ABBYY Ships Recognition Server 3.0 Tweet

New Version Adds Batch Scanning, Efficient Indexing, and Intelligent Output Handling to Its High Volume Automated OCR Server.

MILPITAS, Calif. -- ABBYY®, a leading provider of document recognition, data capture and linguistic software, announced the worldwide availability of ABBYY Recognition Server 3.0, the latest version of its award-winning solution for document capture and optical character recognition (OCR). ABBYY Recognition Server is a server-based solution for automating document processing in enterprise and service-based environments. Version 3.0 builds upon Recognition Server with new batch scanning, efficient indexing, and scripting support to deliver a more complete functionality for document capture and conversion. By leveraging its scalable architecture, customers can easily deploy document processing projects of any scale with significant time and cost savings.

The product is designed to automatically convert large volumes of paper documents or document images into fully searchable electronic text suitable for business processes such as document archiving, e-discovery, and enterprise search. Recognition Server enables automated, unattended processing which can be centrally managed and accessed from multiple points within the organization or remotely. Recognition Server can also connect with a variety of back-end systems and third-party applications with integration via Scripts, XML tickets, a Web-service API, or a COM-based API. ABBYY intelligent OCR and PDF conversion technology delivers highly accurate document conversion with recognition of up to 190 languages.

New Recognition Server functionality is delivered through the addition of two new "stations" to the Recognition Server package. A new Scanning Station extends Recognition Server's capabilities beyond simple "back-end" processing to now support also capture of documents. Recognition Server's new Indexing Station provides a simple, efficient way to manually extract key data from a document for quick and easy indexing and cataloguing of document metadata.

"Recognition Server is designed to provide easily deployable and manageable automated document conversion," explained Andrey Isaev, director of Technology Products for ABBYY. "Our latest enhancements make the link between document input and output more seamless. Our scanning station provides intuitive tool for inputting documents directly into Recognition Server while the 'point-and-click' indexing and new scripting capabilities for customizing separation and routing help make output documents more suitable for further processing."

ABBYY Recognition Server 3.0 delivers a range of feature and technology enhancements including:

High-Speed Production Scanning — The new Scanning Station supports high-speed batch scanning of paper documents via TWAIN, WIA, and ISIS drivers. Its intuitive interface gives users the flexibility to easily control the scanning process, preview acquired images, split the batch into documents, and redact sensitive information on the image before further processing. Scanned batches of pages can be sent to network folders, FTP servers or directly to ABBYY Recognition Server workflows for OCR and indexing.

Flexible Document Separation and Indexing — The new version delivers enhanced scripting functionality which enables administrators to create flexible rules for document separation. For example, documents can be separated by a certain word, phrase or a set of barcode values found on a page. By analyzing the structure and content of documents according to the pre-defined rules, the system can also perform document type detection and key indexing automatically. In addition, the new Indexing Station makes it easy for operators to specify document attributes and pull key data out of recognized text on a document. With its "point-and-click" indexing, operators simply use the mouse to outline the area on a page that contains the key data, e.g. invoice number, fax recipient's name, applicant's name, etc.

Intelligent Output Handling — Once the general processing is complete, output documents and their attributes can be routed to the next workflow stage or to final storage by an export handling script. A separate export handling script can be set up for working with failed jobs.

Connectors to Enterprise Search Systems — ABBYY Recognition Server 3.0 is compatible with Google Search Appliance™, Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server, and Windows® Search via special connectors available as Add-on modules. When using Recognition Server together with enterprise search systems, image-based documents such as faxes, scanned agreements, contracts, correspondence, and any other TIFF, JPEG or PDF files can be easily converted into fully searchable data for easy access by enterprise search tools.

Support for New OCR Languages and Barcode Types — The new version delivers enhanced technology for Chinese, Japanese and Korean OCR as well as improved recognition of multilingual documents with various language combinations (e.g. Japanese and German, Chinese and Russian, etc.). Among the newly added OCR languages are Vietnamese, Yiddish, and Latvian Gothic. In addition, the system now supports recognition of popular 2D barcode types such as Aztec, Data Matrix, and QR Code.

