Monday, 20 November 2017

Forrester Releases India 2017 Customer Experience Index

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The Boathouse Phuket relaunches as the latest addition under The Boutique Collection brand

Managed by the HPL Hotels & Resorts, the hotel takes its long legacy to the next level

SINGAPORE, Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boathouse Phuket gets a shiny new makeover as the hotel reopened its door on 1 November after a 5-month refurbishments. This latest addition to The Boutique Collection, The Boathouse is a secluded beach front hideaway on Kata Beach Phuket.

All 39 guestrooms and suites have been refurbished and instilled with modern, elegant-puristic atmosphere. The new look has integrated with the beachfront location and maritime theme, which is consistent with the brand.

Designed by the Singapore based interior architecture firm, LAANK, the fresh and breezy nautical theme decor makes the guests feel like relaxing on a yacht while traversing the ocean. The coastal chic and refreshing interior details such as ropes, a combination of wood, ocean blue and white hues are incorporated into the design to capture the freshness of the ocean and enhance its Baan Reua(meaning "boathouse" in Thai) character.

In the common areas, along the reception, blue corrugated wall features create an imagery of water reflection; the grey colour shades thorough the interiors provide a contemporary look.

"Being small in room number, we can easily cater to the special needs and requests from our guests. Our hotel is operating in an intimate level that allows us to pay attention to details that matter," says, Max Chin, General Manager of The Boathouse Phuket. "Here, remembering guests by their first names is an accepted norm, so is taking the initiative that they're well taken care off."

For over two decades, The Boathouse has been known as an emblem of the Kata Beach. The pristine property has subsequently improved its features over the years, from where it was -- as a restaurant with rooms to where it is today.

Other facilities at The Boathouse include an infinity pool, courtyard whirlpool, hospitality lounge, gym, in-room dining, laundry service, and most important, a team of well-trained and enthusiastic staff prepared to offer a tailor-made stay.

The Boathouse Restaurant

The restaurant remains true to its long legacy of the culinary expertise. Drawing inspiration from the original Boathouse Cookbook, The Boathouse's unique recipe such as 'Massaman Kae' (lamb in Thai curry) is a must among the list of specialties. The recipe will take food lovers to discover history and origin of the authentic taste, well reflects a culinary tradition of Phuket's mixed cultures which influenced by early traders to the Malay Peninsula.

From the traditional Thai dishes to popular western selections such as grilled Wagyu steak, stewed fish pie, grilled tuna steak, guests are invited to pair the tasty menus with the wines from a selection of more than 600 labels in its award-winning wine cellar.

The culinary team at The Boathouse selects the fresh and best quality ingredients available to prepare the delectable dishes. The local grown and organic produce are the top choices. From seafood to local vegetables, seasonal ingredients are also a great inspiration for the chef to create special dishes of the day.

The element of authenticity is not only conveyed through the flavours but also the serving style. During lunch time, the restaurant serves a set menu as in a Pinto Set style. Reflecting the local tradition, Pinto or the tiffin carrier is part of a food culture across the region. Pinto is wildly used as a lunch box, while a mixed type of food in Pinto are usually shared among friends or family members during the meal time.

The newly renovated restaurant provides a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere for dining. The open kitchen concept at The Boathouse Restaurant brings a home cooking sentiment, this reflects the way of local's life which kitchen is the heart of the house or a place where a family come together to share good time and good food.

Established in 1991, the restaurant has created its prominence as one of the famous restaurants in Phuket. The 180-seat restaurant offers ocean vista from both indoor and outdoor spaces where guests can savour the sensation of The Boathouse recipe amid the Kata Beach setting. On second floor, the restaurant provides a private dining room where guests can also enjoy an exclusive cooking class by The Boathouse's experienced chefs.

