Tektronix Introduces Silver Care Service Packages

Unique Packages Offer Five Years of Complete Warranty Coverage for a Fraction of the Price of a Single Repair

BEAVERTON, Ore., July 30, 2012 - Tektronix Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, has announced the introduction of new Silver Care Packages to the popular line of service plans offered by the company. Silver Care Packages extend the standard warranty to five years on a wide range of Tektronix instruments. With five different package options, Silver Care Packages make it easy for customers to select the service plan that best meets the needs of their purchased product and budget.

 

Silver Care Packages are designed to protect the customer's investment by providing a worry-free ownership experience. Customer will benefit from increased uptime and asset availability, priority service, and the quality and expertise they expect from Tektronix.

Each Tektronix Silver Care Package offers

·         Faster Repair Time  - Average of 5 days faster than without coverage

·         No Additional Repair Costs - Service package covers all parts, labor, and 2-day in-country shipping

·         Calibration with Each Repair - Instruments returned to factory performance after repair

·         No Hassle Service - No purchase orders, quotes, or approval delays - customers are one phone call away from starting the repair process

 

"Our customers are our number one priority and we are dedicated to providing the industry's best service options. The introduction of the Silver Care Package series is another proof point to this commitment," said Bernie Duffy, vice president and general manager of Tektronix Service. "Customers who purchase a Silver Care Package can expect to receive five years of complete warranty coverage for a fraction of the price of a single repair. Our goal is to help both new and current customers get the most value from their Tektronix products."

In addition to the Silver Care Packages, the company offers a full suite of service plans, providing customers with a level of care unmatched in the test and measurement industry.

Availability
Silver Care Packages are available to customers worldwide and can be applied to new and previously purchased instruments. Contact your local Tektronix distributor or sales representative to request a Silver Care Package with your new product. Visit the Silver Care Package website for more information and a full list of eligible products. Standard warranty terms and exclusions apply. 

About Tektronix
For more than sixty five years, engineers have turned to Tektronix for test, measurement and monitoring solutions to solve design challenges, improve productivity and dramatically reduce time to market. Tektronix is a leading supplier of test equipment for engineers focused on electronic design, manufacturing, and advanced technology development. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix serves customers worldwide and offers award-winning service and support. Stay on the leading edge at www.tektronix.com.

 

Press Contact:

Kristen Andon
Marketing Communications Manager
Tektronix                    
1-503-627-1667

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Hitachi Selects Octasic's Vocallo Media Gateway for Hybrid IP-PBX

Combining Both Data Networks and TDM Voice Networks Seamlessly

MONTREAL and TOKYO--(Marketwire - July 26, 2012) - Octasic Inc., a leading innovator of media processing and wireless solutions, today announced that its Vocallo Media Gateway (MGW) multi-core DSP platform has been selected by Hitachi for use in its hybrid IP-PBX NETTOWER CX-01 targeted at large and medium-sized enterprises. Using Octasic's Vocallo MGW, Hitachi was able to build the NETTOWER CX-01 to provide enterprise customers the option to seamlessly combine both corporate data networks and TDM voice networks.

The NETTOWER CX-01 offers an IP-PBX that meets current enterprise requirements in reliability and flexible scalability. Software upgrades can add or improve features and they provide a flexible architecture to the NETTOWER CX-01, making it easily adaptable to changes in market demands. Support for Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) features and smartphones enables the NETTOWER CX-01 to provide mobile phone users added convenience in their day-to-day work.

Hitachi has integrated Octasic's multi-core processor into NETTOWER CX-01 for voice media processing in VoIP. Octasic also provides the complete software for its processor and acts as a single source vendor to Hitachi. Customers of Hitachi will also benefit from the industry's leading echo cancellation and voice quality enhancement technology.

The Vocallo MGW software package includes voice processing with support for a wide range of wideband codecs such as AMR-WB (G.722.2), G.722, G.722.1, G.729.1, and SILK. Video conferencing capabilities can be added to the same platform in a cost-effective manner through a software upgrade. Vocallo MGW's video solutions support all popular codecs including H.263, MPEG-4, and H.264.

"Octasic's Vocallo MGW platform provides both the highest voice quality and video capabilities within a single DSP. We are happy that Hitachi has chosen Vocallo MGW for our state-of-the-art algorithms. This again proves that we offer the most flexible solutions on the market," said James Awad, Director of Marketing at Octasic. "We continue to be the vendor of choice for enterprise PBX developers."