ABBYY ADRT® for Precise Document Structure Reconstruction — Recognition Server 3.0 includes ABBYY's unique ADRT (Adaptive Document Recognition Technology), an intelligent synthesis algorithm for reproducing the logical structure and original formatting of multipage documents when converting to Microsoft Word. By treating a multipage document as a single entity rather than a set of pages, ABBYY ADRT accurately re-creates logical elements of the document structure such as table of contents, headers, footers, page numbering, footnotes, and font styles across all pages.

Availability

ABBYY Recognition Server 3.0 is available worldwide through various ABBYY sales channels. For detailed product information or product demonstration, please contact your local ABBYY office.

About ABBYY

ABBYY is a leading provider of document recognition, data capture and language software. Its products include the ABBYY FineReader line of optical character recognition (OCR) applications, ABBYY FlexiCapture line of data capture solutions, ABBYY Lingvo dictionary software, and development tools. Paper-intensive organizations from all over the world use ABBYY software to automate time- and labour-consuming tasks and to streamline business processes. ABBYY products are used in large-scale government projects such as those of Australian Taxation Office, Lithuanian Tax Inspectorate, Ministry of Education of Russia, Ministry of Education of Ukraine, and Montgomery County Government of the USA. Companies that license ABBYY technologies include BancTec, Canon, EMC/Captiva, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, NewSoft, Notable Solutions, Samsung Electronics and more. ABBYY OCR applications are shipped with equipment from the world's top manufacturers such as BenQ, Epson, Fujitsu, Fuji Xerox, Microtek, Panasonic, Plustek, Toshiba, and Xerox. ABBYY is headquartered in Moscow, Russia, with offices in Germany, the United States, Ukraine, the UK, Japan and Taiwan. For more information, visit www.ABBYY.com.

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Samsung Reinforces Display Technology and Design Leadership at InfoComm 2010 Tweet

3D and LED Projectors, Large Format Displays, and High-end LED Monitors on Show at LVCC Booth #C5002, June 9-11.

LAS VEGAS -- Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, showcases its leadership across the spectrum of LED and LCD display technology at InfoComm 2010, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, June 9-11, 2010. Samsung is unveiling the A800 3D home projector, incorporating Samsung's Active 3D technology, as well as the SP-H03 LED pico projector, measuring less than three inches on each side. The company is also demonstrating a range of LED-lit products, from the F10M, the first 1,000 ANSI lumen LED projector, to the 55-inch 550EXn LED backlit commercial display.

"Samsung is a world leader in display technology and the innovative technology on display at InfoComm highlights our commitment to designing products that both consumers and commercial users will love," said Doug Albregts, vice president, sales and marketing at Samsung Electronics America. "Samsung's customer-centric approach ensures industry-leading premium products with exceptional quality and the most relevant features and technology to make consumers' lives easier. From ultra-portable pico projectors to LED-backlit commercial display screens which both save energy and have a smaller environmental impact, Samsung continues to develop display products that lead the way in both design and capabilities."

Samsung's display products on display at InfoComm LVCC Booth #C5002 include:

A800 3D Projector

Samsung's newest 3D projector is the latest iteration of its popular, award-winning Samsung A800 projector. The 1080p high-definition home theater projector is based on the company's Active 3D technology and is capable of reproducing broadcast-standard colorimetry, ensuring colors are reproduced exactly the way they were intended by film makers.

* 1,000 ANSI lumens (max) of brightness
* 10,000:1 contrast ratio full on / off
* Lamp life time of up to 1500 hours (high bright) / (2000 hours) eco mode
* Zoom lens
* Image size ranging from 40 to 250 inches


Samsung F10M LED Data Projector

The Samsung F10M projector is the first LED data projector with brightness of 1,000 ANSI lumens, and a LED light source rated at 30,000 hours of life. Its digital focus and XGA resolution make it ideal for all data presentation needs.