The Boathouse Phuket
182 Koktanode Road, Kata Beach, Phuket 83100, Thailand
Tel: +66 76 330 015-7
Fax: +66 76 330 561
Email: info@boathouse-phuket.com
Website: http://www.boathouse-phuket.com

For media enquiries, please contact:

Angeline Loh, Director of Marketing Communications
Email: angeline.loh@hplhotels.com
Mobile: +65 9880 7496 | Tel: +65 6734 5250 | Fax: +65 6235 3216

HPL Hotels & Resorts
50 Cuscaden Road, #05-02 HPL House, Singapore 249724

ABOUT HPL HOTELS & RESORTS

Headquartered in Singapore, HPL Hotels & Resorts is a hospitality management company, operated and wholly-owned by Hotel Properties Limited (HPL), a Singapore main-board listed company. HPL Hotels & Resorts manages the activities of 11 hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific and the Indian Ocean. These include Concorde Hotel Singapore, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Concorde Hotel Shah Alam, Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, Hard Rock Hotel Penang, Casa del Mar - Langkawi, The Lakehouse - Cameron Highlands, Casa del Rio -- Melaka, The Boathouse Phuket and Gili Lankanfushi Maldives.

For more information, please visit www.hplhotels.com.

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Ritesh Singh Appointed as the General Manager of LATICRETE Middle East

RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE, November 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

LATICRETE® a world-wide manufacturer and marketer of globally proven construction solutions, announced today that Ritesh Singh, was appointed as the General Manager of LATICRETE Middle East and will be leading the LATICRETE teams in the Middle East and Africa regions, effective immediately.

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Ritesh Singh previously served as the Head of Sales for LATICRETE in the Middle East and has played a key role in driving growth in the region. Ritesh started his journey with LATICRETE, in India, as a fresh MBA graduate and spent over 12 years building key relationships in the region, eventually growing to handle the biggest sales territory in India. Subsequently he worked for Pidilite and thereafter moved to the Middle East, where he has been working with LATICRETE Middle East for over two years.

Mr. Faisal Saleem, Vice President, LATICRETE International stated:

"I would like to congratulate Ritesh on his appointment as the General Manager of LATICRETE Middle East and wish him success in his new role. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Sujit Singh for his contribution in the growth of LATICRETE in the Middle East & Africa region for over 18 years. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Globally, it is an exciting time for LATICRETE, we acquired 5 companies in 2017, 3 in Europe and 1 each in Australia and Central America and have strong plans to further expand our presence across Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America in the next 3 - 5 years."

Mr. Ritesh Singh said, "I would like to thank Sujit for his mentorship and wish him the best in life. LATICRETE has had a presence in the Middle East since the 90's and has been a key part of some of the milestone projects in the region, from the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the Al Hamra Tower in Kuwaitand the Kingdom Centre in Riyadh. I am very excited to take on this new opportunity, as LATICRETE Middle East moves into its next phase of growth by expanding its presence across the Middle East and Africa. Africa is the next frontier for growth in the LATICRETE world. This will also see us recruit further talent to support our growth initiatives. With globally proven construction solutions and strong relationships within the construction industry, we are confident of an impressive and sustainable growth in the coming future."

LATICRETE is a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry. LATICRETE offers a broad range of products and systems covering tile & stone installation and care, masonry installation and care, resinous and decorative floor finishes, concrete construction chemicals, and concrete restoration and care including the LATICRETE® SUPERCAP® System. For over 60 years, LATICRETE has been committed to research and development of innovative installation products, building a reputation for superior quality, performance and customer service. LATICRETE methods, materials, and technology have been field and laboratory proven by Architects, Engineers, Contractors and Owners. Offering an array of low VOC and sustainable products, LATICRETE products contribute to LEED certification, exceed commercial/residential VOC building requirements, and are backed by the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.

Web: http://www.laticrete.me

SOURCE LATICRETE

CONTACT: Mr. Manav Bhatia, manav@laticrete.me, +971-544-455-296

Bitcoin.com Wallet Hits 500,000 Users – Press Release Live

Bitcoin.com Wallet Hits 500,000 Users – Press Release Live

TOKYO, November 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ —

Bitcoin.com announced today that the Bitcoin.com
Wallet has been used to create more than half a million Bitcoin
wallets. Launched just three months ago as a software fork of BitPay’s
Copay wallet, the Bitcoin.com
Wallet has quickly become one of the most popular cross-platform
software wallets for users of Bitcoin Legacy (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash
(BCH). With the new Bitcoin.com
wallet, users can purchase bitcoins, send and receive the decentralized
currency, and store their digital asset with confidence. Users can
verify the code and download the clients via Github. The Bitcoin.com wallet is available for Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android and iOS mobile applications. Download a wallet for your operating system today!

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“Attaining five hundred thousand users on a product that’s
barely three months old is a significant milestone for our company,”
said Bitcoin.com CEO Roger Ver. “We look forward to continuing such rapid growth in the coming year.”