About Octasic
Octasic Inc. is a global provider of media and wireless baseband processing silicon and software solutions for the converged carrier, enterprise and end-point communication equipment markets. The company's leading quality VoIP, HD video and multi-standard wireless base station multi-core DSP solutions are based on Opus, a unique asynchronous DSP architecture. Octasic allows next-generation equipment manufacturers to significantly reduce system costs by offering unmatched performance in terms of density and power consumption. Founded in 1998, Octasic is a privately-held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

About Hitachi
Hitachi, Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2011 (ended March 31, 2012) consolidated revenues totaled 9,665 billion yen ($117.8 billion). Hitachi will focus more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, environmental, industrial and transportation systems, and social and urban systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com/.

PR Contact:
Charbel Dammous
Marketing Communication Manager
Octasic Inc.
+1 514 282-8863
charbel.dammous@octasic.com

Japan Contact:
Masaki Kubodera
Representative Director, Japan
Octasic Japan
+81 3 6420-0540
masaki.kubodera@octasic.com

 

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MetraTech Unveils First SaaS Billing System Designed for Arabic Users

Unlike Mere Translations, MetraTech System Addresses Total User Experience

WALTHAM, MA--(Marketwire - July 26, 2012) - MetraTech Corp., the leading provider of agreements-based billing and compensation solutions, today announced that its multi-tenant, cloud-based billing and revenue management application, Metanga, is available for Arabic-speaking users. The software-as-a-service (SaaS) commerce engine offers numeric characters and text in Arabic, as well as a complete right-to-left reconfiguration of user controls. It offers a total Arabic user experience rather than the simple translations offered by competitors.

"The Middle East has been underserved by monetization solutions. Recognizing increased regional demand for quote-to-cash commerce, we wanted to introduce offerings in a culturally relevant way," said Scott Swartz, CEO and founder of MetraTech. "Rather than a modest adjustment of a Western dashboard, Metanga offers a true bi-directional interface facilitating commerce for 255 million Arabic speakers and the companies who serve them."

Metanga in Arabic delivers:

·         A true right-to-left (RTL) user experience

·         Localized interface and currency support

·         Enterprise-class billing

 

The first SaaS quote-to-cash solution to deliver a complete Arabic user experience, Metanga in Arabic is available now. For more information, contact us here.

About MetraTech

MetraTech Corp. offers an innovative approach to billing, compensation and customer care. We empower organizations to embrace change through a unique agreements-based billing and compensation solution that models and supports fluid, personalized, multi-party agreements. We automate business processes and business models to address rapidly changing or complex business strategies. Our products are deployed globally, and our customers use MetraTech to innovatively create and securely collect revenue, compensate partners and manage their customer lifecycle in 12 languages, 28 currencies and 90 countries. Customers include Concur, The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), CETIP, the City of Chicago, Microsoft, PGi and OnStream (National Grid). The company is headquartered in Waltham, with offices in San Francisco, Paris, Rio de Janeiro and London. MetraTech is a venture-backed, privately held company whose investors include Accel Partners, Meritech Capital and Vesbridge Partners. For more information, please visit www.metratech.com and www.metanga.com.

Contact Information

Media Contact:
Erin Rohr
Metis Communications
617-236-0500
metratech@metiscomm.com

 

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Bruno Wang Recaps a Memorable Weekend at the British Open, Featuring an Unforgettable Finish

 

Bruno Wang, a Fan of Athletic Competition, Hereby Reports to the Public the Experience He and Mrs. Wang Enjoyed by Attending the British Open in England; Bruno Wang Saw a Memorable Tournament Won in Stunning Fashion by Ernie Els; More About Bruno Wang's Adventures Can Be Found at the URL of http://www.brunowangtaiwan.com

LONDON--(Marketwire - July 27, 2012) - Bruno Wang, a lifelong fan of film, music, anime and of course sporting competitions, has been spending a large amount of time in England and in other parts of the United Kingdom during the summer of 2012. Mr. and Mrs. Wang have spent time at the 2012 London Film and Comic Con, at Wimbledon and they will also be attending the 2012 Summer Olympics that open on Friday. However, Bruno Wang would like to alert the public to his experience of attending the 2012 British Open, otherwise known as The Open Championship.

Mr. and Mrs. Wang were privileged to be able to attend The Open Championship that was held at Royal Lytham & St. Annes in Lancashire, which is located in the northwest portion of the country. There were strong charges at the end, and there was another strong performance by Tiger Woods.

However, the 2012 Open Championship will be remembered most of all for the collapse of the leader Adam Scott with four holes to go. Mr. Scott was looking for his first major championship, and the crowd was rooting for him because he was playing so well. Unfortunately, he bogeyed the last four holes of the tournament to lose the title. It was an emotional scene that included Scott holding back tears as he finished.

