xG Technology Successfully Demonstrates High Quality Mobile Broadband Connection

xMax Cognitive Radio System Integrates Transparently with Off-The-Shelf Smartphones and Laptops

SARASOTA, Fla., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — xG Technology, the developer of a portfolio of wireless communications technologies, including cognitive radio networks, announced today the successful demonstration of the latest version of its next-generation xMax wireless broadband system. The xMax 2.0 system delivered wireless data at broadband speeds to a group of rural telco executives’ smartphones and laptops while they were traveling in a moving vehicle near xG’s Fort Lauderdale facilities. Users were able to seamlessly access the Internet through the xMax system without using a commercial cellular connection or using any capacity from their cellular data plans.

“Independent telecom operators need to have a cost-effective and high-performance wireless capability if they are to remain relevant to today’s consumers, who are demanding more mobile broadband connectivity and services in rural markets,” said Townes Tele-Communications, Inc. (“Townes”) Chief Executive Officer, Larry Townes, one of the executives present for the demonstration. “I was impressed by xG’s progress, as well as the capabilities xG was able to deliver to my smartphone without using any of my cellular minutes or data allotment. My managers like that xMax will allow them to deliver new services to their customers’ existing mobile devices.”

Townes recently completed xMax network trials in its Lewisville, Ark., market, as well as in one of its other rural markets in MacClenny, Fla. xG has also signed memoranda of understanding with additional independent telecommunications carriers to conduct deployment trials once sufficient quantities of the new generation of xMax equipment becomes available.

The xMax equipment demonstrated has application across a range of wireless markets since the system is able to deliver a broadband connection using free, unlicensed spectrum. The frequencies used in the demonstration were crowded and had significant interference; however, xG’s newly developed multi-antenna technology was able to deliver increased range and connection reliability even under these harsh conditions.

“These results have confirmed the performance predicted by the detailed propagation simulation models developed by xG’s engineering team,” said Scott Garlington, Engineering VP at xG. “We continue to make steady progress in the integration and commercialization of our IP portfolio and it is great to see that the system is living up to our high expectations.”

These new broadband data capabilities build upon xMax’s proven voice and messaging features, and will enable xG to offer a single fully integrated mobile solution capable of delivering everything over Internet Protocol (EoIP) to any IP-enabled end user device. Customer demonstrations for xMax cognitive radio systems are expected to accelerate throughout the remainder of the second and third quarters of 2012, with commercial availability of xMax expected in early 2013.

ABOUT xG TECHNOLOGY

xG Technology is a leading developer of innovative and disruptive communications technologies for wireless networks. Its patented intellectual property portfolio covers a broad range of applications, including smart wireless networks that can help address the looming global spectrum shortage. The Company is commercializing some of these technologies to create xMax, the world’s first carrier-class cognitive (i.e. smart) radio network. xMax’s standards-based IP architecture minimizes network deployment, management and operational costs while simplifying the delivery of fixed and mobile services. Using field-proven technology, xMax enables the delivery of mobile broadband services in both licensed and unlicensed bands. xMax enables carriers and other wireless network operators to utilize and monetize free unlicensed spectrum to deliver high quality voice and data services. Based in the U.S., xG has more than 60 U.S. and more than 130 international patents and pending patent applications. For more information, please visit www.xgtechnology.com.

Contacts

xG Technology, Inc.

www.xgtechnology.com

John Coleman, Chief Executive Officer, +1 212 651 4219

Roger Branton, Chief Financial Officer, +1 212 651 4219

James Woodyatt, Investor Relations, +1 954 572 0395

RayV Technologies Launches The Next Leap in Online Video: HD Streaming Without Buffering

Revolutionary technology that delivers Live TV and VOD content to any platform – PC, Mac, iOS, Android and Smart TV- in record time

TEL AVIV, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

RayV Technologies launched RayV Cloud TV – an innovative platform that revolutionizes the way users view Live TV and VOD content on their PCs, smartphones, tablets and connected TVs. RayV Cloud TV enables users to watch VOD content and live streaming at unprecedented quality (OTT – Over the Top) without buffering.

