via their iPhone or Android device.
"Clarion is committed to offering our automotive OEM partners perpetual value and a growing list of added features so we work closely with leading content providers and app developers to ensure their support of our award-winning Smart Access platform and customized platforms such as SUBARU STARLINK," said Allen H. Gharapetian, Vice President of Marketing and Product Development for Clarion Corporation of America. "Doing so allows us to keep the cars out there using our system current and compatible with the latest apps and streaming services, assuring driver's happiness and loyalty towards the brand of vehicle they drive."
Stitcher offers listeners the freshest episodes of their favorite podcasts and radio shows streamed directly to devices - no downloading or syncing is required. From NPR's Fresh Air to Serial, WNYC's Radiolab to APM Marketplace , Rush Limbaugh to Rachel Maddow and more, Stitcher organizes and delivers the world of talk radio fresh daily.
About Smart Access
Exclusive to Clarion and powered by Hitachi's renowned Global Data Center, Clarion's Smart Access is the world's most advanced and extensive cloud-based information access, analysis and sharing platform. Smart Access provides proactive real-time analysis of destination routes on the go, allows for customization of entertainment options, enables safe and easy access to social media networks, monitors status of the vehicle, and provides an easy, distraction free way to use many of the popular smartphone apps while driving. Learn more on the web at http://www.clarionsmartaccess.com.
About Clarion
Headquartered in Cypress, California, Clarion Corporation of America is a subsidiary of Japan-based Clarion Co. Ltd, which has been a consolidated subsidiary of the Hitachi Group since 2006. Clarion has been an international leader in car audio and electronics since 1940. The company is engaged in the research, development, engineering, design, manufacturing, sales and marketing of mobile entertainment, navigation, infotainment, communication, safety and security products for the automotive, marine, recreational vehicle, commercial fleet and heavy industry environments. Clarion has been the recipient of numerous excellence awards for design, innovation, support, manufacturing and product reliability from independent organizations. The company has marketing and sales affiliates in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia. Clarion is located on the web at http://www.clarion.com/us.
About Deezer
Deezer is the first truly global on-demand audio provider, offering a digital music streaming service in more than 180 countries, with 16 million monthly active users and 6 million paid subscribers worldwide. Deezer is at the forefront of a streaming revolution, allowing fans instant access to the largest music catalogue in the world, with more than 35 million songs and 30,000+ radio channels on any device. Combining the best of man and machine, Deezer's global editorial team searches for the best music around the world and its algorithmic recommendations help fans discover music they will truly love. Deezer is available on your favorite device, including smartphone, tablet, PC, laptop, home sound system, connected car or smart TV.
Launched in 2007, Deezer is a privately held company, headquartered in Paris with offices in San Francisco and around the world. Deezer is also available in the U.S. via Bose and Sonos audio systems. Deezer is currently available as a free download for iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows devices or on the web at http://www.deezer.com globally outside the US. In the fall of October 2014 Deezer acquired leading on-demand talk radio service Stitcher. For the latest news, and official Deezer images go to Deezer.com/company/press.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of more than 600 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants, and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information, visit media.subaru.com. SUBARU STARLINK is a trademark of Subaru/Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
SOURCE Clarion
Clarion
CONTACT: Michael Farino, New Era Communications, LLC, Phone: (949) 346-1984, clarion@newerapr.com
Huawei Introduces its Business-Driven ICT Infrastructure Guiding Principle at Huawei Network Congress 2015
Business-Driven ICT Infrastructure Enables the New Industrial Revolution
BEIJING, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei today introduced its guiding principle for the enterprise market, to build Business-driven ICT Infrastructure (BDII), at the annual Huawei Network Conference (HNC) 2015 in Beijing. With a focus on customer-centric innovation, Huawei's BDII guiding principle will lead the way to the next industrial revolution by facilitating in-depth integration of ICT infrastructure development and software applications, development of innovative infrastructure, and joint innovation efforts with partners.
Rapid development in technology has created a need for next-generation ICT infrastructure, which heavily relies on the application of ICT technologies such as the Internet and smart devices. This has resulted in significant changes and innovations across various industries.
"Since 2010, innovative ICT has started to become a key component of enterprise businesses and the foundation of their production systems," said Lianfeng Wu, Associate Vice President, IDC China. "Growth in enterprise businesses and ICT development has become organic and inseparable. Enterprise are driving demands for the development of ICT infrastructure and this infrastructure is essential to defining enterprises' business models. Building BDII is a key component of evolution within vertical industries."
"At Huawei Enterprise, BDII is a guiding principle for us to enable the new industrial revolution. BDII consists of three core components - to think with a business-driven mindset, facilitate joint innovation, and focus on ICT infrastructure," said Yan Lida, President, Huawei Enterprise Business Group, Huawei. "As part of building BDII, Huawei will continue to focus on developing ICT infrastructure with an open structure through joint innovation. This will provide enterprises with more innovative, differentiated, and cutting-edge products and solutions to help drive business transformations, seizing opportunities presented by the new industrial evolution and adding value to support business success."
At HNC 2015, Mr. Hongquan Li, Vice President, Hexagon AB, shared his experience in working with Huawei on developing smart city technologies. Hexagon AB is a leading global provider of information technology that drives productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications. "Huawei is a strong and innovative ICT infrastructure products and solutions provider. Working with the company perfectly complements Hexagon's strength in integrated design, measurement, and visualization technologies. While working on joint innovations to develop smart city solutions, Huawei provided Hexagon with support on network-related areas such as storage calculation and estimation, integrated communication, and video capacities to enable Computer Aided Dispatch and Geographic Information System software functions. It also provided comprehensive technology support around R&D and testing. Without Huawei, Hexagon would not have completed our 4G-based visualized communications technology upgrade in just two months. The newly launched version is the industry's first visualized command center for smart cities to help address various security challenges more effectively and with more control."
Tianwu Wang, Senior Vice President, Sobey Digital Limited, the largest software developer and integrated service provider of the radio and television industry in China also mentioned that "As the media industry encounters challenges presented by the rise of new media, especially with higher demands for high-definition (HD) content and instant and multi-screen communications, ICT infrastructure needs to be able to support enhanced technologies and networks. By combining Huawei's capabilities in open and cloud-based architecture and Sobey's media industry experience, our jointly launched Omni-Media High-Definition Production Cloud Solution caters to specific demands for high-torrent video production. The solution provides leading software features such as GPU virtualization and beyond. Huawei's support around network, cloud computing, and big data solutions has been significant to Sobey's R&D initiatives. In addition, our jointly launched Cloud-based Solution has been adopted by multiple local and provincial TV stations in Shenzhen and Hunan, effectively boosting productivity and enhancing resource utilization."
To support ICT transformation in the new industrial revolution era, building BDII requires collaboration between Huawei, customers and partners to achieve success and maximize business value. "Huawei Inside" is the most accurate description for Huawei's integrated strategy and reflects the spirit of joint innovation. Working with partners is as an important link between Huawei and its customers, and is also strategically essential for BDII.
To build BDII, closer collaboration between Huawei and its partners and better coordinated innovation is required. To achieve this, Huawei will deepen these relationships through launching partnership plans and industrial alliances to create channels that will help to accelerate transformation. With the BDII guiding principle, Huawei will strengthen cooperation through enhanced strategic planning, technology development, market orientation, and talent cultivation. Strategically, Huawei believes in trilateral cooperation for partnership success. In practice, it ensures that the implementation and accomplishments of joint innovations and success of all three parties are achieved through close cooperation in technology, human resources, and market orientation. In Huawei's view, open-minded joint innovations that involve all three parties and follow the BDII guiding principles will result in business success.
Through providing industry-leading ICT technologies and solutions, Huawei has been addressing emerging technology trends to help enterprises transform its ICT infrastructure for improved competiveness. The company believes that this is the way forward and the route to future success for all businesses across industries. With a focus on the ICT infrastructure development, Huawei's BDII guiding principle encourages open collaborations among all related parties to support the ICT transformation of traditional industries, leading the way to the new industrial revolution.
About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Our aim is to build 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.
For more information, please visit Huawei online at http://www.huawei.com or follow us on:
Huawei Introduces its Business-Driven ICT Infrastructure Guiding Principle at Huawei Network Congress 2015
Business-Driven ICT Infrastructure Enables the New Industrial Revolution
BEIJING, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei today introduced its guiding principle for the enterprise market, to build Business-driven ICT Infrastructure (BDII), at the annual Huawei Network Conference (HNC) 2015 in Beijing. With a focus on customer-centric innovation, Huawei's BDII guiding principle will lead the way to the next industrial revolution by facilitating in-depth integration of ICT infrastructure development and software applications, development of innovative infrastructure, and joint innovation efforts with partners.