* Unparalleled brightness of 1,000 ANSI lumens(max) from LED-lit data projector
* LED light source rated at up to 30,000 hours of life
* XGA (1024 x 768) native resolution
* Image size ranging from 40 to 300 inches
* Dimensions: 11.7" x 10.6" x 3.5"
* 9.9 lbs
* Digital focus


Samsung SP-H03 Pico Projector

Measuring less than three inches on each side, the Samsung H03 pico projector has 30 ANSI lumens and uses a LED light source rated at 30,000 hours of life. It weighs just six ounces and is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, making it incredibly portable and versatile.

* Unparalleled brightness in pico category with 30 ANSI lumens (max)
* LED light source rated with up to 30,000 hours of life
* WVGA (854 x 480) native resolution
* Image size ranging from nine to 80 inches (30 inches recommended)
* 1 GB internal memory, expansion available via USB or microSD input
* Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
* Dimensions: 2.5" x 2.5" x 2.5"
* 6 oz.


Samsung 650TS e-board

The Samsung 650TS e-board is a 65-inch interactive whiteboard with a high-definition touch screen, enabling classroom and boardroom presenters aided by seamless touch interface technology.

* High Definition (1920 x 1080 @120 Hz)
* High Brightness (510 cd/m2)
* Wide Viewing Angle (178 degrees)
* Built-in 15W stereo speakers
* High Response Time: Optical Type (8~9 mf/sec)


LED Commercial Displays

The Samsung SyncMaster LED 460EX, 460EXn, 550EX, and 550EXn are the first commercial displays to incorporate LED backlight technology providing significant savings on energy consumption in a lighter, thinner, and easier to install set-up.

* 1920 x 1080 resolution
* 4,000:1 contrast
* 120 Hz panel refresh rate
* Energy Star 5.0 compliant
* Full PC- and video-connectivity
* EXn models incorporate a high performance PC
o 40 GB hard drive
o Windows XP-embedded
o High speed network connectivity
o MagicInfo™ Content Management & Delivery solution
* 8 ms response time


Samsung PX2370 and BX2450 LED Monitors

The Samsung PX2370 and BX2450 23-inch and 24-inch LED monitors bring style and sophistication to the office, offering razor-sharp motion graphics and full HD resolution. They both incorporate Samsung's Touch of Color™ design, bringing elegant color to the monitors' cabinets.

* 23-inch wide screen (PX2370) / 24-inch wide screen (BX2450)
* 1920 x 1080 resolution
* 250 cd/m2 brightness
* 1000:1/Mega DCR contrast ratio
* 2 ms response time


About Samsung Electronics America Information Technology Division

Based in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung's Information Technology Division (ITD) is a division of Samsung Electronics America (SEA), a U.S. subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd. (SEC), the world's largest technology company based on revenue. As one of the fastest growing IT companies in the world, Samsung ITD is committed to serving the needs of consumers ranging from the home user to the Fortune 500 elite and supporting the valued channel partners who serve our customers. Samsung ITD offers a complete line of award-winning color and mono-laser printing solutions, desktop monitors, notebook computers, digital signage solutions and projectors. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com or call 1-800-SAMSUNG.

About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., markets a broad range of award-winning, digital consumer electronics and home appliance products, including HDTVs, home theater systems, MP3 players, digital imaging products, refrigerators and washing machines. A recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology, Samsung is the HDTV market leader in the U.S. Please visit www.samsung.com for more information.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

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Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. Joins the ng Connect Program Tweet

Industry Leaders Come Together to Build the Connected Car of the Future.