While many people felt much in the way of sympathy and empathy for Adam Scott, there was also some cheer present when it was Ernie Els, a long-time crowd favorite, who emerged as the winner. Many people were comparing this tournament to the 1999 British Open, which featured the collapse of Jean Van de Velde, who held a three-stroke lead on the final hole only to lose it with a triple-bogey. Overall, it was an emotional weekend for Bruno Wang in London and he and his wife look forward to a continued summer of memories later this week with the start of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

 

Contact Info
Bruno Wang
brunowangtaiwan@gmail.com
800-728-1441
http://brunowangtaiwan.com/

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Advantest Ships 500th V93000 Port Scale RF Tester to Chinese Producer of Wireless Communication ICs

Milestone System Installation Demonstrates Expanding Partnership of Advantest and Spreadtrum Communications

SANTA CLARA, CA--(Marketwire - July 27, 2012) - Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) (NYSE: ATE) has installed its 500th V93000 Port Scale RF test system, with the landmark unit going into the engineering development laboratory of Spreadtrum Communications (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a fabless semiconductor company developing mobile ICs for the wireless communications market. Spreadtrum has begun using the versatile tester, which is equipped with both a Pin Scale 1600 digital card and a MB-AV8+ analog card, to develop semiconductor products for mobile phone applications, including RF-based system-on-chip (SOC) and 3G baseband devices.

"Advantest's V93000 platform is helping us to perform high-end testing on very cost-sensitive devices," said Eric Zhu, manufacturing director at Spreadtrum. "In addition, Advantest's 24x7 customer engineering support services underscore their steadfast commitment to our mutual success."

Spreadtrum is the leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for China's 3G TD-SCDMA mobile telecommunications standard. The company also produces communication ICs for the 2.5G and EDGE mobile phone markets.

With its per-pin architecture, Advantest's V93000 Smart Scale(tm) Generation achieves the highest cost efficiencies in testing wireless semiconductor devices. When equipped with Pin Scale 1600 digital channel cards, V93000 Port Scale RF test systems provide best-in-class per-pin capabilities, including individual clock domains, high-accuracy DC testing and digital performance. For testing RF devices, Advantest's MB-AV8+ analog card enables high throughput while maintaining compatibility with established MB-AV8 instruments. It also expands real-time analog bandwidth to support next-generation products on customers' roadmaps, including Spreadtrum's 4G LTE advanced devices.

 

About Advantest Corporation

A world-class technology company, Advantest is the leading producer of automatic test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry and a premier manufacturer of measuring instruments used in the design and production of electronic instruments and systems. Its leading-edge systems and products are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. The company also focuses on R&D for emerging markets that benefit from advancements in nanotech and terahertz technologies, and has recently introduced multi-vision metrology scanning electron microscopes essential to photomask manufacturing, as well as a groundbreaking 3D imaging and analysis tool. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest established its first subsidiary in 1982, in the USA, and now has subsidiaries worldwide. More information is available at www.advantest.com. 

COMPANY CONTACT:
Judy Davies
VP of Global Marketing Communications
+1 408-864-7549
judy.davies@advantest.com

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Advantest Wins Best Supplier Award From STATS ChipPAC

V93000 Test Platform Recognized for Fifth Year in a Row

TOKYO--(Marketwire - July 27, 2012) -  Semiconductor test equipment leader Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) (NYSE: ATE) has received a Best Supplier Award from Singapore-based STATS ChipPAC Ltd. (SGX-ST: STATSChP), a leading provider of semiconductor packaging design, assembly, test and distribution solutions. This is the fifth consecutive year that Advantest has earned this supplier accolade.

STATS ChipPAC's Best Supplier Award recognizes materials and equipment suppliers for overall best-in-class performance in cost, quality, delivery, technology, service and support.

"This recognition from STATS ChipPAC shows our dedication to maintaining our company-wide focus on providing excellent customer service, support and product quality," said Sae Bum Myung, Advantest's executive vice president of worldwide sales.

Advantest's versatile V93000 Smart Scale(tm) Generation of scalable test systems are configurable to optimize performance and cost savings in testing wireless communication ICs, high-speed memories, and Flash and DRAM devices. This platform reduces the cost of test while offering parallel testing and the industry's first full-performance test solution at wafer sort. These capabilities enable the V93000 Smart Scale Generation to increase test coverage, improve time-to-market and deliver superior test economics.

This honor from STATS ChipPAC is the latest industry recognition earned by Advantest. The company also has received other supplier awards and this year's top ranking among BEST Suppliers of Test Equipment in an industry survey conducted by VLSIresearch.

About Advantest Corporation

A world-class technology company, Advantest is the leading producer of automatic test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry and a premier manufacturer of measuring instruments used in the design and production of electronic instruments and systems. Its leading-edge systems and products are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. The company also focuses on R&D for emerging markets that benefit from advancements in nanotech and terahertz technologies, and has recently introduced multi-vision metrology scanning electron microscopes essential to photomask manufacturing, as well as a groundbreaking 3D imaging and analysis tool. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest established its first subsidiary in 1982, in the USA, and now has subsidiaries worldwide. More information is available at www.advantest.com.