This achievement comes as Bitcoin.com
prepares to roll out a major update to the wallet. The new update will
support such features as shared multisignature wallets for Bitcoin Cash,
automatic sweeping of BCH from Bitcoin private keys, and deriving BCH
and BTC wallets from the same seed phrase.

About Bitcoin.com

Founded in 2015, Bitcoin.com is the foremost online web portal for Bitcoin information and related services. Bitcoin.com
is growing immensely with many feature services and a lot of
cryptocurrency content for both newcomers and veterans in this space. We
have a vast array of educational sources, a wiki, bitcoin-related news,
casino games, and so much more. The website features a news section, educational resources, Bitcoin mining services, a discussion forum, and a games section.

Related Links

www.Bitcoin.com

www.bitcoin.com/choose-your-wallet/bitcoin-com-wallet

Press & Media Inquiries

Jake Smith

International Business Development

Email: Jake@Bitcoin.com

SOURCE Bitcoin.com

In time for holidays, TASER Self-Defense launches subscription box

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- TASER Self-Defense, the consumer division of Axon(Nasdaq: AAXN), announced a new subscription box called The Lightning Club. For $25 per month, The Lightning Club will provide training materials to civilian TASER device owners to promote practice with the personal protection tool. Beginning in December, boxes will ship on the 15^th of every month.

Unlike stun-guns, the TASER Pulse and Bolt devices, marketed towards civilians, use small cartridges to fire two probes designed to deliver an electric charge capable of stopping an attacker from 15 feet. A pair of cartridges normally retail for $69.99, but members of The Lightning Club will pay $25 per month for a supply of two cartridges and access to web-based training videos featuring TASER Master Instructors.

"The Lightning Club incentivizes regular practice with a TASER device. Self-defense situations unfold quickly so it's important to develop muscle memory to effectively draw and deploy a TASER Pulse or Bolt under pressure," said Annie Pratt, director of consumer products for TASER Self-Defense.

Pratt added, "There is no better self-defense tool than a TASER device. Our products exist to protect all life, and we know that The Lightning Club will bring confidence to our customers so they can live without fear of harassment and danger."

Orders can be placed at buy.taser.com in time for the holidays. The Lightning Club is available as an add-on to any TASER device purchase, and as a gift for a current TASER Pulse or TASER Bolt owner.

About TASER Self-Defense
TASER Self-Defense is the consumer division of Axon, a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: AAXN) based in Scottsdale, AZ. The company was founded in 1993 by brothers Rick and Tom Smith with one mission: Protect Life. TASER Self-Defense tools are packed with similar technology used in Axon's law enforcement TASER devices, giving civilians an effective option to protect themselves and others. Visit www.axon.com and www.buy.taser.com to learn more about the company and its innovative products.

Note to Investors
Please visit http://investor.axon.com, https://www.axon.com/press, www.twitter.com/axon_us and https://www.facebook.com/Axon.ProtectLife/ where Axon discloses information about the company, its financial information, and its business.

Visit our Investor Relations Safe Harbor Statement at: http://investor.axon.com/safeHarbor.cfm

For investor relations information please contact Andrea James via email at IR@axon.com.

CONTACT:
Anthony Carli
(602) 318-2005
acarli@axon.com

SOURCE TASER Self-Defense

'Tis the Season for Shopping: RetailMeNot Shares New Survey Data as Shoppers Hit the Stores

87% of consumers plan to visit a physical retail store in the month of December, and on average, they plan to do so seven times
37% of consumers are planning on making purchases for themselves this season
60% of shoppers are looking for deals no matter what they're buying

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- RetailMeNot, Inc., today announces new consumer data showcasing shopper behavior as the focus turns to Cyber Week.

Download the full data in an infographic at http://www.rmn.com/cyberweekdata2017.

In-Store Surprises
As consumers begin to round the corner on holiday shopping with Black Friday, survey data shows the retail store is still very much a destination. In fact, 87% of consumers plan to visit a physical store in the month of December, and on average, they plan to do so seven times. The survey also showed 63% are likely to make a purchase at a special in-store event, such as pop-up shops, new brand collaborations or celebrity guest appearances.

