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C o n s u m e r E l e c t ro n i c s D a i l y N e ws Fri d a y, J a n u a r y 9 , 2 0 1 5 8 0 KS: Dexcom is transforming diabetes care and management with advanced wearable technologies designed to help our patients and their clinicians better manage diabetes. We are innovating at an unbelievable pace in the challenging world of FDA-reviewed, class III medical devices. This year alone, we gained FDA approval for five new products and accessories. For example, we introduced Dexcom SHARE™, the world's first remote mobile continuous glu- cose monitoring device. This device allows patients with diabetes to remotely share their glucose data with family and friends, using Bluetooth technology and secure wireless capabilities. It's innovations like SHARE, and Dexcom's commitment to helping our patients take control of their diabetes that are transforming the way dia- betes is managed. CEDN: What sets Dexcom apart from its competitors? KS: Dexcom has continued to push the envelope in terms of innovation and reli- ability, outperforming our competitors with every new product introduction. We offer the longest lasting and most accu- rate sensor available to the market. Our advanced technology also fea- tures alarms designed to alert the user of dangerous changes in their glucose so they can take action. We also cater to the pediatric market; our G4 PLATINUM is the only CGM approved for children as young as two years old. Not only do we keep our patients one step ahead of their diabetes, we con- tinue to stay one step ahead of the com- petition. CEDN: What is Dexcom's vision? KS: Dexcom empowers people to take control of their diabetes by providing Dexcom ( Cont'd. from p. 1) superior continuous glucose monitoring technology. We focus on enabling better outcomes for patients, caregivers and clinicians by delivering solutions that make it easier to take control of dia- betes. We are committed to revolution- izing diabetes care and putting the patient first at every juncture. It's our vision to make continuous glucose monitoring the standard of care for insulin-dependent patients. CEDN: What is the best part of your job? KS: I received a phone call recently from a mother who told me that our SHARE system allowed her 11-year-old daughter with type 1 diabetes to attend a sleepover at her friend's house. The mom was in tears because her daughter was finally able to experience this normal childhood activ- ity. Stories like this put into perspective the important work at Dexcom. I feel inspired knowing that we are working as a group to better the lives of these individuals. CEDN: What's next for Dexcom? KS: We are focusing on increased con- nectivity, moving in the direction of employing mobile technology to better manage the disease. We are progressing toward an interconnected world of healthcare, where important information like glucose readings will be shared between patients and their healthcare providers in real-time. We also continue to push the bound- aries when it comes to sensor performance to keep us one step ahead of our competi- tors. We are committed to high-perform- ing solutions that make the complicated lives of people with diabetes easier. Visit Dexcom at booth #73335. For more information, go to www.dexcom.com, call 858-875-9493 or email fbowman@dexcom.com. driven by the goal of introducing innova- tive, high quality products to the market that bring exceptional versatility, usability and creativity to the user experience. It offers more than 500 products in diverse product lines that include mobile device holsters and cases, LED toys and visibility products, hardware products and the INOVA brand of high quality LED flash- lights. Nite Ize is also an authorized distrib- utor of OtterBox and Lifeproof products. CEDN: What would you say makes your company unique? RC: I think that Nite Ize is unique for many reasons, but above all I hope that our customers appreciate the problem/solution driven products that we bring to the market. Our goal with every unique product introduction is to solve an identifiable problem that our customers face, and to do so in a creative and thoughtful way. CEDN: Are you introducing any new products? RC: Yes! Nite Ize is launching more than 60 new products in 2015 into all of our markets, but we are very excited about a handful of new items that will appeal to visitors at the 2015 International CES ® . These new products include our popular Nite Ize ( Cont'd. from p. 1) Connect Case for iPhone 6 as well as a new Steelie Connect Case system that allows you to connect to your active lifestyle wherever you go – car or carry. We would love to introduce these prod- ucts to you at the show. Stop by our booth #31265 in the South Hall. CEDN: To what do you attribute your company's success? RC: Nite Ize's success as a company really comes down to equal parts innova- tion and exceptional customer service. We strive to develop products that solve an identifiable need in the market and customers seek Nite Ize products out because they know they feature the qual- ity and innovation that makes a differ- ence in their lives every day. In addition, we