WATERLOO, ON - Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), the leader in developing and delivering advanced, end-to-end vehicle solutions, is pleased to announce it has joined the ng Connect Program, a multi-industry initiative driving the development of next generation broadband services based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) and other high bandwidth technologies. IMS will lend its expertise in the areas of in-vehicle mobile media, telematics, on-demand content and driver safety to the multi-industry organization, dedicated to creating network-ready applications, services, content and devices for emerging Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks.

Over the past year, the ng Connect Program has grown to include over 37 industry leading companies, more than doubling initial membership in its first year. IMS will bring its suite of industry-leading connected car technologies to the consortium's LTE Connected Car solution concept, including its hands-free, voice-based email and content platform for in-vehicle use - iLane(TM), DriveSync(TM), the leading turn-key telematics platform for usage-based insurance offerings, fleet monitoring, vehicle tracking, and government programs and Prompt(TM), a voice activated dispatch solution for the For-Hire-Vehicle industry.

The ng Connect Program's LTE Connected Car is an entirely new mobile platform concept for vehicles within which consumers will be able to access network and cloud-based applications, putting on-demand entertainment, infotainment, diagnostics, navigation and much more at their fingertips. This new mobile platform brings together leading component suppliers and content providers in order to develop the most innovative services to enrich the in-vehicle experience.

"As a global leader of connected in-car technologies and products, we are uniquely positioned to provide leadership, guidance and solutions for the ng Connect LTE Connected Car," says Tony Cassetta, Chief Operating Officer, IMS. "We see many exciting developments coming out of this program and know it will only continue to help us deliver industry-leading solutions that enhance driver safety, efficiency and convenience."

"The ng Connect Program's LTE Connected Car is generating tremendous interest and excitement in the industry. We're very pleased to welcome IMS to the program to continue to enhance this solution concept," stated Derek Kuhn, Vice President of Emerging Technology & Media at Alcatel-Lucent, a founding member of the ng Connect Program. "IMS brings deep knowledge of automotive safety, telematics and mobile media which will expand the capabilities already incorporated into the program's Connected Car."

About IMS

Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS) specializes in the research, development and production of innovative and progressive solutions in the areas of automotive safety, telematics and mobile media. Our proprietary technologies are making vehicles "safer, smarter and greener" and we are dedicated to making the "connected car" a reality. IMS' solutions include: iLane, the ultimate in-vehicle platform that provides drivers with hands-free access to on-demand content and time-sensitive information; Prompt(TM), a voice-activated dispatch solution that enables taxi and limousine drivers to conduct their job entirely hands-free via simple voice commands such as sign-in, receive job information, accept/decline jobs and provide ETA info; and DriveSync(TM), the ultimate turn-key telematics platform which enables a variety of solutions including usage-based insurance offerings, fleet monitoring, vehicle tracking, and government programs. IMS is based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. For more information about IMS, please visit www.Intellimec.com

About ng Connect Program

The ng Connect Program is a multi-industry organization committed to the development and rapid deployment of the next generation of broadband services based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) and other ultra high bandwidth technologies. Founded in 2009, the ng Connect Program is supported by leading network, consumer electronics, application and content providers including 4DK, Alcatel-Lucent, Atlantic Records, BUZZMEDIA, chumby, Connect2Media, CoolSign, Creative Technology Ltd., Desktone, EON Reality, FISHLABS, GameStreamer, Inc., Gemalto, HP, Intamac Systems Ltd., IMS Inc., K12, Inc., Kabillion, Kyocera Communications Inc., LearningMate, LiveCast, MediaTile, Nuance Communications, Mobideo, Movial, NCR Corporation, Optical Crime Prevention, Inc., QNX, R360, RebelVox LLC., Samsung, SIGNEXX, Total Immersion, Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc., TuneWiki, V-Gate, Vidyo and Words & Numbers. For more information on the ng Connect Program, please visit: www.ngconnect.org.

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Bridge Worldwide and Jim Stengel Ignite the Future of Marketing at Cannes Ad Festival Tweet

The Burning Question: Ask It and Transform, Friday, June 25.