Rapid development in technology has created a need for next-generation ICT infrastructure, which heavily relies on the application of ICT technologies such as the Internet and smart devices. This has resulted in significant changes and innovations across various industries.
"Since 2010, innovative ICT has started to become a key component of enterprise businesses and the foundation of their production systems," said Lianfeng Wu, Associate Vice President, IDC China. "Growth in enterprise businesses and ICT development has become organic and inseparable. Enterprise are driving demands for the development of ICT infrastructure and this infrastructure is essential to defining enterprises' business models. Building BDII is a key component of evolution within vertical industries."
"At Huawei Enterprise, BDII is a guiding principle for us to enable the new industrial revolution. BDII consists of three core components - to think with a business-driven mindset, facilitate joint innovation, and focus on ICT infrastructure," said Yan Lida, President, Huawei Enterprise Business Group, Huawei. "As part of building BDII, Huawei will continue to focus on developing ICT infrastructure with an open structure through joint innovation. This will provide enterprises with more innovative, differentiated, and cutting-edge products and solutions to help drive business transformations, seizing opportunities presented by the new industrial evolution and adding value to support business success."
At HNC 2015, Mr. Hongquan Li, Vice President, Hexagon AB, shared his experience in working with Huawei on developing smart city technologies. Hexagon AB is a leading global provider of information technology that drives productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications. "Huawei is a strong and innovative ICT infrastructure products and solutions provider. Working with the company perfectly complements Hexagon's strength in integrated design, measurement, and visualization technologies. While working on joint innovations to develop smart city solutions, Huawei provided Hexagon with support on network-related areas such as storage calculation and estimation, integrated communication, and video capacities to enable Computer Aided Dispatch and Geographic Information System software functions. It also provided comprehensive technology support around R&D and testing. Without Huawei, Hexagon would not have completed our 4G-based visualized communications technology upgrade in just two months. The newly launched version is the industry's first visualized command center for smart cities to help address various security challenges more effectively and with more control."
Tianwu Wang, Senior Vice President, Sobey Digital Limited, the largest software developer and integrated service provider of the radio and television industry in China also mentioned that "As the media industry encounters challenges presented by the rise of new media, especially with higher demands for high-definition (HD) content and instant and multi-screen communications, ICT infrastructure needs to be able to support enhanced technologies and networks. By combining Huawei's capabilities in open and cloud-based architecture and Sobey's media industry experience, our jointly launched Omni-Media High-Definition Production Cloud Solution caters to specific demands for high-torrent video production. The solution provides leading software features such as GPU virtualization and beyond. Huawei's support around network, cloud computing, and big data solutions has been significant to Sobey's R&D initiatives. In addition, our jointly launched Cloud-based Solution has been adopted by multiple local and provincial TV stations in Shenzhen and Hunan, effectively boosting productivity and enhancing resource utilization."
To support ICT transformation in the new industrial revolution era, building BDII requires collaboration between Huawei, customers and partners to achieve success and maximize business value. "Huawei Inside" is the most accurate description for Huawei's integrated strategy and reflects the spirit of joint innovation. Working with partners is as an important link between Huawei and its customers, and is also strategically essential for BDII.
To build BDII, closer collaboration between Huawei and its partners and better coordinated innovation is required. To achieve this, Huawei will deepen these relationships through launching partnership plans and industrial alliances to create channels that will help to accelerate transformation. With the BDII guiding principle, Huawei will strengthen cooperation through enhanced strategic planning, technology development, market orientation, and talent cultivation. Strategically, Huawei believes in trilateral cooperation for partnership success. In practice, it ensures that the implementation and accomplishments of joint innovations and success of all three parties are achieved through close cooperation in technology, human resources, and market orientation. In Huawei's view, open-minded joint innovations that involve all three parties and follow the BDII guiding principles will result in business success.
Through providing industry-leading ICT technologies and solutions, Huawei has been addressing emerging technology trends to help enterprises transform its ICT infrastructure for improved competiveness. The company believes that this is the way forward and the route to future success for all businesses across industries. With a focus on the ICT infrastructure development, Huawei's BDII guiding principle encourages open collaborations among all related parties to support the ICT transformation of traditional industries, leading the way to the new industrial revolution.
About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Our aim is to build 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.
For more information, please visit Huawei online at http://www.huawei.com or follow us on:
5 Days to Meet ARGUS - The World's First Contactless Emotions Scanner
LONDON, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Meet ARGUS, The World's First Contactless Facial Reader & Hidden Emotions Scanner.
Scan & Read People. Explore a New Generation of PLAY & ART Concepts!
Imagine being able to probe and truly affect your inner feelings - and those of
others. Being able to read faces and enjoy genuine invisible emotions and senses. Analyze
and read people to anticipate their thoughts and actions like never before. Use just your
deepest emotions and feelings to create unique abstract paintings and video, or, play a
completely new generation of responsive games. Get inside a first-person-shooter as it
creates action, dialog, and outcomes based on your innermost feelings.
Imagine having a device that can help you do all that and a great deal more - thanks
to its ability to "see the invisible", to detect and read naturally occurring facial and
head micro-fluctuations so subtle they cannot be seen by the naked eye.
ARGUS is designed to bring a whole new world to your fingertips. While representing a
significant advance in the science of human emotion analysis and stress estimation and
management, it also serves as an example of the state of technology today: if something
can be imagined, it can be created, and be found to have a far greater range of potential
uses than anyone could have dreamt of.
The micro-oscillation analysis solution consists of Argus bio-scanners and respective
software bundles. Argus digitizes and amplifies raw analog signals, a byproduct of all
micro-oscillations. It then delivers this information to our optimized biometric
algorithms for spectral analysis and processing. Through this process it ultimately
delivers accurate estimates of hidden emotions; the advanced software can even perform
these functions via Skype independently. Argus can be used for comparative analysis,
learning, and educational purposes, or for fun through Argus ART & PLAY. ART has passed
beta testing with flying colours and PLAY won't keep you waiting either, as an in-house
Responsive-RPG "The Eye: Genesis", is underway. Find more on ArguScan.com
[http://www.arguscan.com?ref=pr ].
"ARGUS is the world's first contactless automated facial reader. The Argus
bio-scanners deliver a feast of potential innovation to individuals, inventors and
visionaries of all sorts. In bringing the invisible into the light, it is destined to
enable many to work and play harder," the developers say.
Argus can impact an amazing variety of industries, from personal security to public
defense, hands-free control systems, adaptive smart environments, accessibility design,
market research, psychology, medicine, robotics, and transport. The list goes on - to, and
probably beyond, the like of NASA's ongoing studies which see how people will interact and
function on month long journeys to Mars.
Available in four models, from a hand-held mobile version through to a
state-of-the-art, PC interfacing, juggernaut for professionals, the Argus scanner is
opening up new doors to anyone who's wished they had a creative tool that could match
their imagination - a tool advanced enough to let them perceive new possibilities and
bring them to fruition.
RS Components Highlights Outstanding Features of New Ultra-reliable Sealed Connector System
Ingenious moulding and sealing of Molex ML-XT system ensures superior reliability at competitive price
SYDNEY, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has identified two ingenious features of the newly launched Molex ML-XT(TM) rugged, sealed connector system that help ensure superior reliability at a highly competitive price point.
The ML-XT plastic housing and seal are moulded using a one-piece design, which is not only economical but also supremely reliable. Permanent bonding using two-shot Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) moulding technology ensures IP68 ingress resistance as well as immunity to loss or misalignment of the seal. Accurate alignment ensures repeatable retention during unmating and mating of the plug and receptacle.
In addition, an innovative rear seal cover provides an answer to the loss of sealing that can occur as wires exiting conventional connectors become bent or moved. The ML-XT rear seal cover prevents the cable flexing close to the seal and so maintains the perfect cable-entry angle. The seal is moulded in High-Consistency Rubber (HCR) for superior tear resistance during terminal insertion/extraction.
Additional benefits of the ML-XT system include reduced inventory, assembly time and costs, since the plug and receptacle housings are supplied pre-assembled with the rear seal locked in by the cover. The connector terminals have current ratings up to 13A, and utilise the proven Molex XRC(TM) design thereby enabling harness makers to use their existing assembly tooling.
The ML-XT system is designed for automotive applications, which demand extremely competitive pricing while at the same time imposing some of the toughest temperature, vibration and ingress-hazard conditions encountered by electrical wiring. The outstanding performance and cost-effectiveness of the connectors means they are also well suited to autosport applications, industrial automation and control in harsh environments, or equipment installed outdoors in extremely cold, hot or humid conditions.