are 100 percent dedicated to being a partner that is proactive to our retailer and distribution partners' needs, respon- sive to any requests or issues that arise, and flexible and easy to work with in all situations. We take pride in the way that we do business and do what we say we will do. This is the philosophy that I start- ed my company with 26 years ago, and it applies to our largest partners all the way down to the consumers that use Nite Ize products every day. Visit Nite Ize at booth #31265. For more information, go to www.niteize.com, call 303-449-2576 or email info@niteize.com. of business? CL: Innovative Technology is a 14-year- old company that has had the very same focus since day one: design, develop, manufacturer and distribute stylish and trendy consumer electronics, with incred- ible quality, demonstrative gift box pack- aging … all at incredible retail prices. Innovative Technology's core categories are Nostalgic Electronics, Bluetooth Audio and our collection of "Justin" Portable Power Products. CEDN: What would you say makes your company unique? CL: To say that Innovative Technology is unique would be an understatement. The consumer electronics space has thousands of suppliers ranging from huge brands such as Apple, Samsung, LG, Sony, etc., to small upstart companies fighting to keep their business alive. Innovative Technology is incredibly unique as we boast remarkable designs, features and quality that you would expect to pay hun- dreds or even thousands of dollars for at value retail prices that shock consumers both when they see our products in retail stores and more importantly, the awe- inspiring experience when they open the box and plug in/play our products. CEDN: Are you introducing any new products? CL: Each and every year our biggest Innovative Technology ( Cont'd. from p. 1) challenge is to stay current with the ever- evolving electronics technology market and develop new products that appeal to consumers and make our retail buyers smile. In 2015, we have more than 80 new products being presented to retail buyers at International CES ® in January. CEDN: What products do you see as being hottest this year? CL: In 2015 we foresee explosive growth in two categories. First and foremost, we anticipate a triple digit growth in our col- lection of "Justin" Portable Power Products that allow consumers to recharge their smartphones and tablets while on the go. No outlet? No worries! The other cat- egory that continues to amaze us is our Nostalgia Collection of vintage electron- ics that our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents enjoyed. Over the past seven years we have achieved more than $275 million in retail sales in this incredi- ble category. For 2015, we have more than 20 new Nostalgic Products and anticipate significant sales growth in 2015. CEDN: What is your outlook in general for this product line? CL: With our enhanced product line and the success our retail customers are enjoying, we are forecasting a 50 percent increase in sales for 2015. Visit Innovative Technology at booth #7904. For more information, go to www.ithomeproducts.com, call 516-883- 8220 or email sales@ithomeproducts.com. LIMITLESS INNOVATIONS' CHARGEHUB NOW RETAIL-READY Limitless Innovations' new ChargeHub™ is a seven-port USB charg- ing stationthat plugs right into the wall through its own cord and can power up to seven devices. The hub itself sits on a desk or table, and then the devices plug into it with their own USB cords. The ChargeHub's patent-pending SmartSpeed™ Technology allows any port to charge the connected device at its maximum charging speed, regardless of whether it is an Apple iOS or Android device. For users who don't have the original USB cords that came with their devices, CableLinx™ from Limitless Innovations are 3-1/2-inch charge and sync cables that are sold as an accessory to the ChargeHub. They're available in the four most common types on the market today, including Lightning™, 30-Pin, Micro and Mini to USB, so they'll accommo- date the widest possible variety of devices. Limitless Innovations is a licensed Apple MFi Developer, which ensures that their CableLinx USB cables are fully compatible with Apple devices. ChargeHub is a descendant of Limitless Innovations' CableHub®, which organizes up to seven cables, cords or wires at once while keep- ing them stabilized, pro- tected and tangle-free! CableHub reduces exposed cords for safety and conven- ience – up to 10 feet of cables wrap around the weighted disc, which then snaps shut. Both CableHub and ChargeHub are easy to personalize. Either Limitless Innovations can print a name or logo to be added to the top of the product, or the user can print whatever they like on paper and insert it into the top of the device. The ChargeHub sells for $59.95 and is available for immediate shipment and its CableLinx accessories start at $7.95. The CableHub retails for $14.95. For more information, visit Limitless Innovations in booth #71765, Tech West, Sands Expo, Level 2 during the 2015 International CES. After the show, check them out at www.limitlessinnovations.com, www.thechargehub.com, www.thecable hub.com or call 855-843-4828.