Key Features:

Streaming without buffering. The encoding technology enables the entire video content to be delivered without downloading. The user simply streams the chosen content, regardless of the connection speed.

Short loading between channels. Zapping between various content channels is as immediate as flipping through browser tabs.

Genuine social viewing. RayV Cloud TV synchronizes itself with Facebook and the movies’ and TV series’ database.

How does it work?
RayV’s platform receives an external feed (Live/VOD) and relays it to local servers; the signal is then shared by active users. Upon receiving the chosen content, every user passes on a small part of it to other users. Thus, anyone connected receives the entire video, eliminating buffering time.

This solution’s advantages are evident: there is no need to download files which increases computer security, reduces hard drive space and bandwidth overload.

By utilizing inactive users as ‘amplifiers’ (which contribute a small portion of their bandwidth without actually receiving the video), RayV‘s platform addresses the problem of the DSL networks limited uploading speed.

RayV Technologies markets its technology to communication service providers (e.g. telephony providers, mobile operators etc.), TV channels, content owners and others. RayV Cloud TV is an end-to-end solution which reduces infrastructure investment to a minimum and cable companies worldwide already use RayV’s services to offer their customers video content.

According to Shlomi Cohen, RayV’s CEO, “From PCs to smartphones, tablets and connected TVs, RayV is changing the viewing experience of millions of users worldwide. The current TV sector is attracting technological giants such as Apple and Google. RayV offers a trailblazing solution, protected by dozens of registered patents, which enables the delivery of Live and VoD streaming at unparalleled quality.

About RayV Technologies
RayV Technologies, an Israeli company founded in 2005, specializes in the delivery of high quality Live TV and VOD content to PCs and connected devices through the Cloud. The company employs 50 employees, most of which are world-class mathematicians and algorithm developers. The company has raised more than 40 million dollars in investment. The main investor is Ron Zuckerman, who is also the chairperson of the company’s board. Other investors include among others: Jim Manzi, Ofer Hi-Tech and SkyWalker Ventures.

Contact:
for RayV Technologies
Odelia Maya
972-77-3213100
972-50-2833860
odelia.maya@xtra-mile.co.il
www.xtra-mile.co.il

Envelope Tracking, MMPAs, CMOS PAs, Antenna Tuning, and MIMO to Transform Handset RF Design

Five disruptive technologies at the same time

CAMPBELL, Calif., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — A new report from Mobile Experts highlights three new technologies which will revolutionize the market for RF components in mobile devices.

“We have five disruptive trends at the same time: Envelope Tracking (ET), Multimode multiband power amplifiers (MMPA), CMOS PAs, Antenna Tuning, and MIMO,” explained Joe Madden, Principal Analyst at Mobile Experts. “Taken together, these changes will create a wholly new architecture for 2015 handsets, tablets, and PCs.

“The number of frequency bands and modes in a mobile handset is growing rapidly. Mobile device OEMs are faced with runaway cost, if they support all of the LTE frequency bands that are coming. Even with these new technologies, the RF content in a high-end smartphone will increase from $6 to $10 over five years.

“Mobile Experts investigated each technology individually, but we found that each disruptive technology is related to the others. CMOS amplifiers will use Envelope Tracking technology. Tuning elements will be used for impedance matching. MIMO will drive huge market growth for antennas and filters. We interviewed more than 50 companies to thoroughly investigate the interplay between all of these new trends.”