CINCINNATI -- At this summer's Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, set fire to the old assumptions about what marketing is and think about what it can be. The Burning Question: Ask It and Transform, will be held on Friday, June 25, 2010, from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. CEST in the Debussy Theatre. The panel is hosted by Bob Gilbreath, Chief Marketing Strategist at Bridge Worldwide and author of The Next Evolution of Marketing: Connect with Your Customers by Marketing with Meaning, and Jim Stengel, Adjunct Professor at the UCLA Anderson School of Management and President/CEO of The Jim Stengel Company, LLC. Together, they will address today's marketing and advertising disruption and confusion by revealing the burning question that, when asked, can provide direction to the industry and influence the work and careers of business professionals.

"We're honored to be speaking at the most prestigious event for advertisers and are using this platform to deliver a seminar that's unique to Cannes," Gilbreath said. "We've recruited panelists from leading businesses like AT&T, Kraft Foods, PepsiCo, Luxottica, IBM, Samsung, Levi's, and P&G to share how their companies are answering the burning question and shifting their approaches to marketing."

The discussion has been brewing online at www.burningquestion.com since mid-March, where business and marketing thought leaders around the world have shared their perspective on where the industry must shift. The seminar could spark significant advertising change, according to Stengel.

"The Burning Question will be the coolest - and most important - experience at Cannes this year, especially for clients," Stengel said. "It will accelerate a fundamental movement that is reframing our industry for the better."

Additionally, Bridge Worldwide sponsored a contest in search of fellow change agents to help spread the fire, and has selected Stan Phelps, Executive Vice President at Synergy Events, and Tyson Adams, Founder and Chief at liveGLOCAL, as the Top Marketing Revolutionists. Both receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Cannes, France and will join Gilbreath and Stengel at the Ad Festival. Visit: http://www.burningquestion.com/the-contest to view their burning questions and what they're doing to answer them. Submit your burning question via Twitter™ by using the hashtag #theburningquestion.

Meet the Panel

Esther Lee, SVP, Brand Marketing and Advertising at AT&T, and Lisa Mann, VP for Consumer Experiences at Kraft Foods, will offer their anecdotes on stage with Gilbreath and Stengel while other key industry leaders participate via video. These contributors include:

* Salman Amin, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, PepsiCo
* Indra Nooyi, Chairman, CEO, PepsiCo
* Fabio d'Angelantonio, Executive Vice President, Sun and Luxury Retail; Chief Marketing Officer, Luxottica
* John Kennedy, VP of Marketing, IBM
* Sue Shim, Chief Marketing Officer, Global Marketing Operation, Samsung Electronics
* Jaime Cohen Szulc, Senior Vice President; Chief Marketing Officer, Levi's Brand
* Marc Pritchard, Global Marketing & Brand Building Officer, P&G
* Mary Beth West, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Kraft Foods


At the festival, the session will conclude with beachside breakout conversations to determine what needs to happen next to spark change. Visit www.canneslions.com/festival/event_detail_page.cfm?event_id=39 for more information about the seminar. Follow live updates from Gilbreath and Stengel on Twitter during the festival using the hashtag #atcannes.

Access Full Media Kit: http://bit.ly/BurningQuestion

About the 57th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, June 20 to 26, 2010, Cannes, France

The Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival is the world's biggest celebration of creativity in communications. As the most prestigious international annual advertising awards, more than 22,500 entries from all over the world are showcased and judged at the festival. Winning companies receive the highly coveted Lion trophy, honoring the most creative film, film craft, print, outdoor, interactive, radio, design, sales promo and activation and integrated advertising, as well as the best media, direct marketing, PR, and Titanium ideas. The festival also is the only truly global meeting place for advertisers advertising and communication professionals. More than 6,000 delegates from 90 countries attend seven days of exhibitions and screenings, as well as more than 50 high-profile seminars, 30 workshops, and master classes presented by renowned worldwide industry leaders. As the networking and learning opportunity of the year, Cannes Lions is the must-attend event for anyone involved in brand communication. Visit www.canneslions.com for more information about the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival.