"At RetailMeNot, while we recognize the growth of e-commerce and m-commerce, we still stress with our retail partners the significant role a brick-and-mortar location plays in the consumer shopping journey," said Marissa Tarleton, CMO, RetailMeNot, Inc. "Consumers are going both online and in-store for list toppers such as toys, and looking in both places for gifts such as clothing and shoes, so retailers with an omnichannel presence will likely capture the most dollars."

In fact, 75% of consumers told us they plan to shop both online and in a physical store this season. Additionally, the RetailMeNot survey asked consumers where specifically they're planning on making purchases this holiday season, and while 41% are shopping at online-only marketplaces such as Amazon, an equal amount said they're shopping at big-box retailers like Target and Walmart (41%), with an almost equal amount saying department stores (38%).

Selfish Shopping Takes Off
Over the past several years, the self-gifting trend has grown. Nearly 40% of consumers surveyed said they are planning on making purchases for themselves while holiday shopping this year, and half of those will spend at least $100 on themselves. As they do, everyone is looking to save money: 60% of shoppers are looking for a deal no matter who's on the receiving end.

Survey results showed more millennials tend to selfishly shop (50%), while only 32% of Gen X and Baby Boomers are picking up presents for themselves.

"Regardless of who they're shopping for, consumers are looking to save money," said Tarleton. "Retailers should plan to engage shoppers with a variety of offer types at different intervals throughout the rest of the shopping season. Consumer favorites include discount e-gift cards, Cash Back Offers, expedited free shipping and percent-off storewide."

RetailMeNot previously announced consumers plan to spend an average of $743 during the Black Friday to Cyber Monday shopping weekend, up 47% from last year's average of $505. In addition, more consumers plan to shop on Cyber Monday this year. New data shows that shopping and spending will remain strong through December.

While the season kicked off well before November 1, retailers of all types still have plenty of time to capture the sales they're looking for this season. In fact, survey results indicate 62% of people still have the majority of their shopping to do to complete their list.

Methodology
This data is based on findings from three consecutive surveys written by RetailMeNot and conducted using Google Surveys in the month of October 2017. Each survey targeted 1,000 U.S. consumers aged 18 and over to survey regarding planned holiday spending and preferences.

Additionally, a RetailMeNot, Inc. Q4 PR survey was conducted by Kelton Global between October 5, 2017, and October 10, 2017, among 1,086 nationally representative Americans ages 18 and over, using an email invitation and an online survey. Quotas are set to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the entire U.S. population ages 18 and over.

About RetailMeNot, Inc.
RetailMeNot, Inc. (https://www.retailmenot.com/corp/) is a leading savings destination connecting consumers with retailers, restaurants and brands, both online and in-store. The company enables consumers across the globe to find hundreds of thousands of digital offers to save money while they shop or dine out. RetailMeNot, Inc. estimates that approximately $4.4 billion in retailer sales were attributable to consumer transactions from paid digital offers in its marketplace in 2016, more than $600 million of which were attributable to its in-store solution. The RetailMeNot, Inc. portfolio of websites and mobile applications includes RetailMeNot.com in the United States; RetailMeNot.ca in Canada; VoucherCodes.co.uk in the United Kingdom; ma-reduc.com and Poulpeo.com in France; and GiftCardZen.com and Deals2Buy.com in North America. As wholly owned subsidiaries of Harland Clarke Holdings, RetailMeNot and Valassis, a leader in intelligent media delivery, are partnering to connect retailers and consumers through meaningful digital, mobile and print promotions both online and in store.

Media Contacts:
Michelle Skupin
RetailMeNot, Inc.
mskupin@rmn.com
(808) 224-3215

Chelsie Baugh
RetailMeNot, Inc.
cbaugh@rmn.com
(512) 387-8378

SOURCE RetailMeNot, Inc.

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Sunday, 19 November 2017

Yingli Announced the Groundbreaking of 100 MW "Topper Runner" Project in Inner Mongolia

BAODING, China, Nov. 17, 2017

BAODING, China, Nov. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) ("Yingli" or the "Yingli Solar"), one of the world's leading solar panel manufacturers, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Yingli Energy (China) Company Limited ("Yingli China") recently announced the groundbreaking of a 100 MW "Top Runner" project in Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Following the Datong 50 MW "Top Runner" project in Shanxi province, this project, covering an area of about 2.04 square kilometers of coal-mining subsidence areas in Wuhai City, is Yingli's second "Top Runner" project. The project will also be installed with Yingli's patented PANDA Bifacial panels, which can generate both by front and rear sides. It is expected to be connected to the grid and begin operations in June 2018.