All information supplied in this release is correct at the time of publication, but may be subject to change.

 

Contact Information

Contact:
Judy Davies
VP of Global Marketing Communications
Advantest America Inc.
Tel: +1 408-864-7549
judy.davies@advantest.com

US Airways Renews Multi-Year Agreement with GuestLogix to Deploy Latest Onboard Retailing Platform

 

 Deployment to Include New Offerings and Latest POS Devices to Support Expansion of US Airways' Inflight Retailing

 

TORONTO, ONTARIO and DALLAS, TEXAS--(Marketwire - July 27, 2012) - US Airways (NYSE: LCC) has renewed its agreement with GuestLogix Inc. (TSX: GXI), the leading global provider of onboard retail and payment technology solutions to airlines and the passenger travel industry. The multi-year contract renewal, representing more than 50 million passenger-trips annually, will expand the relationship between US Airways and GuestLogix. In addition to using GuestLogix' core Onboard Retail Technology Platform for its buy-on-board program, US Airways will be upgrading its handheld point-of-sale devices, and implementing the Company's new Global Payment Services solution.

 

"GuestLogix is extremely proud to continue our relationship with US Airways," said Patrick O'Neill, Senior Vice President and General Manager, GuestLogix USA. "Our commitment to improving the passenger experience, combined with our innovative onboard retailing technology solutions, has led to US Airways awarding us this new multi-year agreement."

 

"GuestLogix has the right onboard retail solution for US Airways to sustain and grow our in-flight buy-on-board programs across our domestic and international network," said Hector Adler, Vice President, Inflight Services for US Airways. "GuestLogix' strong performance, commitment to service and dedication to delivering innovative technology helped to secure this renewal. GuestLogix offers the right solution for US Airways as we work to enhance the onboard experience for our customers."

 

Under the terms of the new agreement, US Airways will deploy the Company's enhanced version of its onboard retail software and its next-generation XPDA-SP point-of-sale mobile devices, enabling EMV Contactless and NFC/mobile payment options. The deployment will also integrate several unique services offered through GuestLogix' Global Payment Services offering, as well as the option to deploy additional products and services onboard the aircraft via GuestLogix, including items such as destination-based entertainment and ground transportation ticketing as well as travel-relevant daily deals to their passengers.

 

"This agreement not only highlights GuestLogix' position as the leader in onboard retailing technology, but it also recognizes our ability to help US Airways enhance passenger satisfaction onboard," said Ilia Kostov, Vice President of Business Development and Client Services for GuestLogix USA. "We will be supporting US Airways' efforts to deliver a consistent passenger experience onboard through new capabilities such as our Cabin Operations module. We look forward to help continuing to support US Airways as it expands its inflight retailing and passenger experience initiatives."

 

About US Airways 

US Airways, along with US Airways Shuttle and US Airways Express, operates more than 3,200 flights per day and serves more than 200 communities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Central and South America. The airline employs more than 32,000 aviation professionals worldwide, operates the world's largest fleet of Airbus aircraft and is a member of the Star Alliance network, which offers its customers more than 20,500 daily flights to 1,293 airports in 190 countries. Together with its US Airways Express partners, the airline serves approximately 80 million passengers each year and operates hubs in Charlotte, N.C., Philadelphia and Phoenix, and a focus city in Washington, D.C. at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

 

About GuestLogix 

GuestLogix Inc. (TSX: GXI), the leading global provider of onboard store technology and merchandising solutions, helps airlines and other travel operators create, manage, and control onboard retail environments tailored to their needs and their passengers. GuestLogix brings a decade of expertise as a trusted onboard transaction processing partner to airlines around the world. The Company's global headquarters and centre for product innovation is located in Toronto, Canada with regional head offices located in Dallas, Texas (serving Americas) London, UK (serving EMEA), and Hong Kong (serving Asia-Pacific). A sales and support office is located in Singapore. Logistics centres are situated in Toronto, Dallas, London and Seoul with a software development centre located in India. More information is available at www.guestlogix.com.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements 

This news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations, which involve risks and uncertainties associated with GuestLogix' business and the environment in which the business operates. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking, including those identified by the expressions "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but reflect GuestLogix' current expectations regarding future results or events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations, including the matters discussed under "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Filing Statement filed on July 16, 2012 with the regulatory authorities. GuestLogix assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.

 

 

 

Contact Information

 Contacts: 

Media Relations: 

GuestLogix Inc. 

Ruth Morayniss

 416-987-7057

rmorayniss@guestlogix.com 

www.guestlogix.com

 

Investor Relations: 

TMX Equicom 

Kristen Dickson 

416-815-0700 ext. 273 

kdickson@equicomgroup.com

 

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