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W i re l e s s W o rl d Th u r s d a y, S e p te m b e r 1 1 , 2 0 1 4 1 2 LIQUIPEL NOW AVAILABLE ON SAMSUNG SOLUTIONS EXCHANGE Liquipel™ is proud to announce that it is now available on the Samsung Solutions Exchange, enabling Samsung Mobile tablets and smartphones to be treated against the dangers of water damage, and without the need for bulky "lifeproof" cases. The Samsung Solutions Exchange addresses the needs of line of business owners by creating holistic mobile solu- tions on a robust portfolio of enterprise- grade Samsung Mobile devices. "We are honored to be among the approved service-providers on the Samsung Solutions Exchange," said Sam Winkler, Liquipel's Managing Director. "As companies become ever more reliant on their staff's mobile devices, it becomes that much more important and fiscally sensible to protect them against accidental exposure to water, coffee and other liquids." Using the latest advancements in molecular bonding, Liquipel's patent- pending process creates a super- hydrophobic coating that is nanoscopic and becomes part of the mobile device. Liquipel is virtually invisible and will not affect nor compromise the look, feel or performance of the device. The treat- ment can be applied before or after delivery to Samsung Mobile business customers. The true benefit to corporate customers is the inherent level of insur- ance that Liquipel offers. Company will spend less on replacing damaged employee devices, as well as increasing the resale value when they phase out old devices. The Samsung Solutions Exchange delivers a range of third party offerings for a variety of industries that increase productivity and ROI, including but not limited to sales and management applica- tions, mobile device management solu- tions, cloud services, collaboration tools and security solutions – all designed to make it easier for enterprises to succeed in the new era of mobile business. Now with Liquipel being added to the offer- ings, corporate customers will enjoy the benefits of having the freedom to use their mobile device anywhere without the worry of ruining their device. For more information, visit www.liquipel.com, call 855-478-4735, email info@liquipel.com or stop by Brightstar booth 3714. PHILIPS INTRODUCES NEW SPEAKERS FOR HOME AND ON-THE-GO USE Last year, Bluetooth-enabled devices, including speakers, saw strong growth in the marketplace. Omnibus research reported 62 percent of surveyed users 16-plus years of age replied music is the top usage habit for smartphones— more than social networking, games and Internet surfing. Consumers want to have options when it comes to how they enjoy and share their music. "Streaming audio speakers are experiencing tremendous growth in 2012, approximately 140 percent YTD as reported in July's NPD," said Keith Michael, Vice President of Marketing for P&F USA, exclusive distributor for the Philips brand of lifestyle enter- tainment products in North America. "People want to share their music from their smart devices, and there are many options to do so, whether with Bluetooth, wifi or tethered. Not only are people looking for choices on the way they connect, but where they con- nect. We focus on offering consumers full immersive sound with portable music to go and home audio experi- ence." Philips new range of Bluetooth portable speakers is perfect for music at home or on the go. Each speaker deliv- ers great sound from clever designs that are highly portable and easy to use. The BR-1X speak- ers offer powerful sound, and with two-inch drivers the speakers deliver immense sound when you need it. The unique indoor and out- door modes mean they work for all occasions. The indoor mode offers deeper base and crystal clear details, while the outdoor mode drums out loud, heavy audio. These speakers can be daisy-chained together for maximum sound impact and unlimited music streaming for friends on the go. For enjoying music at home, specifically in the bedroom, Philips is introducing the SB170 Bluetooth speaker with a built-in clock radio. Featuring one-touch Bluetooth pairing with NFC, this sleek Bluetooth speak- er also offers FM tuning and a USB for fast charging of most devices. Dual alarm setting, gentle wake and a sleep timer allow consumers to fall asleep or wake up to a favorite track. "The industry has come a long way in enhancing sound from what was once considered a small speaker," said Michael. "The market is still in its infancy, and there are plenty of options and innovative features, from docking to Airplay, and Universal Wi- Fi and Bluetooth offering new features like NFC pairing, APTX for better customer experience." For more information, visit www.philips.com. MY CLOUD: A COMPLETE STORAGE SOLUTION WD's My Cloud ® is a complete solu- tion for users to organize, centralize and secure digital content from all of