The ML-XT system offers a drop-in replacement for existing industry-standard connectors of this type. ML-XT connector plugs and receptacles, and XRC terminals and tooling, are in stock at RS Components.
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.
RS Components Highlights Outstanding Features of New Ultra-reliable Sealed Connector System
Ingenious moulding and sealing of Molex ML-XT system ensures superior reliability at competitive price
SEOUL, South Korea, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has identified two ingenious features of the newly launched Molex ML-XT(TM) rugged, sealed connector system that help ensure superior reliability at a highly competitive price point.
The ML-XT plastic housing and seal are moulded using a one-piece design, which is not only economical but also supremely reliable. Permanent bonding using two-shot Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) moulding technology ensures IP68 ingress resistance as well as immunity to loss or misalignment of the seal. Accurate alignment ensures repeatable retention during unmating and mating of the plug and receptacle.
In addition, an innovative rear seal cover provides an answer to the loss of sealing that can occur as wires exiting conventional connectors become bent or moved. The ML-XT rear seal cover prevents the cable flexing close to the seal and so maintains the perfect cable-entry angle. The seal is moulded in High-Consistency Rubber (HCR) for superior tear resistance during terminal insertion/extraction.
Additional benefits of the ML-XT system include reduced inventory, assembly time and costs, since the plug and receptacle housings are supplied pre-assembled with the rear seal locked in by the cover. The connector terminals have current ratings up to 13A, and utilise the proven Molex XRC(TM) design thereby enabling harness makers to use their existing assembly tooling.
The ML-XT system is designed for automotive applications, which demand extremely competitive pricing while at the same time imposing some of the toughest temperature, vibration and ingress-hazard conditions encountered by electrical wiring. The outstanding performance and cost-effectiveness of the connectors means they are also well suited to autosport applications, industrial automation and control in harsh environments, or equipment installed outdoors in extremely cold, hot or humid conditions.
The ML-XT system offers a drop-in replacement for existing industry-standard connectors of this type. ML-XT connector plugs and receptacles, and XRC terminals and tooling, are in stock at RS Components.
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.
RS Components Highlights Outstanding Features of New Ultra-reliable Sealed Connector System
Ingenious moulding and sealing of Molex ML-XT system ensures superior reliability at competitive price
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has identified two ingenious features of the newly launched Molex ML-XT(TM) rugged, sealed connector system that help ensure superior reliability at a highly competitive price point.
The ML-XT plastic housing and seal are moulded using a one-piece design, which is not only economical but also supremely reliable. Permanent bonding using two-shot Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) moulding technology ensures IP68 ingress resistance as well as immunity to loss or misalignment of the seal. Accurate alignment ensures repeatable retention during unmating and mating of the plug and receptacle.
In addition, an innovative rear seal cover provides an answer to the loss of sealing that can occur as wires exiting conventional connectors become bent or moved. The ML-XT rear seal cover prevents the cable flexing close to the seal and so maintains the perfect cable-entry angle. The seal is moulded in High-Consistency Rubber (HCR) for superior tear resistance during terminal insertion/extraction.
Additional benefits of the ML-XT system include reduced inventory, assembly time and costs, since the plug and receptacle housings are supplied pre-assembled with the rear seal locked in by the cover. The connector terminals have current ratings up to 13A, and utilise the proven Molex XRC(TM) design thereby enabling harness makers to use their existing assembly tooling.
The ML-XT system is designed for automotive applications, which demand extremely competitive pricing while at the same time imposing some of the toughest temperature, vibration and ingress-hazard conditions encountered by electrical wiring. The outstanding performance and cost-effectiveness of the connectors means they are also well suited to autosport applications, industrial automation and control in harsh environments, or equipment installed outdoors in extremely cold, hot or humid conditions.
The ML-XT system offers a drop-in replacement for existing industry-standard connectors of this type. ML-XT connector plugs and receptacles, and XRC terminals and tooling, are in stock at RS Components.
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.
RS Components Highlights Outstanding Features of New Ultra-reliable Sealed Connector System
Ingenious moulding and sealing of Molex ML-XT system ensures superior reliability at competitive price
BEIJING, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has identified two ingenious features of the newly launched Molex ML-XT(TM) rugged, sealed connector system that help ensure superior reliability at a highly competitive price point.
The ML-XT plastic housing and seal are moulded using a one-piece design, which is not only economical but also supremely reliable. Permanent bonding using two-shot Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) moulding technology ensures IP68 ingress resistance as well as immunity to loss or misalignment of the seal. Accurate alignment ensures repeatable retention during unmating and mating of the plug and receptacle.
In addition, an innovative rear seal cover provides an answer to the loss of sealing that can occur as wires exiting conventional connectors become bent or moved. The ML-XT rear seal cover prevents the cable flexing close to the seal and so maintains the perfect cable-entry angle. The seal is moulded in High-Consistency Rubber (HCR) for superior tear resistance during terminal insertion/extraction.
Additional benefits of the ML-XT system include reduced inventory, assembly time and costs, since the plug and receptacle housings are supplied pre-assembled with the rear seal locked in by the cover. The connector terminals have current ratings up to 13A, and utilise the proven Molex XRC(TM) design thereby enabling harness makers to use their existing assembly tooling.
The ML-XT system is designed for automotive applications, which demand extremely competitive pricing while at the same time imposing some of the toughest temperature, vibration and ingress-hazard conditions encountered by electrical wiring. The outstanding performance and cost-effectiveness of the connectors means they are also well suited to autosport applications, industrial automation and control in harsh environments, or equipment installed outdoors in extremely cold, hot or humid conditions.
The ML-XT system offers a drop-in replacement for existing industry-standard connectors of this type. ML-XT connector plugs and receptacles, and XRC terminals and tooling, are in stock at RS Components.
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.
4D-DC's New Hybrid Cloud Solution Based on Infortrend's RAID Storage is Expected to Reach 200 VMs and 4 Million Peak IOPS within 12 Months
TAIPEI, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- 4D-DC, the established cloud, colocation and connectivity provider, introduced its new cloud platform "4D Cloud 2.0" based on Infortrend storage solutions. Expecting a strong demand for the new cloud platform, 4D-DC aims to reach 200 virtual machines (VMs) and 4-million peak IOPS in data centre for its new 4D Cloud 2.0 platform within the first year.
What sets the new cloud platform apart are the storage solutions provided by Infortrend. The solutions met 4D-DC's strict requirements for scalability, resilience and performance. The automated storage tiering function especially impressed 4D-DC. It fully utilizes the different types of drives (SSD, SAS, NL-SAS drive), allowing 4D Cloud 2.0 to satisfy clients requiring high speed storage access, while the others may continuously store data backup without interruption.
"Infortrend has provided us with a storage solution that can cope with the rapidly changing demands of a fast growing cloud platform. Now, we can provide our clients with even better connectivity and cloud solutions," said David Barker, founder and technical director at 4D-DC.
4D Cloud 2.0, the latest offering from 4D-DC, provides ultimate cloud hosting solutions in terms of flexibility, security, speed and ease of use. With 1 million peak IOPS and 40 VMs initially, 4D-DC expects it to evolve to over 4 million peak IOPS and to 200 VMs within the first year of launch. To meet such huge demands, the main technical challenge was to expand easily and rapidly whenever the scalable demand is there and at the same time, maintain and improve the performance and flexibility of the storage solution. This was especially important, in terms of the support for storage solution.
The 4D Cloud platform was built on an intricate infrastructure, including Dell servers, Brocade switch fabric and Infortrend RAID storage. And as with the nature of a cloud platform, it offers a variety of applications such as SQL databases, telephone systems, video streaming service, etc. For more details about 4D-DC's new cloud platform with Infortrend storage, please click here.
About 4D-DC
As one of the fastest growing tech companies in the UK, 4D-DC specializes in providing customers with highly efficient, flexible, resilient and cost effective connectivity, cloud and colocation solutions. For more information, please visit http://www.4d-dc.com/
About Infortrend
Infortrend (TWSE: 2495) has been developing and manufacturing storage solutions for businesses and organizations since 1993. Innovation joins impeccable quality thanks to a passionate team of professionals and an emphasis on in-house design, testing, and manufacturing. Infortrend storage delivers performance and scalability with the latest standards, backed by user friendly data services, personal after-sales support, and unmatched value. Core product families are EonStor DS, EonNAS, and ESVA. For more Information, please visit http://www.infortrend.com.