Handset RF Front Ends: MMPAs, ET, Tuning, FEMs, and MIMO includes 150 pages of analysis, with 138 charts and exhibits. The comprehensive analysis provides:

Handset RF Front Ends: MMPAs, ET, Tuning, FEMs, and MIMO includes 150 pages of analysis, with 138 charts and exhibits. The comprehensive analysis provides:

• Block Diagram examples for Worldphone, Smartphone, Feature Phone, Tablet, and PC RF Front Ends
• Cost analysis of RF Front Ends and business analysis of the reasons for migrating to new technologies

• A five-year RFFE forecast, including:

  • Antennas
  • Amplifiers
  • Filters and Duplexers
  • Switches
  • Front End Modules or FEMs (PADs, ASMs, TxMs, Filter/Switch Modules)
  • Antenna Tuning and Impedance Match Tuning
  • Multimode, Multiband PAs (MMPAs)
  • Envelope Tracking PAs (ET PAs)
  • CMOS PAs
  • Terminals including handsets, tablets, PCs, and M2M
  • RF Front Ends forecasts by frequency band and air interface standard

• Analysis of individual market segments, including:

  • Market Shares for each component area
  • Unit shipments forecasted for each component
  • Average Selling Price (ASP) forecasted for each component
  • Revenue forecasted for each component
  • RF Front Ends forecasted by frequency band
  • RF Front Ends forecasted by air interface standard
  • Forecasted combinations of technology (ET and MMPA, ET and FEM)

About Mobile Experts LLC:

Mobile Experts provides insightful market analysis for the mobile infrastructure and mobile handset markets. Research topics center on technology introduction for radio frequency (RF) and communications innovation. Recent publications focus on MIMO, Semiconductors for Small Cells, Backhaul for Small Cells, Semiconductors for Remote Radio Heads, AAS, and Macro Base Station Transceiver Forecast.

Contact:

Rachel Lorraine
Mobile Experts LLC
rachel.lorraine@mobile-experts.net
+1 (408) 540-7284
www.mobile-experts.net

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Sprint Debuts HTC EVO 4G LTE on May 18 for $199.99

HTC EVO 4G LTE is now available for pre-order at www.sprint.com/evo4glte

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

Sprint (NYSE:S – News), the only national wireless carrier offering truly unlimited data for all phones while on the Sprint network¹, and HTC, a global designer of smartphones, announce the Friday, May 18, availability of the next evolution of the award-winning HTC EVO™ family, HTC EVO™ 4G LTE.

It will cost $199.99 with a new line of service or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement (excludes taxes). Pre-order began May 7 at www.sprint.com/evo4glte.

“HTC EVO 4G LTE sets the benchmark for Android devices this year with its incredible 4.7-inch screen, advanced camera features and future HD voice capabilities when combined with the speed of Sprint’s upcoming 4G LTE network,” said Fared Adib, vice president-Product Development, Sprint. “Its cutting-edge technology pairs perfectly with Sprint’s unlimited data plans to let our customers enjoy their wireless experience without worrying about overage charges or throttling.”

HTC EVO 4G LTE is built on Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, integrated with HTC Sense™ 4. It focuses on exceptional improvements in camera technology, audio and voice quality on both the network and device.

HTC ImageSense™ brings improvements to every part of the amazing camera experience featuring a superfast autofocus to enable continuous shooting, the ability to capture still images while taking video, and increasing the quality of photos taken in adverse conditions such as low light, no light or with bright backlighting.

HTC EVO 4G LTE is Sprint’s first device with HTC’s Authentic Sound experience integrating Beats Audio™. The technology enables customers to hear music the way the artist intended with unique audio tuning that delivers thundering bass, soaring midrange and crisp highs. Beats Audio is enabled across the entire phone experience, including playing music stored on the device, streaming from a favorite service, watching a movie or YouTube™ video, or playing the latest hot game.

HTC EVO 4G LTE boasts brilliant features, including a vibrant 4.7-inch HD display, future HD voice capabilities², 2000mAh embedded battery and 8-megapixel rear-facing and 1.3-megapixel front-facing cameras. It is powered by the Snapdragon™ S4 processor by Qualcomm, delivering best-in-class performance and a power efficient platform for exceptionally long battery life. HTC EVO 4G LTE brings back the fan-favorite kickstand built into the smartphone’s refined, slim design.