After put into operation, this project is expected to offset the emission of nearly 60.3 tons of dust, 13.4 tons of carbon and reduce the discharge of 1.8 tons of cinder annually. It is of great significance to energy pressure relief, environment improvement and climate conservation.

"We are glad to participate in "Top Runner" program again with our reliable and high efficient products," commented Mr. Liansheng Miao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yingli. "Data shows that, since the grid-connection of the Datong 50 MW 'Top Runner' project, which utilized PANDA Bifacial panels, its monthly energy yield is up to approximately 17% higher than typical multi-crystalline solar plants. We believe that this project will be another sample of Yingli's efforts in technological innovations to increase the efficiency and reduce the cost of solar power generation."

About Yingli Green Energy

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE), known as "Yingli Solar," is one of the world's leading solar module manufacturers. Yingli Green Energy's manufacturing covers the photovoltaic value chain from ingot casting and wafering through solar cell production and solar PV module assembly. Headquartered in Baoding, China, Yingli Green Energy has more than 20 regional subsidiaries and branch offices and has distributed more than 18 GW solar PV modules to customers worldwide. For more information, please visit www.yinglisolar.com and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Weibo.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "target" and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond Yingli Green Energy's control, which may cause Yingli Green Energy's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in Yingli Green Energy's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Yingli Green Energy does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

For further information, please contact:

Eric Pan
Investor Relations
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited
Tel: +86 312 8929787
E-mail: ir@yinglisolar.com

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

The 2nd Edition of Tata Motors Global Service Camp to Cover Over 25,000 Customers Across 900 Touchpoints in Over 40 Countries

MUMBAI, November 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

In an endeavour to continuously provide best customer experience for its commercial vehicle range, Tata Motors today announced its second edition of its Global Service Camp, which will be held from November 21^st to 23^rd with a target to service over 25,000 commercial vehicles across 900 touchpoints in over 40 countries.

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During the three-day long global service camp, commercial vehicle customers of Tata Motors can avail free comprehensive vehicle health check-ups, free labor and special schemes on lubes along with various value-added services. The company will also offer attractive discounts on Tata Genuine Parts and incentivize owners who report with their vehicle to the service camp. In addition, the camp will also offer 'High Mileage' Awards as a recognition for our customers.

Through the camp, customers can avail special pricing on the company's range of commercial vehicles and experience some of Tata Motors' new products and services. The service camp will also act as a platform for various training initiatives for drivers cum operators, introducing and briefing them on new commercial vehicle technologies, safety practices and vehicle productivity.

Mr. Rudrarup Maitra, Head, International Business, Commercial Vehicles, Tata Motors said,"With the immense success of the inaugural edition in 2016, we are excited to announce the second edition of Global Service Camp in 2017. This camp not only allows us to address the servicing needs of our customers' vehicles, but also gives us an opportunity to interact with all our stakeholders and assess theirneeds to better our product and service offerings going forward. It also serves as a good platform to strengthen our brand presence."

With the most extensive range of commercial vehicles arising from day-to-day needs, Tata Motors is among the top 10 truck and bus manufacturers globally. With vast global experience, the company brings a deep understanding of customer expectations from diverse markets and is well positioned to cater to the ever changing automotive norms and commercial vehicle trends across the globe. The company continues to invest in its products and sales & service network with an aggressive customer centric approach of anticipating customer requirements.

About Tata Motors

Tata Motors Limited, a USD 42 billion organisation, is a leading global automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehicles, buses, trucks and defence vehicles. As India's largest automobile company and part of the USD 100 billion Tata group, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, South Africa, and Indonesia through a strong global network of 76 subsidiary and associate companies, including Jaguar Land Rover in the UK and Tata Daewoo in South Korea. In India, Tata Motors has an industrial joint venture with Fiat. Engaged in engineering and automotive solutions, with a focus on future-readiness and a pipeline of tech-enabled products, Tata Motors is India's market leader in commercial vehicles and among the top in passenger vehicles with 9 million vehicles on Indian roads. The company's innovation efforts are focused on developing auto technologies that are sustainable as well as suited. With design and R&D centres located in India, the UK, Italy and Korea, Tata Motors strives to pioneer new products that fire the imagination of GenNext customers. Abroad, Tata cars, buses, and trucks are being marketed in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, South America, Australia, CIS, and Russia.