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Fluke Networks Unveils TruView(TM) Live -- a SaaS that Adds Cloud Application Monitoring to the Industry's Most Complete Network and Application Performance Management Solution
In today's Borderless Enterprise -- where the lines between enterprise datacenter infrastructure and outside applications have blurred -- IT needs full visibility to ensure an optimal end-user experience
HONG KONG and TAIPEI, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The increasing use of business-critical cloud applications to drive innovation and agile response to emerging opportunities has come at a cost to the enterprises adopting them: a lack of complete visibility into network and application performance, which leads to increased potential for a poor end-user experience. In an effort to overcome this challenge, Fluke Networks today introduced TruView(TM) Live, a new Software-as-a-Service offering that provides real-time monitoring of applications, platforms and infrastructure delivered as a service. Using TruView Live, IT teams can gain the end-to-end visibility needed to rapidly pinpoint and resolve problems, deliver an optimal end-user experience and ensure their organizations realizes the full value of cloud services. TruView Live is the company's newest addition to its Borderless Enterprise product portfolio.
Read about the impacts of the Borderless Enterprise in this educational press release.
Eighty-two percent of enterprises have a hybrid cloud strategy today, up from 74 percent in 2014[i]. As more data and applications move to the cloud, delivering positive end-user experiences has become more difficult -- and more expensive. Roughly 60 percent of availability and performance errors are the result of misconfigurations by IT[ii], and the average network outage costs $7,900 per minute[iii]. The loss of control and revenue dictates a new approach to measuring network and application performance that can accommodate applications that reside on premise or in the cloud.
"The popularity of cloud-based applications like Office365 and Salesforce.com, and the emergence of 'Shadow IT' mean it's far more challenging for IT leaders to gain visibility and assert influence over the entire IT infrastructure," said Amit Rao, Senior Director for Business Development at Fluke Networks. "As enterprise IT evolves from a service provider to a value provider, IT organizations have a valuable opportunity to demonstrate their worth by focusing on the end-user experience as a key performance indicator. TruView Live gives IT the ability to do exactly that by bridging the divide between the datacenter and the cloud, giving IT end-to-end visibility of their networks once again."
The TruView Live Approach: In the Cloud, for the Cloud
As a completely scalable subscription service, TruView Live offers considerable flexibility and ease of use to help IT teams start monitoring their cloud services in just a few minutes. Designed to operate either independently or in conjunction with Fluke Networks' existing portfolio of network and application performance solutions, TruView Live is easy to install and needs no specialized knowledge or training.
With TruView Live, IT administrators can now:
-- Monitor end-to-end availability and performance of networks in real time
with a single dashboard
-- Receive alerts and set performance thresholds to resolve issues before
they become a user issue
-- Isolate problems and proactively respond to keep the business productive
-- Produce accurate reporting of SaaS performance and SLAs to management as
needed
TruView Live gathers information and monitors application availability and performance via an active test sensor called a Pulse. There are three types of Pulse, which can be used in any combination:
-- TruView Pulse: A small, plug-and-play, active test micro-appliance that
connects directly to the network on any Ethernet port. Because of its
agentless architecture, system administrators can plug TruView Pulse
into wiring closets, subnets, or anywhere in the datacenter itself.
TruView Pulses sell for a $299 (US) introductory price.
-- Virtual Pulse: Free, downloadable software for Windows and Linux.
Software Pulses enable test commencement in just a few minutes -- even
on user laptops, which is especially useful for IT administrators when
they need immediate real-time monitoring due to a user having problems
at a remote location.
-- Global Pulse: A Pulse hosted in the cloud in several locations
worldwide. A Global Pulse has the same monitoring capability of a
TruView Pulse or Virtual Pulse and provides an external third-party
reference to help triangulate the location of connectivity and
performance issues. A Global Pulse can be deployed with the click of a
button and requires no software download or hardware deployment.
The Convenience of Subscription Service from One of the Most Trusted Names in the Business
TruView Live, like many of the systems it monitors, is a pay-as-you-go service. That means businesses can add to their subscription as their cloud services monitoring needs evolve. Most network administrators are familiar with other proven Fluke Networks products. With TruView Live, they are assured of the same quality when monitoring their cloud services.
TruView Live is available in three service levels, based on the number of cloud services a business desires to monitor. For more product information, pricing, or to start a free trial, visit https://app.truviewlive.com/signup. Read more about the Borderless Enterprise and its benefits in today's related announcement, or visit the Borderless Enterprise resource page.
[i] RightScale, State of the Cloud
Report, 2015
[ii] Enterprise Management Associates,
Monitoring IT for Real-time
Operational Performance, 2013
[iii] Ponemon Institute, Cost of Data
Center Outages, 2013
About Fluke Networks
Fluke Networks is the world-leading provider of network performance monitoring and diagnostics solutions designed to streamline issue resolution and ensure an optimal end-user experience--even in today's borderless enterprise. Leading organizations worldwide trust Fluke Networks to help solve their toughest issues and emerging challenges in WLAN security, SaaS, mobility, unified communications and data centers. Based in Everett, Wash., the company distributes products in more than 50 countries. For more information, visit http://www.FlukeNetworks.com.
For additional information and updates, follow Fluke Networks on social media.
New Borderless Enterprise Product Strategy from Fluke Networks Aims to Help IT Leaders Improve End-User Experience, Business Value
Company aligns its product portfolio to provide greater visibility into and root cause analysis of both traditional enterprise networks and cloud application performance
HONG KONG and TAIPEI, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to fundamental shifts in the way enterprises architect their IT networks and datacenters, Fluke Networks today unveiled a comprehensive strategy to align its product portfolio around the needs of the "Borderless Enterprise" -- any organization whose end users rely on the unencumbered flow of digital information to conduct business.
Fluke Networks' product strategy focuses on putting organizations back in control of the performance of their entire IT landscape -- regardless of whether services are running on premise or in the cloud -- with a portfolio of powerful, easy-to-use tools. With the launch today of TruView Live, a new SaaS offering, Fluke Networks is also extending enterprise-grade, real-time network activity and performance monitoring to also cover cloud applications.
Read more about TruView Live and its benefits in today's related product announcement.
"IT departments have traditionally focused on technology, service delivery and stability, while line-of-business leaders are eager to adopt solutions that enable rapid competitive advantage and winning more customers. These different perspectives can sometimes create tension between IT and business leaders, but they can all agree poor user experience has a cost -- whether it's lost customer relationships, decreased revenues or reduced employee productivity," said Arif Kareem, President of Fluke Networks. "Traditional IT has reached an inflection point where balancing technology and business outcomes is critical. With the growing influence of business units in selecting and bringing cloud-based services into the enterprise, IT leaders have to not only act as business partners, but also ensure Quality of Service for all applications. By taking accountability for improving user experience, IT can demonstrate a critical business benefit."
Point-solution Tools Don't Work in the Borderless Enterprise
Many IT departments rely on multiple point-solution tools to monitor and troubleshoot application and network performance; however, these lack the holistic view required to measure end-user experience, a performance metric both business and IT leaders can understand and embrace. By monitoring actual response time experienced by end users, IT can align its objectives with those of the business and demonstrate its value.
The lack of a holistic view also inhibits IT's ability to identify and solve problems, sometimes requiring days or weeks to identify the root cause of an issue. Analyst firm Forrester recently reported that 31% of corporate network performance issues take more than a month to resolve.
Degraded network performance results in significant risk, according to a research recently conducted by Enterprise Management Associates. The survey results indicate a majority of enterprises have experienced poor application performance on at least an occasional basis. The consequences of poor application performance cited by survey respondents included revenue impact (67%), reduced user productivity (77%), and negative customer experience (79%).
The report also highlights how IT struggles to address cloud application performance issues.
-- 29% of respondents said they had poor visibility into network
performance
-- 21% said they had poor visibility into application performance, and
-- 41% reported difficulty troubleshooting performance issues once they
were aware of problems.
The Borderless Enterprise Strategy Helps IT Leaders Demonstrate Business Value
Fluke Networks' suite of products that help IT identify performance and user experience issues across a wide range of devices, applications, locations and cloud providers:
-- Visual TruView -- a unified network and application performance
monitoring appliance that helps IT quickly identify and solve issues
across client, network, service and applications by incorporating five
tools in one
-- OptiView XG -- a rugged, portable tablet for network engineers that
combines wired and wireless network analysis to troubleshoot issues and
assess network quality for VoIP/Video/UC deployments
-- OneTouch AT 10G Network Assistant -- an automated handheld tester for
network technicians that troubleshoots 10-Gigabit data centers and
validates connectivity, service availability and path performance
-- AirMagnet -- A comprehensive suite of products that address wireless
network design, analysis and security, including intrusion prevention,
wireless health assessment and remote troubleshooting
-- TruView Live (which Fluke Networks is launching today) -- a SaaS
offering that delivers enterprise-grade cloud application monitoring in
real time to ensure service availability and performance
TruView Live is now available. Organizations can start a free trial at https://app.truviewlive.com/signup.