About Bridge Worldwide

Bridge Worldwide is a leading digital and relationship marketing agency based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a member of the WPP network, the world's largest communications services group. Serving clients with their Marketing with Meaning philosophy, Bridge Worldwide seeks to create lasting bonds between brands and consumers that lead to sustainable growth and profitability. Advertising Age ranks Bridge Worldwide among the Top 40 Digital Agencies in the country. In addition, Bridge Worldwide has been named one of the Best Small Companies to Work For in America for four consecutive years. The agency's client list includes several FORTUNE 500 companies, such as Procter & Gamble, Abbott Nutrition, ConAgra Foods, and Kroger. For more information, visit www.bridgeworldwide.com and follow company updates on Twitter: @BridgeWorldwide.

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Samsung Austin Semiconductor Begins $3.6B Expansion for Advanced Logic Chips Tweet

New Facility Expected to Generate 500 Permanent Jobs.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Samsung Austin Semiconductor LLC announced plans to expand the capacity of its 12-inch semiconductor fabrication plant in Austin with a $3.6 billion investment.

The decision to bring the additional capacity to Austin was based on the company's long-term business requirements.

The expanded fabrication plant, one of the largest in the United States, will produce advanced logic devices for Samsung's System LSI business. Currently the Austin plant produces a variety of NAND Flash memory chips. The production of those chips will continue.

The company will also hire an additional 500 employees as a result of the expansion.

"Forty-five nanometer and below advanced logic applications are in high demand and respective markets are expected to show substantial growth in the coming years. Together with the original advanced IC production capacity in Giheung, Korea, our rapid installment of substantial new capacity in Austin will allow our customers to meet the growing demand for their exciting next generation digital solutions," said Dr. Stephen Woo, executive vice president and general manager, System LSI, Samsung Electronics.

The investment in the Austin campus will build out the second phase of the company's 2.3-million-square-foot semiconductor complex. The first half of the building was started in 2006 and began production a year later.

The 12-inch facility was built in 2007. An older fabrication plant, which produced chips on 8-inch wafers, was closed in 2009 and refurbished for metal (copper) process for 12-inch fabrication.

The new facility, which is dedicated to front-end fabrication of advanced 45 nanometer logic process technology and beyond, is expected to be completed by the end of 2011.

"This investment, along with the creation of Samsung Austin Semiconductor's first research and development entity this spring, makes the Austin campus a true semiconductor complex and ensures Austin's premier status as a center for semiconductor research and manufacturing," said Dr. W. S. Han, president of Samsung Austin Semiconductor.

Equipment move-in and build-out of the clean room will begin almost immediately. "We expect that the facility will be operational by the second quarter of next year," he said.

In March, the company established Samsung Austin Semiconductor Research Center (SARC), which will concentrate on the design of Large Scale Integrated circuits, but is not part of the LSI manufacturing line. The center's director is Keith Hawkins, a veteran semiconductor researcher, who was senior director of design engineering-microelectronics at Sun Microsystems in Austin prior to joining Samsung.

SARC will employ about 50 researchers by the end of 2010.

Samsung started in Austin in 1996, when it began construction of its first plant. In total, Samsung has invested about $5.6 billion in the Austin location – by far the largest foreign investment in Texas and one of the largest single foreign investments in the United States.

The new investment will bring the total Samsung investment in Austin to more than $9 billion.

Employment at the Austin site is expected to grow from 1,000 employees to about 1,500 by 2011. The annual payroll in Austin will grow from its current $70 million to about $105 million.

Most of the new employees will be engineers and technicians, who will operate the highly automated equipment at the state-of-the-art plant.

Samsung, which already is the largest Austin Energy customer with an annual electrical utility bill of about $32.9 million, will substantially increase its electricity purchase by more than $45 million per year. Water and waste water purchases from the city will grow to almost $13 million per year.