To know more, please visit (www.tatamotors.com; follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TataMotors)

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Truechip and Uniquify Achieve Sign-off Verification of DDR Interface IP

SAN JOSE, CA, Nov. 17, 2017 /CNW/ - Truechip, the Verification IP (VIP) specialist and Uniquify, a leading system-on-chip (SoC) fabless manufacturer and DDR memory system IP provider, today announced sign-off verification success for Uniquify's DDR interface IP using Truechip VIP technology.

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"Uniquify is dedicated to offer the smallest area, lowest power, and highest performance memory subsystem IP with the highest quality," said Sam Kim, COO, Uniquify. "Truechip's VIP sets the standard for cost-effective, comprehensive and customizable IP sign-off. We are impressed with its rugged protocol sign-off and debugging GUI. We are looking forward to offering enhanced quality and verification confidence to our mutual customers."

Nitin Kishore, CEO of Truechip, said, "We are excited to collaborate with Uniquify for their IP sign-off requirements and I am confident that this partnership will augment business value for our mutual customers. Truechip's fundamental verification technology and flexibility coupled with Uniquify's patented breakthrough products will help to create the most comprehensive DDR IPs and VIPs available. We look forward to continue our cooperation with future memory standards."

About Uniquify

Uniquify is a System-on-Chip (SoC) fabless product company. It offers SoC design expertise, integration and manufacturing services to leading semiconductor and system companies worldwide, in silicon processes down to 14nm, with a portfolio of market-leading DDR memory IP. Uniquify's 'ideas2silicon' services range from design specification, front-end through physical design, and delivery of manufactured, packaged, and tested chips. Uniquify's headquarters and primary design center is in San Jose, Calif., with additional design and technical support teams in China, India, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.

About Truechip

Truechip, the Verification IP specialist, is a leading provider of VIP solutions which accelerate IP development, improve quality, and lower the cost and risks in the development of ASIC, FPGA and SOC designs. The company has sales and support coverage across North America, Europe and Asia, and has served customers for almost a decade. Truechip is organizing its first annual technical conference, TrueConnect, on December 7, 2017 at the Hotel Park Plaza, Bengaluru, India. More details are available at http://www.truechipconnect.com.

SOURCE Truechip

CONTACT: Graham Bell, Uniquify, +1(408)-772-2128, gbell@uniquify.com; Nanette Collins, Public Relations for Uniquify, +1(617)-437-1822, Nanette@nvc.com; media@truechip.net, +1-917-668-8510, http://www.truechip.net

Huawei Rotating CEO Ken Hu: Building Intelligent Networks and Reshaping the World with Mobile