Fluke Networks will be rolling out additional product enhancements to address other needs of the Borderless Enterprise, including hosted VOIP, the mobile user experience and enhanced security capabilities later this year.
Notes to Editors
The Borderless Enterprise
IT organizations increasingly grapple with effective network and application management, due to several trends that diminish their visibility into and control over their company's application delivery infrastructure, particularly if it includes both on-premise and cloud services. Cloud computing (especially SaaS), BYOD, mobile users, unified communications and so-called shadow IT in the enterprise add complexity to network and application management. Fluke Networks developed its Borderless Enterprise strategy to mitigate the negative impact and equip IT leaders with the insight they need.
Every Company is a Digital Company
The challenges of the Borderless Enterprise come at a time when companies are more dependent than ever on innovative digital technologies to achieve business goals, whether technologies reside inside or outside corporate borders. Recent research from independent analyst firm IDC shows that CEOs expect their CIOs to drive significant digital transformation within the enterprise, while still maintaining the traditional IT infrastructure.
At the same time, end users have higher expectations. They demand responsive application performance, whether applications reside in the cloud or on premise, whether they are employees working in the office or remotely, or customers using personal or business devices. In today's typically fragmented IT organization, accountability and ownership for user experience is unclear. Helpdesk personnel and business application owners may be able to assist with training, application troubleshooting or device tips, but they are not typically held accountable for line-of-business cloud applications and don't have a view that enables them to find and resolve performance issues.
About Fluke Networks
Fluke Networks is the world-leading provider of network performance monitoring and diagnostics solutions designed to streamline issue resolution and ensure an optimal end-user experience -- even in today's borderless enterprise. Leading organizations worldwide trust Fluke Networks to help solve their toughest issues and emerging challenges in WLAN security, SaaS, mobility, unified communications and data centers. Based in Everett, Wash., the company distributes products in more than 50 countries. For more information, visit http://www.FlukeNetworks.com.
For additional information and updates, follow Fluke Networks on social media.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich Invests in Multiple Stratasys 3D Printers to Stimulate Engineering Curriculum
MINNEAPOLIS and REHOVOT, Israel, May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
University invests in professional FDM 3D printing to enhance model customization and
hone engineering design skills
Stratasys Ltd. [http://www.stratasys.com ] (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leading global provider
of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions has announced that the Swiss Federal
Institute of Technology Zuerich [https://www.ethz.ch/de.html ][1](ETH Zuerich) has
invested in multiple Stratasys uPrint SE Plus 3D Printers to enrich undergraduate
engineering design training and aid research students.
The investment in the haul of professional uPrint SE Plus
[http://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/idea-series/uprint-se-plus ] 3D Printers, from Swiss
Stratasys reseller, Alphacam, follows ETH's objective to completely modernize its
Technical Drawing and CAD course by installing the very latest technologies available.
According to Professor Dr. Kristina Shea, head of the Engineering Design and Computing
Laboratory (EDAC) at ETH Zuerich, Stratasys' uPrint SE Plus 3D Printer was selected
specifically for its reliability and ability to produce higher-quality, functional parts
in comparison to other similar options available on the market.
"The course has between 450-500 students, so reliability was essential and a big part
of our decision to invest in a professional 3D printer," says Dr. Shea. "We had previously
relied on CAD and modeling on a screen, but using high-quality, functional physical models
ensures students are far more engaged."
All of the work undertaken on ETH Zuerich's arsenal of 3D printers is achieved using
ivory ABSplus(R) FDM material, a mechanically strong and stable thermoplastic which is
ideal for functional prototyping.
The ability of the uPrint SE Plus 3D Printer to print layer thicknesses of 0.330mm and
0.254mm provides the needed precision for students requiring accurate parts.
Customization, automation and motivation
One of the key projects on the course is the customization and building of a
balloon-powered car model, which challenges students to design and 3D print various
iterations of two parts for the car.
"Thanks to 3D printing technology, we've given students the tools to design and
prototype the wheel spokes and the top of the cars," states Dr Shea. "The first time we 3D
printed parts, we did it in six days, running overnight. With nine parts to each car, it
was a huge job, therefore you can see why the reliability of a professional 3D printer was
integral to such a large investment. We now call them our 'little workhorses!'"
Dr. Shea continues: "I was particularly interested in the effect of using 3D printed
models on students' motivation. With 3D printing, we saw increased motivation in learning
to use the CAD software. The appreciation of scale and the importance of production
tolerances grew when the customized parts the students had designed were 3D printed and
assembled. Even though design manufacturing guidelines were provided, there were marked
increases in understanding as a result of the material realization of their designs."
As Sig Behrens, General Manager, Global Education at Stratasys, explains; "We believe
in empowering engineering students with 3D printing skills of the modern workplace and
this is a strategy that many leading institutions, like ETH Zuerich, are committing to and
investing in.
"The ability to access and familiarize students with professional 3D printing
technology is incredibly important, because these are tomorrow's designers and engineers,"
adds Behrens. "With its desire to embrace 3D printing, ETH Zurich is bridging the gap
between academia and industry by fulfilling the demand for skills that employers are
seeking."
[1] Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule Zuerich
About Stratasys
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Rehovot,
Israel, is a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions.
The company's patented FDM(R) and PolyJet(TM) 3D Printing technologies produce prototypes
and manufactured goods directly from 3D CAD files or other 3D content. Systems include 3D
printers for idea development, prototyping and direct digital manufacturing. Stratasys
subsidiaries include MakerBot and Solidscape, and the company operates the digital parts
manufacturing service, Stratasys Direct Manufacturing. Stratasys has more than 3,000
employees, holds over 800 granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally, and
has received more than 30 awards for its technology and leadership. Online at: http://www.stratasys.com or http://blog.stratasys.com
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Cadence Strengthens Allegro Technology Portfolio to Make Design Cycles Shorter and More Predictable
New Manufacturing Option streamlines handoff to manufacturing and speeds PCB documentation process by up to 60 percent
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), today unveiled the Allegro(®) 16.6 portfolio, which features several new products and technologies. Included in this release is the new Allegro PCB Designer Manufacturing Option, which can shorten the time to create manufacturing documentation by up to 60 percent, and several key technology updates catered to increase efficiency, control and productivity for designers, while streamlining handoff to manufacturing. Driven by increasing demands to provide a more predictable and shorter design cycle, the Allegro 16.6 portfolio includes more capabilities that accelerate routing and tuning for high-speed interfaces such as DDR3 and DDR4.
New Products
The Allegro 16.6 portfolio includes new products to help PCB designers achieve maximum efficiency and productivity, while keeping cost of ownership low. These new products include:
-- Allegro PCB Designer Manufacturing Option, a comprehensive, powerful,
easy-to-use toolset that makes it efficient and cost effective for PCB
designers to streamline the development of a release-to-manufacturing
package for their products. It includes the Design for Manufacturing
(DFM) Checker, Documentation Editor and Panel Editor modules. The
Documentation Editor module can speed up overall fabrication
documentation by up to 60 percent.
-- Allegro Rules Developer and Checker, which allows users to develop
custom fabrication and assembly rules to extend capabilities provided by
Allegro PCB Designer and the Manufacturing Option. This tool provides a
relational geometric verification language designed specifically for
creating rules that are proprietary and custom to an original equipment
manufacturer (OEM). The rules can be viewed and executed from the
Allegro Constraint Manager, making it a single source for all design
rules checks (DRCs) within a PCB.
"We use Cadence software for designing printed circuit boards from concept to production for our SGI® ICE(TM) X and SGI® UV(TM) platforms. The technology in the Allegro PCB Manufacturing Option has enabled us to reduce the amount of time spent creating and maintaining PCB documentation by as much as 60 percent," said Cassio Conceicao, executive vice president and chief operating officer. "The result is shorter design cycle times, lower costs and a smoother handoff to manufacturing."