their computers and mobile devices, and access those files from any device, from anywhere in the world. By simply connecting a My Cloud personal cloud drive to the Internet, consumers get anywhere, any-device access without having to pay monthly fees or giving up control of their personal data. "Families are connecting, sharing, syncing, and backing-up numerous mobile devices and computers in their household, with the amount of digital data being created on these devices growing dramatically," said Liz Conner, Senior Research Analyst, Storage Systems, IDC. "Personal cloud is an ideal solution to simplify the complex issue of organizing digital files across various devices so that users can enjoy their digital videos, photos and music on all of their devices." Personal cloud storage is the new standard, allowing users to keep media and files safe at home on their own physical drive and then access them over the Internet with any PC or Mac ® computer, or on tablets and smart- phones through mobile apps. WD's web-based user interface and drive auto-detect makes setup easy for both experienced and novice users. Customers can easily connect comput- ers and mobile devices with WD's free desktop and mobile apps. Important files and videos can be quickly moved to My Cloud, freeing up valuable space on users' tablets and smartphones. PC users can back up digi- tal files with SmartWare™ Pro soft- ware, and Mac ® users can utilize all the fea- tures of Apple ® Time Machine ® backup soft- ware. My Cloud is available in 2TB, 3TB and 4TB capacities, providing bountiful storage capacity with no monthly payment required. With the new My Cloud desktop app, navigat- ing, controlling and sharing these files from anywhere in the world is simple and intuitive. My Cloud also serves as a digital entertainment hub, storing movies and music that can be streamed to any DLNA™-certified multimedia device. About WD WD, a Western Digital company, is a long-time innovator and storage indus- try leader. As a storage technology pacesetter, the company produces reli- able, high-performance hard disk drives and solid state drives. These drives are deployed by OEMs and integrators in desktop and mobile computers, enterprise computing sys- tems, embedded systems and consumer electronics applications, as well as by the company in providing its own stor- age products. WD's leading storage devices and systems, networking prod- ucts, media players and software solu- tions empower people around the world to easily save, store, protect, share and experience their content on multiple devices. WD was established in 1970 and is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. For more information, go to www.wd.com. rugged design is compact enough to fit in your pocket, yet carries the powerful reach of the Iridium ® network to create a satellite-based Wi-Fi zone, dramati- cally extending voice and data cover- age for your device. Unique features such as built-in SOS functionality, access to your stored contacts and the ability for up to five devices to connect to the network ensure that users stay in touch no matter where their adventures take them. This crossover device not only reaches traditional satellite users, but also the weekend warrior or execu- tive that spends time off the grid. Iridium GO! is both a product and platform that provides an Application Programmers Interface (API) allowing developers to optimize their apps to work with Iridium GO!. The robust platform gives developers the opportunity to create Iridium-optimized applications, enabling enhanced functionality above and beyond the included capabilities of voice calling, SMS, tracking, email, web browsing and social media accessibility. Enterprise applications for workforce efficiency and information management are coupled Iridium ( Cont'd. from p. 1) with weather and flight tracking apps to create a solution that transcends the way people have traditionally used satellite communications, positioning this product in a league of its own. More than 30 developers across a wide variety of industries, including mar- itime and aviation, have already signed on to create applications that are unique- ly suited for Iridium GO!. Applications currently in development or available include OCENS Grib Explorer Plus, which transforms weather, ocean and fishing data into interactive decision tools; McMurdo Group's Fleet Management Software, which enables communication of critical information and the ability to conduct business oper- ations from anywhere on the ship, any- where in the world; and Global Marine Networks (GMN) XGate, which opti- mizes email services for satellite use. To learn more about Iridium GO! or developing your own applications, please visit www.iridiumGO.com. Visit Iridium at booth 5930. For more information, go to www.iridium.com, call 866-947-4348 or email www.communi cations@iridium.com.