Since 1996, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has paid about $120 million in local and state taxes.

In addition to the Samsung direct employees, almost 3,000 construction workers and equipment vendors will be at the plant to move in and set up the complex machinery that operates the semiconductor plant.

General contractor for the project is Samsung Texas Construction Inc.

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC

Samsung Austin Semiconductor (SAS), located in Austin, Texas, is owned by Samsung Electronics and is the company's only semiconductor manufacturing plant located outside Korea. The complex has one of the most advanced semiconductor plants in the United States where state-of-the-art NAND Flash memory chips are made.

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Bitrix Introduces TrafficJuggler(TM) Technology for Industry-Leading Performance of High-Load Websites Tweet

Independent Testing Confirms Bitrix(R) Site Manager's Capability to Provide Quality Service for up to 4 Million Unique Website Visitors Per Day With Modest Hardware Equipment.

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia -- Bitrix, Inc. (http://www.bitrixsoft.com), a technology trendsetter in web-based business communications, introduces TrafficJuggler( TM), a unique traffic balancing, caching and compression technology that allows for sustainable operation of extremely loaded websites running on the modest hardware. As confirmed by the independent testing Bitrix(R) Site Manager peak performance reaches 222 requests per second while maintaining acceptable level of service quality.

TrafficJuggler(TM) leverages advantages of the queuing theory, which is a prevailing technology for implementing high-performance and fault-tolerant processes in broadband and mobile networks. It considers a number of factors to engineer the best web requests handling model and provide quality service to website visitors. Indeed, the TrafficJuggler(TM) acts as an intelligent mediator between users and Bitrix Site Manager queuing incoming requests, feeding them for processing and then delivering the results to browsers.

Powered by original Bitrix caching, database interaction and compression (http://www.bitrixsoft.com/products/cms/features/compression.php) modes TrafficJuggler(TM) effectively solves bottlenecks with handling huge traffic amounts without performance regression, ensures industry-leading website response time and increase browsing speed. As a result it provides visitors high-quality website experience at lower cost: even a heavy traffic can be handled with the modest hardware equipment. At the same time low and mid-load websites will have an extra safety factor for traffic splashes and better resistance to DDoS-attacks.

Administrators can control website performance with built-in performance monitoring module ( http://www.bitrixsoft.com/products/cms/features/perfmon.php). The module gathers statistics from different sources, analyses, displays detailed report identifying bottlenecks and suggests real-time advisory for increase the performance.

The TrafficJuggler(TM) efficiency was confirmed by an independent testing performed by web experts at Ontico (http://www.ontico.ru) , specializing on development of high-performance web projects.

The test was based on a simple computer with Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E4500 2.20GHz, 2Gb RAM and 250Gb 7200rpm HDD. The test encountered Bitrix Site Manager peak performance at 19,187,712 requests per day and effective performance at 11,232,000 requests per day that provides acceptable response time (0,4sec) and fault-tolerance (0,04%).

"Our extensive experience in evaluating different content management systems allows to make a solid conclusion: Bitrix Site Manager is one of the most robust solutions in the market that delivers customers a great value in terms of functionality and performance," said Oleg Bounine, CEO of Ontico.

You can learn more about testing methodology and get the detailed performance testing report at http://www.bitrixsoft.com/company/blog/Alex_Reznor/1954.php.

About Bitrix, Inc.

Bitrix is a privately-owned company developing an advanced business communications platform to bridge SMBs with their customers (Internet), partners (Extranet) and employees (Intranet). Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Alexandria, VA, Bitrix now incorporates 70+ staff, 30,000+ customers and 4,000+ partners worldwide. The customer list includes Hyundai, Volkswagen, Panasonic, Gazprom, Xerox, PricewaterhouseCoopers, DPD, VTB, Samsung and Cosmopolitan. Localized into 13 languages, the company's products are distinguished for their pioneering technology, unique security features, extreme performance capacity and unmatched ease-of-use.