Key Technology Updates
The Allegro 16.6 technology portfolio update offers multiple capabilities that boost turnaround time by shortening design cycles, accelerating timing closure and providing more editing control. These capabilities include:
-- Adding return path vias while routing differential pairs, ensuring a
ground current return path for differential pair vias
-- Updates to avoid coupling of high-speed signals to the FR-4 fabric
weave, making it easy for designers to create off-angle routes based on
user-defined parameters, accelerating the PCB layout process
significantly
-- Adjusting spacing for signals in interfaces such as DDR3 and DDR4,
allowing users to compress signals in high-density route areas, and to
spread signals to avoid crosstalk between signals or make space for
tuning
-- A new shape-editing AppMode, allowing users to create and modify complex
shape geometries very easily and quickly for copper shapes, flex cover
lay geometries and complex pad shapes
"The Allegro portfolio release targets critical design goals for PCB designers who are focused on increasing productivity, while operating under tight schedules and increasing complexities," said Saugat Sen, vice president of R&D, PCB and IC Packaging Group at Cadence. "To make the design process more efficient, Cadence introduced the Allegro Rules Developer and Checker, which provides a relational geometric verification language that enables designers to extend the standard set of rules to ones that are tailored to their needs."
About Cadence
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company, its products and its services is available at http://www.cadence.com.
NextNine and Schneider Electric to Present Advanced Cyber Security for Nuclear Facilities at Upcoming Vienna Conference
PETACH TIKVA, Israel, May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Unique security concerns of nuclear facilities can be dealt with using advanced new
solutions that will be presented by executives from NextNine and Schneider Electric
(Euronext: SU) at the leading conference on nuclear facilities hosted by the International
Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, Austria, June 1-5, 2015.
"Nuclear facilities are at the top of the risk curve, as any cybersecurity breach can
have dire consequences. Whether through an insider threat, spear phishing or brute force
attack, these crucial plants are prime targets, and need to be continuously and thoroughly
protected while still managed and operated efficiently," said Shmulik Aran, CEO of
NextNine. "At NextNine, we take a leadership role in enabling critical infrastructure
owners worldwide to harden their enterprises and gain visibility into their overall
compliance with regulatory standards at every point in time."
Michael Coden, VP of NextNine will be presenting the following sessions:
Secure Remote Cyber Hardening of Industrial Control Systems in Nuclear Facilities in
Compliance with International Standards Jointly presented with Schneider Electric, this
session is based on the joint monitoring and maintenance of industrial control systems at
hundreds of sites, many of which are nuclear facilities, since 2006. Wednesday, June 3,
14:00 - 15:40, M-Building, Room: M1/B.
Applying Safety Analysis to Cyber Incidents
This session will present novel research on cyber incident prevention models from the MIT
Interdisciplinary Consortium for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, or
MIT-(IC)3, of which NextNine is a member. This presentation will show how cyber incident
prevention is analogous to industrial accident hazard avoidance and prevention, and
present a model and process that can be used to prevent cyber incidents. Tuesday, June 2,
16:00 - 18:00, M-Building, Room: PR.
ISA / IEC TR62443-2-3 Patch Management Technical Report
ISA99 Technical Report TR62443-2-3, and the associated technical specification in the
IEC 62443 series, address the patch management aspect of IACS (Industrial Automation and
Control Systems) cyber security. As a co-editor, Coden will describe the organization of
the components of IEC-62443, and review a summary of the 62334-2-3 Patch Management
Technical Report. Wednesday, June 3, 11:00 - 12:40, M-Building, Room: M1/B.
The conference International Conference on Computer Security in a Nuclear World
[http://www-pub.iaea.org/iaeameetings/46530/International-Conference-on-Computer-Security-in-a-Nuclear-World-Expert-Discussion-and-Exchange ]
will be taking place in Vienna,
Austria, June 1-5. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expects ~800 nuclear
cybersecurity executives, experts, and engineers to attend. In addition to leading three
educational sessions, NextNine will have a booth in the exhibit area, together with
Schneider Electric, and MIT-(IC)3. To schedule a meeting with NextNine, contact Hugo
Fleischman at hfleischman@nextnine.com, or Michael Coden, at mcoden@nextnine.com.
About NextNine
NextNine is the world leader in Operational Technology (OT) security management
software for industrial and critical infrastructure environments, markets that are
vulnerable to cyber security attacks and are underserved by conventional enterprise IT
solutions. The largest industrial vendors, MSSPs and system integrators have selected
NextNine as their gold standard. With over 12 years of experience in cyber security for
ICS/SCADA, the company has over 5000 installations globally in fields such as oil and gas,
mining, refining, chemicals, power, energy and electricity.
Kaleidescape Announces Digital Delivery of Animated and Live-Action Favorites from The Walt Disney Studios for its Alto Movie Players
Celebrated Disney Titles Now Available for Digital Purchase at the Kaleidescape Movie Store
SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaleidescape, the leading manufacturer of premium movie players and servers for the home, today announced that it has entered into a content licensing agreement with The Walt Disney Studios. Effective immediately, Kaleidescape Alto owners in North America are now able to buy a selection of digital library titles and new releases as they become available -- including favorites from Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney--Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and Touchstone Pictures -- from the Kaleidescape Movie Store.
A large collection of animated and live-action hits, as well as popular new releases, are now available for sale, including "Frozen"; "Finding Nemo," all three "Toy Story" films, "Up," "Monsters, Inc." and "Monsters University"; Marvel's "Iron Man" trilogy, Marvel's "The Avengers" and Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy"; plus "Pearl Harbor," "The Sixth Sense," "Pretty Woman" and "Armageddon." In addition, five of the original "Star Wars" films recently released on digital are available for purchase via the Kaleidescape Movie Store.
"This is an important milestone for our brand and a great benefit to our dealers and customers," said Kaleidescape Founder & CEO Cheena Srinivasan. "We are thrilled that some of the finest Disney titles are now available for sale to Kaleidescape Alto owners, to enjoy in their home theater or media room in a truly cinematic form."
The Alto is Kaleidescape's newest movie player. The product is available now from the company's 1,400 authorized dealers in North America for $2,495.
This new agreement adds significantly to the total number of movies available for download in the Kaleidescape Movie Store. The total number of titles that Kaleidescape has licensed from major Hollywood studios is now over 10,000. The Kaleidescape Movie Store contains the highest quality movies currently available for Internet delivery. Most movies are available in full 1080p HD, and multichannel lossless audio in Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio.
About Kaleidescape
Kaleidescape has transformed the home entertainment experience for thousands of families around the world. Cinema buffs, parents with young children, and busy professionals seeking quality time with loved ones have chosen the Kaleidescape System as the entertainment cornerstone of their home. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Kaleidescape sells its products through residential system integrators around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.kaleidescape.com.
About The Walt Disney Studios
For over 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel Studios; Lucasfilm; and Touchstone Pictures, the banner under which live-action films from DreamWorks Studios are distributed. The Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!.
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Huawei's Agile Network 3.0 Architecture Launched at Huawei Network Congress 2015
Enabling Enterprises to Leverage Opportunities in the Era of Internet of Things
BEIJING, May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei today announced the launch of its Agile Network 3.0 Architecture at the Huawei Network Congress 2015 (HNC2015), in Beijing themed "From Agility to Imagination." Highlighting the latest version of Huawei's Agile Network architecture, Huawei introduced its Agile Internet of Things (IoT) solution which enables enterprises to build an agile IoT infrastructure to capture infinite business possibilities and realize the digitization of production, manufacturing and logistics.
Huawei predicts that by 2025, a total of 100 billion connections will be generated globally and two million new sensors will be deployed every hour. However, our networks today cannot provide the connectivity to support this. As part of HNC2015, Huawei will also launch its Agile IoT Solution, which consists of three core components: Agile IoT gateway, Agile Controller and LiteOS, a lightweight IoT operating system (OS).
"Huawei believes that standardizing ICT infrastructure will foster the development of Internet applications, including IoT applications. To address this, Huawei is launching our Internet of Things operating system, LiteOS," said Mr. William Xu, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, Huawei, at the congress.
LiteOS is the world's most lightweight IoT OS. It is small in size at 10KB and requires zero configuration while supporting auto-discovery, and auto-networking. It can be widely applied to different areas including smart homes, wearables, connected vehicles and across industries. The LiteOS helps to simplify the development of smart hardware to enhance IoT connectivity. In addition, Huawei announced that LiteOS will be opened to all developers, enabling them to quickly develop their own IoT products.
In addition to focusing on developing IoT infrastructure products and solutions, Huawei is also committed to establishing an industry application-oriented IoT ecosystem through collaborating with upstream and downstream partners and developing industry solutions. This is part of Huawei's approach to develop and provide Business-driven ICT Infrastructure (BDII).