LONDON, Nov. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The 8th Global Mobile Broadband Forum kicked off in Londontoday, gathering over 1,400 leaders from mobile telecom operators, vertical industries, standards organizations, and industrial alliances around the world. Ken Hu, the Deputy Chairman and Rotating CEO at Huawei, outlined a world where all things are connected, presenting telecom operators with nearly limitless growth potential.
Today, there are 20 million shipping containers in the world, and 300 million LED streetlamps. There will be 1.8 billion water meters by 2025, and every year, 100 million new bicycles roll off the factory floor. "Each of these is a potential new subscriber," said Hu. "But to support a future where all things are connected, telecom operators need to strengthen network performance and management. Future networks need to be application-centric, data-driven – and eventually, intelligent."
"We have to believe that everything can be connected and will be connected," he continued. "These opportunities are real. But to seize them, we need a new model."
Hu calls this new model the "scale-out and scale-up approach." First, he recommends that telcos scale out to provide more connections. This will generate revenue, and pave the way for scaling up. Next, they can work with partners to develop value-added services based on the specific needs of industrial applications.
To support these valued-added services, Hu stressed the importance of strengthening networks and making them smarter. "Telcos can start by accelerating deployment of 4.5G and NB-IoT to boost network performance and pave the way for 5G. Then they need to take a look at O&M."
On average, network equipment O&M costs roughly three to four times the cost of the equipment itself. Furthermore, 70% of major network faults are the result of simple human error. "This is not sustainable," said Hu. "But big data analytics and artificial intelligence have given us the tools we need to build smarter networks."
"When facing structural problems, we need architectural innovation," Hu explained. "With operational data, we can feed 'digital brains' of sorts that control and manage networks more intelligently. From O&M to service provisioning, we want to build networks that are automated, self-optimizing, and self-healing. Full autonomy is what we're aiming for. This will drive an exponential increase in efficiency and resource allocation across the board."
Huawei has made exciting progress in this area, Hu noted. "We are developing predictive maintenance systems for network sites. With operational data and A.I., we can predict up to 50% of network faults, helping our customers reduce network failure rates by 20%."
Huawei predicts that there will be 100 billion connections around the world by 2025. Beyond intelligence, Hu touched on the need to boost network performance. "To support a massive number of connections between things, our networks need much greater capacity and lower, more reliable latency. Most importantly, behind the scenes they need intelligent systems driving performance. Networks are more complicated than ever before, with greater demand for agility. Traditional approaches to network management won't be able to keep up."
Hu continued, "All industries are now adopting digital technology and artificial intelligence. Not just manufacturing and agriculture, but also service industries like livestock management, logistics, and public safety. The mobile industry is no exception. Mobile is the enabler of this process – the foundation of digital transformation. We have to go smart first to help other industries do the same."
Beyond technology, Hu pointed out that the industry needs to close gaps to strengthen the mobile ecosystem. "In the past, we focused on connecting people. That was like planting a single tree. Now we're connecting things. That's like planting an entire forest. We have to integrate with the ecosystem, and build it out together."
At the event, Huawei showcased its latest 5G technology, as well as the results of joint research spearheaded by its Wireless X Labs platform in domains like connected vehicles, connected robots, IoT, virtual reality, and augmented reality. The purpose of the Mobile Broadband Forum is to encourage more in-depth discussion and collaboration between global telecom operators, vertical industries, and other players across the value chain.
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About Huawei
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Casio Named As CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honoree

Casio PRO TREK Smart Outdoor Watch Recognized in the Wearables Category

DOVER, N.J., Nov. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc. today announced that it has been named a CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honoree for its PRO TREK Smart Outdoor Watch (WSD-F20) in the Wearables Category. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 28 product categories.

Powered by Android Wear 2.0, Casio's WSD-F20 smartwatch is custom-built for outdoor enthusiasts. It features energy-efficient GPS functionality and the ability to display full-color maps, even when offline. Built-in sensors to measure altitude, atmospheric pressure and direction allows users to navigate their way through any adventure, and a range of apps for hiking, fishing, skiing, swimming, and more provide added custom functionality.

The WSD-F20 is designed with a soft urethane band, button guards, a protective bezel, and side buttons of varying sizes, offering enhanced operability and toughness. It is also water resistant up to 50 meters and includes a number of different watch faces that users can choose from based on the information that is most important to their activity.

"We are honored to be a CES 2018 Innovation Award Honoree for our WSD-F20 smartwatch," said David Johnson, Vice President of Casio America, Inc.'s Timepiece Division. "We strive to bring durability, functionality and feature-rich design to consumers with our PRO TREK line of timepieces. When you add in Android Wear 2.0 capabilities, and all the smart innovation from our team, it takes this watch to new heights."

The prestigious CES Innovation Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, the owner and producer of CES 2018, the global gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies, and have been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976.

Casio's WSD-F20 will be displayed at CES 2018, which runs January 9-12, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Products chosen as CES Innovation Honorees reflect innovative design and engineering in some of the most cutting edge tech products and services coming to market.

The Casio PRO TREK Smart Outdoor Watch is available now. For additional information please visit https://wsd.casio.com/.

* Android Wear is a trademark of Google Inc.

About PRO TREK Smart
Casio's PRO TREK Smart line of watches is geared for outdoor enthusiasts. Powered by Android Wear 2.0, these timepieces are equipped with a variety of features ideal for outdoor adventures including GPS, Location Memory, Moment Setter, and more. These timepieces also boast Casio's Triple Sensor technology, in addition to a dual-layer LCD and water resistance. Casio's PRO TREK Smart line offers rugged, stylish and versatile timepieces with features that enhance any outdoor experience. For additional information on Casio's PRO TREK Smart line of timepieces, please visit: http://wsd.casio.com/us/en/

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

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