“With the HTC EVO 4G LTE, we’re launching a true successor the original EVO, bringing a focus on innovation, design and industry-leading consumer experiences,” said Martin Fichter, vice president, product management, HTC America. “The millions of current and new EVO fans will appreciate our amazing camera that’s superfast, easy-to-use and takes video and photos at the same time as well as our enhanced audio experience that you need to hear to believe.”

Respected device critics are buzzing with excitement for HTC EVO 4G LTE. Here are a few of the praises that poured in when it was announced earlier this month:

• “The HTC EVO 4G LTE is a good looking phone and will make fans of Sprint’s EVO line very, very happy. It packs every spec anyone could possibly ask for: dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 8-megapixel camera, 4.7-inch HD display, and the latest Android 4.0 operating system, enhanced by Sense 4.0. Oh, let’s not forget the kickstand!” – Eric Zeman, Phonescoop
• “The original superphone has been reborn.” – Mark Spoonauer, Laptop Magazine
• “As for first impressions, I was shocked when I finally got to hold an EVO 4G LTE. In the presentation videos the phone looked thick and bulky. In person, it’s anything but. It is thin, deceptively lightweight and absolutely beautiful.” – Gary Krakow, TheStreet.com
• “Yesterday Sprint and HTC made a joint announcement, unveiling the brand new EVO 4G LTE. It’s an impressive device. Thin, light, fast, powerful, the whole package.” – Steve Kovach, Business Insider

HTC EVO 4G LTE customers can enjoy an unlimited data experience with Sprint Everything Data plans. Sprint’s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited Web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $79.99 per month for smartphones – a savings of $40 per month versus Verizon’s comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB Web, or $10 per month savings versus Verizon’s 450-minute plan with unlimited text and 2GB Web (excludes taxes and surcharges).

HTC EVO 4G LTE is one of the first devices available with Sprint Professional Grade, a new designation for select smartphones that deliver enhanced security, device management and Exchange Active Sync capabilities to business users. Click here to learn more about Sprint Professional Grade designation.

As part of the HTC EVO 4G LTE launch, Sprint will be giving customers a chance to share their LOVE on Facebook. To learn how you could enter for the chance to win UNLIMITED LOVE, make sure to visit Sprint’s Facebook page on May 18 for details.

Sprint recently announced Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio are expected to have 4G LTE and enhanced 3G service in mid-year. The anticipated launch of these large metropolitan areas demonstrates the continued commitment by Sprint to invest in its network through Network Vision. Sprint customers in these areas will soon enjoy ultra-fast data speeds and improved 3G voice quality. For the most up-to-date details on Sprint’s 4G LTE rollout, please visit www.sprint.com/4GLTE.

About Sprint Nextel

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 56 million customers at the end of the first quarter of 2012 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 3 in its 2011 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation’s greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

About HTC

Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC’s portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense™, a multilayered graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit www.htc.com.

Visit the Image Gallery in the Sprint Newsroom, www.sprint.com/newswroom, for more information and images.

Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Other products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

¹Everything Data Plan with no data overages or throttling.

²HD Voice Capability: Requires a call between two HD Voice capable handsets on an HD Voice capable Sprint network. Sprint plans on deploying HD Voice networks in the future as part of its Network Vision upgrades.

Blue Coat Introduces Free, Family-Safe Web Browser to Protect Children and Families on Android Phones and Tablets

K9 Web Protection Browser Provides Real-Time Protection Against Inappropriate Material, Malicious Threats and Phishing

SUNNYVALE, CA–(Marketwire -05/09/12)- Blue Coat Systems, Inc., the technology leader in Web security and WAN optimization solutions, today announced the availability of K9™ Web Protection Browser for Android, extending Blue Coat’s initiative to provide safe Internet access on mobile devices. The new app protects individuals and families from malicious threats — including phishing and malware — on mobile phones and tablets. Available free of charge from the Google Play market, the app also provides real-time filtering of content that is not appropriate for young children, including pornography, hate/violence, illegal drugs and gambling. With this app and the previously released K9 Web Protection Browser for Apple iOS app, Blue Coat is extending the same enterprise-class Web security that protects 85 percent of the FORTUNE Global 500 to mobile devices that comprise 67 percent of the smartphone market.