In his keynote speech, Yan Lida, President, Enterprise Business Group, Huawei, said, "BDII requires close business collaboration and joint innovation efforts between Huawei and our partners. We have been involved in industry alliances, working with standard organizations in the area of IoT, and establishing innovative research centers, open labs, and development communities to foster industry development."
"Over the last three years, Huawei has been involved in a number of in-depth technological collaborations with our global industry partners in IoT. We have developed a series of IoT solutions that have already been applied to buildings, electricity meters, vehicles, gymnasiums, factories, retail outlets, and street lights. In line with our approach to provide BDII, Huawei will continue to work with more partners to launch solutions based on our Agile Network architecture for different vertical industries," said Liu Shaowei, President, Switch and Enterprise Communication Product Line, Huawei.
In addition to the Agile IoT solution, Huawei also released a number of new products and technologies in the areas of data centers, enterprise wireless campus, Wide Area Network (WAN) and network security. These products include the 100T data center switches, the Wi-Fi and LTE Integration Access Agile Mobile Solution, high throughput routers with enhanced transmission efficiency, and the Device, Network, Cloud End-to-end Security solution.
HNC2015 is a major industry event that brings together more than 6,000 customers, channel partners, journalists, analysts, and others from more than 43 countries around the globe and 41 exhibitors including Intel, SAP, IBM, VMware, Infosys and China Telecom. As part of the event, Huawei will host approximately 200 forums and speeches, covering seven technical themes and eight industry themes, to explore the future of network construction and agile businesses in the IoT era.
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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. Our innovative ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population. Founded in 1987, Huawei is a private company fully owned by its employees.
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NCSOFT® Announces Blade & Soul® to Launch in North America and Europe this Winter
Closed Beta Planned for Fall 2015
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- NCSOFT® has announced that Blade & Soul® will launch in North America and Europe this winter. Blade & Soul is a game unlike any other, set in an Asian, mythological world where fast-paced combat collides with the visual beauty of a Far-East martial arts massively-multiplayer online universe. Since its initial launch in Asia in mid-2012, Blade & Soul has attracted tens of millions of players across South Korea, China, Taiwan, and Japan, while emerging as one of the top MMORPGs in the world.
"Blade & Soul is one of the most anticipated online games by Western consumers," commented John Burns, senior vice president of publishing at NCSOFT West. "This is a tremendous opportunity to bring one of the most successful and fun online games in Asia to our Western audience this winter and we can't wait to deliver this extraordinary and distinct gaming experience to millions of new players across North America and Europe."
Blade & Soul delivers an engaging story and vibrant world for players to explore. In the game, players must fight to avenge the death of their fallen master in a classic Wuxia storyline. Wuxia, which literally means "martial hero", is a broad genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists in ancient China. As players explore the world in Blade & Soul, they will see a fusion of Asian cultures that delivers stunning landscapes and vistas.
Blade & Soul defies typical MMO conventions, delivering action-based combat with ability combos and a flexible party role system that does not require dedicated healers. It gives players unprecedented movement abilities around the world as their characters leap over mountains and fly through the air.
The first major Blade & Soul livestream will take place on Thursday, May 21 at 10AM PDT / 17:00 UTC at http://www.twitch.tv/bladeandsoul. In addition, fans can receive exclusive and on-going information on all things Blade & Soul by signing up for the game's newsletter at http://bladeandsoul.com. Player feedback will help shape the game as it evolves, so fans are encouraged to follow and interact with Blade & Soul via social media and other communication channels, including:
Selected fans who sign up on the site will be given access to the closed beta that is planned for fall of 2015 in North America and Europe. At launch, the Western version of Blade & Soul will be fully localized into English, German and French (including voice-over). Additional information about the business model will be revealed this summer.
About Blade & Soul
Blade & Soul(®), developed by NCSOFT's Team Bloodlust, tells the story of players' quest for vengeance and redemption against a backdrop of Asian fantasy, set in a beautifully crafted online world. Blade & Soul prominently features martial arts inspired combat and Windwalking movement, as depicted in classic Asian martial arts adventure films. For more information on Blade & Soul, visit http://www.bladeandsoul.com.
About NCSOFT West
NCSOFT(®) is the world's premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games, including the critically acclaimed Aion(®), Blade & Soul(®), Lineage(®), Guild Wars(®) and WildStar(®) franchises. NCSOFT West is a division of NCSOFT that holds operating responsibilities for North America, Europe, South America and Australia/New Zealand. More information can be found at http://www.ncsoft.com.
Atmospheir Launches Sensational Social Address Book That Tops All Other Mobile Contact Managers
Mobile App Provides the Fastest Way to Discover, Connect, and Communicate with Contacts
NEW YORK, May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In a time when contact information and communication preferences change at the speed of light, it is a struggle to manage it all. Atmospheir, (http://www.atmospheir.com), announced today that their mobile app is poised to become the new standard in mobile address books. With an exceptionally elegant and intuitive interface, the free app will be available on the iOS App Store for download on June 4(th) 2015, with the Android version set to be released later this year. Atmospheir enables users to discover, connect and exchange complete sets of contact and social information in seconds using a single ID. The app pairs the fastest way to exchange information with built-in messaging that allows users to send and receive free text, voice, photo, GIF and video messages without leaving the app. Atmospheir makes adding a new contact, (and all their communication channels), as easy as following someone on Twitter, and removes the need to use another app to communicate.
"Atmospheir blends elements of social networking, mobile card design and in-app messaging to create a simple and effective solution for managing contacts. We've made the fastest way for you to get and stay connected to the people that matter most," states CEO and founder Matt Crumrine. "The app alleviates the pain of recording and updating information and creates a platform where relationships will automatically stay relevant and grow more valuable over time."
Atmospheir makes it easy to get started. After signing up within the app store, users are asked to create a personalized ID. Users can then add as much, or as little contact information as they want to their profile card, including more than 20 social networks (with more on the way). The card unifies offline information and social identities in one place behind a unique, easy to share, ID. Since users manage their own information, Atmospheir acts as a crowd-sourced address book, giving users all the up-to-date information they could ever want or need, for every contact. If a contact updates their phone number, adds an Instagram handle, or changes their address, the app will automatically update the information and send the user a notification. Atmospheir turns contact management on its head by making your information the last you'll ever need to keep up-to-date.
Atmospheir's dynamic feature set is aimed at making networking easier than ever. The app's "Nearby" feature allows users to turn on Bluetooth low-energy to discover and connect with people around you, a potentially game-changing tool for conference goers, or anyone needing to add several contacts at once. The app also provides users the ability to request introductions through mutual connections, or introduce two people that you think should meet or exchange information. Recognizing that consumers have different types of relationships, the app ingeniously allows users to label pieces of information as personal or business, and choose which set(s) of info they share every time they make a new connection.
"We've reimagined the business card for the digital age. Users can not only exchange their contact and social network information using a single ID, but also communicate with their contacts using free in-app chat," states COO and Head of BD, Colin Stewart.
For more information on Atmospheir, visit http://www.atmospheir.com. For all media inquiries Email, or call 877.841.7244.
About Atmospheir
Founded by Matt Crumrine in 2012, Atmospheir consists of a team of six based in Brooklyn, NY. Atmospheir is a beautifully designed, always up-to-date social address book and messaging app that provides the fastest way to discover, connect and communicate with your contacts. Atmospheir IDs empower users to get connected faster than ever before while maintaining complete control over the information they share. Automatic information updates allow users to never lose touch with their contacts again. Atmospheir is the answer to constantly changing contact info and communication preferences, which have rendered traditional contact management systems completely ineffective. Atmospheir was named winner of "Best Company in Social Media" at NY Tech Day 2014 and hailed as one of "10 Hot Social Networks to Watch," by Mashable. The app will be free for iOS starting in June, and will be available on Android later this year.
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Letv's Le Super Phone Sells Out First 200,000 Units in Minutes, Breaking Flagship Phone Sales Record
HONG KONG, May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Letv, a next-generation Internet company in China that offers online platform completed with content, terminals and applications, officially released its first smartphone this week to Chinese consumers, the Le Super Phone series. 200,000 new Le Super Phones went for sale in LeMall (lemall.com). 10,000 units of Le 1 Pro Super Phone were sold out in 1 second and within 3 minutes 46 seconds, 190,000 units of Le 1 Super Phone were snatched up, breaking the debut sales record of flagship mobile phone models. This landmark sale marks Letv's debut into the Chinese smartphone market and the introduction of a new era in ecosystem-driven mobile content and devices.