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Samsung Electronics Achieves First-Pass 32nm Silicon Success Using Synopsys Galaxy Implementation Platform Tweet

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, announced that Samsung Electronics' Foundry business (Samsung Foundry) has successfully taped out its first 32-nanometer (nm) system-on-chip (SoC) design using Synopsys' Galaxy™ Implementation Platform. Samsung Foundry selected the Galaxy Implementation Platform as one of its implementation solutions for its mobile application processor because the platform's seamless integration enabled them to meet timing while minimizing power consumption and adhering to the tighter design and manufacturing constraints imposed by a 32nm process. In addition, significant productivity benefits were achieved using In-Design Physical Verification. Staying within the cohesive design environment of the Galaxy platform saved time and enabled Samsung Foundry to tape out on schedule.

"Synopsys enabled us to successfully tape out at 32-nanometers on schedule and achieve first-pass silicon success," said Dr. KM Choi, vice president, Design Technology Team, System LSI, Samsung Electronics. "Using the Galaxy Implementation Platform allowed us to develop a scalable flow capable of fully addressing our design challenges. The effective integration of IC Compiler and IC Validator avoided many time-consuming iterations between physical implementation and verification. We have decided to deploy In-Design Physical Verification with IC Validator for all our future IC Compiler-based 32- and 45-nanometer designs."

In-Design technology provides a productivity boost over traditional flows by enabling physical verification during the physical design. The traditional approach of first implementing then verifying the design leads to many iterations between physical verification and implementation, which can result in significant schedule delays. Synopsys' integration of IC Validator within IC Compiler allowed Samsung Foundry to optimize metal fills that were timing-aware and of signoff quality. The new approach saved time by avoiding unnecessary data transfers and eliminating costly iterations while producing a clean, error-free layout.

Samsung Foundry deployed the Synopsys DC Ultra™ synthesis solution with topographical technology and the DesignWare® Library to accurately predict performance of the design during synthesis. The tight integration within the Galaxy platform reduced iterations between synthesis and layout. The IC Compiler MCMM capability was employed by Samsung Foundry to optimize across several scenarios while the Zroute technology within IC Compiler was used to generate DRC clean wires. Samsung Foundry used the PrimeTime® SI timing analysis solution together with accurate extraction from StarRC™ to analyze implications of on-chip variation and reduced wire spacing.

"The Galaxy Platform consistently demonstrates the ability to handle the most challenging designs," said Antun Domic, senior vice president and general manager of Synopsys' Implementation Group. "Synopsys leads the effort to enable semiconductor manufacturers to achieve success in production designs at each successive technology node, as shown by the results of our close interaction with Samsung Foundry. Our large investment in R&D and collaborative approach are enabling our customers to achieve first-pass silicon success in such advanced nodes as 32-nanometers. We look forward to continue our collaboration with Samsung Foundry to develop next-generation flows."

Galaxy Implementation Platform

The Galaxy Implementation Platform is a comprehensive solution for cell-based and custom IC implementation. Galaxy accepts design intent in industry standard formats and generates a production-ready IC design in GDSII format. Galaxy RTL and physical implementation concurrently balance design constraints by performing intelligent tradeoffs between speed, area, power, test and manufacturability. Galaxy signoff engines accurately model complex physical interactions to ensure signal and power integrity. Coherent algorithms for parasitic extraction and timing produce correlated results.

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is a world leader in electronic design automation (EDA), supplying the global electronics market with the software, intellectual property (IP) and services used in semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing. Synopsys' comprehensive, integrated portfolio of implementation, verification, IP, manufacturing and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) solutions helps address the key challenges designers and manufacturers face today, such as power and yield management, systems-to-silicon verification and time-to-results. These technology-leading solutions help give Synopsys customers a competitive edge in bringing the best products to market quickly while reducing costs and schedule risk. Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has more than 65 offices located throughout North America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India. Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com.

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