The adoption of mobile devices has skyrocketed over the last two years, giving users the ability to access the Internet from anywhere. Unlike home computers, that typically have a variety of security protections in place, mobile devices typically lack even basic protections against Web-based threats or inappropriate content.

This lack of protection is particularly concerning given the risky behavior in which mobile users engage and quickly growing use of mobile Internet devices by young children. According to the Blue Coat 2012 Web Security Report, for example, social networking is the second most popular activity on mobile devices and the fourth most popular entry point into malnets (malware networks), infrastructures embedded in the Internet that cybercriminals use to drive unsuspecting users to malware. Without the protection of a Web security solution, mobile users face greater exposure to malware that could steal personal information or co-opt their phone into a botnet.

As with Blue Coat’s K9 Web Protection software for PC and Mac computers and the K9 Web Protection Browser for iOS, the K9 Web Protection Browser for Android is backed by the company’s WebPulse™ collaborative defense, which provides users with proactive, “negative day” protection that blocks malware attacks before they launch. On a typical day, WebPulse blocks 3.3 million Web-based threats. Driven by Web requests from 75 million users worldwide, the WebPulse collaborative defense analyzes and categorizes new and evolving Web content in real time, giving parents the ability to immediately block new or previously undiscovered objectionable material. For example, on a typical day, WebPulse identifies over 180,000 pages of new or previously uncategorized pornography and adult content.

With this app, the K9 Web Protection Browser becomes the default browser, replacing other browsers that lack the content controls and Web security required to keep children and families safe online. The app is also fully integrated with K9 SafeSearch to remove all malicious or inappropriate links in search engine results, phony advertising or social networking, and prevents navigation to sites known to be used for phishing or to download malicious software. Like K9 Web Protection for PC and Mac computers and the K9 Web Protection Browser for iOS, the new Android app is provided at no cost to families and individuals as a community service.

“Mobile devices are quickly becoming a primary platform for Web access by nearly all age groups. The adoption of these mobile devices has moved faster than the security required to protect the users of those devices, creating a considerable challenge for parents that want to provide a consistently safe Web experience for their children,” said Steve Daheb, chief marketing officer and senior vice president of corporate and business development, Blue Coat Systems. “K9 Web Protection Browser for Android is the first solution to provide parents with protection they can rely on and also represents a significant step in our strategy to secure and manage Web access for any user in any location on any device.”

The K9 Web Protection Browser for Android is available as a free download from Google Play, the online application marketplace: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluecoat.k9.android. For more information, or for the PC or Mac versions of K9 Web Protection, please go to: http://www.k9webprotection.com/. The K9 Web Protection Browser for iOS is available for free from the Apple App Store.

About Blue Coat Systems

Blue Coat Systems is a leading provider of Web security and WAN optimization solutions. Blue Coat offers solutions that provide the visibility, acceleration and security required to optimize and secure the flow of information to any user, on any network, anywhere. This application intelligence enables enterprises to tightly align network investments with business requirements, speed decision making and secure business applications for long-term competitive advantage. Blue Coat also offers service provider solutions for managed security and WAN optimization, as well as carrier-grade caching solutions to save on bandwidth and enhance the end-user Web experience. Blue Coat is a Thoma Bravo company. For additional information, please visit www.bluecoat.com.

Blue Coat, WebPulse, K9 Web Protection and the Blue Coat logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Blue Coat Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.
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Blue Coat Systems
steve.schick@bluecoat.com
408-220-2076
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Merritt Group (for Blue Coat)
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617-529-6357