Letv is experiencing very strong demand for all of its new smartphones models. After only ten days since the launch announcement, the company's LeMall online retail market received reservations for more than ten million Le Super Phone smartphones. All of Letv's smartphones are expected to be made available outside of China soon, including the United States and India. India presents exciting business opportunities to Le Super Phone business. Jia Yueting, Chairman of Letv, once said, "We value our capital investment in the Indian market." Xin Feng, President of Le Mobile Company, said that Le Super Phone will be available for sale in India by the end of this year. While Letv actively builds an integrated industry ecosystem, the global business development is also accelerating.
Letv's stamp of quality has set a new standard not only for users' experience but also to the ultra-high price-performance ratio. Letv used a unique "crowd-sourcing" model, gathering input from more than 3 million people to set the price-point of the Le Max smartphone, an industry first. Additionally, Letv's ecosystem-based model has driven down the market smartphone price point from USD$300 to USD$250. These highly competitive prices are largely made possible by Letv's vertically integrated ecosystem, which offers Le Super Phone users affordable membership subscription to the massive library of content. By breaking down the boundaries of applications and systems, Letv provides a better way to get the most out of mobile devices with a fully integrated and connected experience across Letv's content, services and products from numerous smart devices provided by Letv.
Key product features include:
-- Le 1, Le 1 Pro and Le Max: Each smartphone features full-floating
bezel-free industrial design, super-narrow display edges, flippable
Type-C connection ports, layer-build batteries, third-generation Corning
Gorilla glass, SMART PA+SPK smart loud-speaker system, auto-adaptive
Dolby and DTS audio effects and support of both China Mobile and China
Unicom 4G networks.
-- Le Max: The smartphone is equipped with a 21-mega pixel Sony camera, and
fingerprint identification. Additionally, Le Max uses a customized 2K
Sharp screen, which performs better than 99 percent of existing high-end
phones on the market, offering consumers a broad viewing angle.
About Letv
Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting, Letv Group is committed to creating the "Letv Ecosystem," a next-generation Internet engine that is vertically-integrated to offer an online platform completed with content, terminals and applications. The Group is engaged in a rich array of businesses, spanning from Internet TV, video production and distribution, smart gadgets and large-screen applications to e-commerce, eco-agriculture and Internet-linked super-electric cars, which were launched in late 2014. The Group comprises a number of subsidiaries, including Letv.com, Leshi Zhi Xin, Le Vision Pictures, Wangjiu.com, Letv Holding, Letv Investment Management and Le Mobile. In 2014, the aggregate sales of the Group amounted to approximately RMB 10 billion.
Letv.com made history on August 12, 2010 when it was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, making it the world's first IPO Company in the sector. Letv.com was also the first video company listed on China's A-share market. As of March 24, 2015, the market value of Letv amounted to RMB 84 billion. Prolific as well as successful, Letv.com currently offers more than 100,000 episodes of TV dramas and over 5,000 movie titles. In addition, the site draws an estimated 250 million page views per day, 350 million users per month, 100 million daily content viewers on mobile devices, and 10 million daily content viewers on large-screen TVs.
Letv's Le Super Phone Sells Out First 200,000 Units in Minutes, Breaking Flagship Phone Sales Record
Chinese Company Releases First Smart Phone; Two More Devices Coming in June
HONG KONG, May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Letv, a next-generation Internet company in China that offers online platform completed with content, terminals and applications, officially released its first smartphone this week to Chinese consumers, the Le Super Phone series. 200,000 new Le Super Phones went for sale in LeMall (lemall.com). 10,000 units of Le 1 Pro Super Phone were sold out in 1 second and within 3 minutes 46 seconds, 190,000 units of Le 1 Super Phone were snatched up, breaking the debut sales record of flagship mobile phone models. This landmark sale marks Letv's debut into the Chinese smartphone market and the introduction of a new era in ecosystem-driven mobile content and devices.
Letv is experiencing very strong demand for all of its new smartphones models. After only ten days since the launch announcement, the company's LeMall online retail market received reservations for more than ten million Le Super Phone smartphones. All of Letv's smartphones are expected to be made available outside of China, including the United States and India, later this year or next year.
Letv's stamp of quality has set a new standard not only for users' experience but also to the ultra-high price-performance ratio. Letv used a unique "crowd-sourcing" model, gathering input from more than 3 million people to set the price-point of the Le Max smartphone, an industry first. Additionally, Letv's ecosystem-based model has driven down the market smartphone price point from USD$300 to USD$250. These highly competitive prices are largely made possible by Letv's vertically integrated ecosystem, which offers Le Super Phone users affordable membership subscription to the massive library of content. By breaking down the boundaries of applications and systems, Letv provides a better way to get the most out of mobile devices with a fully integrated and connected experience across Letv's content, services and products from numerous smart devices provided by Letv.
Key product features include:
-- Le 1, Le 1 Pro and Le Max: Each smartphone features full-floating
bezel-free industrial design, super-narrow display edges, flippable
Type-C connection ports, layer-build batteries, third-generation Corning
Gorilla glass, SMART PA+SPK smart loud-speaker system, auto-adaptive
Dolby and DTS audio effects and support of both China Mobile and China
Unicom 4G networks.
-- Le Max: The smartphone is equipped with a 21-mega pixel Sony camera, and
fingerprint identification. Additionally, Le Max uses a customized 2K
Sharp screen, which performs better than 99 percent of existing high-end
phones on the market, offering consumers a broad viewing angle.
About Letv
Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting, Letv Group is committed to creating the "Letv Ecosystem," a next-generation Internet engine that is vertically-integrated to offer an online platform completed with content, terminals and applications. The Group is engaged in a rich array of businesses, spanning from Internet TV, video production and distribution, smart gadgets and large-screen applications to e-commerce, eco-agriculture and Internet-linked super-electric cars, which were launched in late 2014. The Group comprises a number of subsidiaries, including Letv.com, Leshi Zhi Xin, Le Vision Pictures, Wangjiu.com, Letv Holding, Letv Investment Management and Le Mobile. In 2014, the aggregate sales of the Group amounted to approximately RMB 10 billion.
Letv.com made history on August 12, 2010 when it was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, making it the world's first IPO Company in the sector. Letv.com was also the first video company listed on China's A-share market. As of March 24, 2015, the market value of Letv amounted to RMB 84 billion. Prolific as well as successful, Letv.com currently offers more than 100,000 episodes of TV dramas and over 5,000 movie titles. In addition, the site draws an estimated 250 million page views per day, 350 million users per month, 100 million daily content viewers on mobile devices, and 10 million daily content viewers on large-screen TVs.
First-Ever Titanium Alloy Curved iPhone 6 Screen Protector Takes Protection to a New Level: Gladiator Glass
New Indiegogo campaign saves iPhones from damage when dropped or scratched
LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the most common problems with mobile phones is damage to the screens. The slightest drop can cause the dreaded spider web of gashes and cracks which can cost hundreds to replace. Kyasi, an emerging manufacturer of mobile phone accessories, introduces the Gladiator Glass collection, the world's first titanium alloy curved screen protector for the iPhone 6 with a ballistic grade tempered glass screen cover inset. The campaign is available for funding at http://igg.me/p/the-ultimate-screen-protection-for-apple-iphone-6/x/7260196.
Gladiator Glass features a tempered glass screen protector for ultimate drop protection. What sets the product apart is the unique curved titanium alloy edges that wrap around, also protecting the edges of the phone that most screen covers neglect. Having Gladiator Glass on a phone can protect it up to 300% more than just having the screen alone, without the annoying bubbles and cloudiness.
Features of Gladiator Glass Screen Protectors include:
-- Screen clarity remains at 99.9% clear. It is virtually invisible on the
screen itself.
-- There is no loss of touch sensitivity.
-- The coordinating colors available add a stylish form of superior
protection.
-- Available for Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
-- Works with most phone cases.
The iPhone 6 is notorious for screen damage. Every day contact such as loose change and keys can cause irreparable damage to the phone and makes it less valuable at resale. By simply adding the Gladiator Glass, the phone is instantly worth more in the long run. The product features a lifetime guarantee; should it break, Kyasi will replace it free of charge.
"Phones are some of the biggest and most important purchases we make every few years," says CEO Steve Simonson. "Gladiator Glass helps protect your investment by making the iPhone screen virtually indestructible. Now owners will have peace of mind when their phone is subject to potential damage from every day use or unforeseen accidents."
Kyasi is a fast growing and emerging manufacturer offering our own brand of top quality mobile accessories. In only a few years Kyasi has grown to stock products in the USA, Canada, UK, France and Germany. Kyasi is a USA based company but serves over 28 countries with 2-3 day ground shipping service and no customs clearance problems. The business still maintains a "startup" mentality at all times.