Sunday, November 3, 2013

Transform or Die: Companies Must Continually Adapt to the Changing Global Economic Environment or Risk Failure, Says Ram Charan

SHANGHAI - Thursday, October 31st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Noted business advisor and author to speak to more than 450 senior global executives at Hay Group conference in November

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Seismic transformation of economic opportunity and geopolitical power from advanced countries in the North to countries of the South is taking place at breakneck speed. What is this context in which corporations of the future will thrive or decline?

In his plenary session speech to senior executives in November at the Hay Group International Conference in Shanghai, international business advisor and author, Ram Charan, will argue that even though these are challenging times, they are also rich in potential for those who can develop the right mindset. Charan says that the old rule book should be rewritten, and will set out the principles that will inform the new rule book.

“The world is going through such a huge transformation and so frequently that there is not room for the status quo,” says Charan. “You miss something by two or three years and your company could go under. You can be defensive or you can go on the offensive.”

Hay Group’s International Conference is being held on 27 and 28 November 2013 in Shanghai, China. The theme of this year’s conference is “Leading Transformation.” The programme for the conference includes a roster of high-profile speakers who will share inspirational and provocative stories of organisational transformation and why effective leaders have made transformation business as usual and not a one-off process.

“We know that business leaders will benefit from hearing these first-hand perspectives of leaders who have executed significant transformation in their organizations,” said Stephen Kaye, President and CEO of Hay Group.

In his book Global Tilt, Ram Charan says that countries in the South, that is, generally speaking, below the 31st parallel, are more and more able to write their own rules about engaging in the global economy. “When you have a country like China,” says Charan, “and they have three to four trillion dollars in reserves and they have the markets that the people in the North want to capture, then they have begun to set the rules.”

To schedule an interview with Ram Charan, contact Mitch Kent at mitch_kent@haygroup.com.

For more information about Hay Group’s International Conference, contact Mwamba Kasanda at mwamba_kasanda@haygroup.com.

About Ram Charan:

Ram Charan is a world-renowned business advisor, author and speaker who has spent the past 35 years working with many top companies, CEOs and boards of our time. In his work with companies, he is known for cutting through the complexity of running a business in today’s fast changing environment to uncover the core business problem. His real-world solutions, shared with millions through his books and articles in top business publications, have been praised for being practical, relevant and highly actionable – the kind of advice you can use on a Monday morning.

About Hay Group:

Hay Group is a global management consulting firm that works with leaders to transform strategy into reality. We develop talent, organize people to be more effective and motivate them to perform at their best. Our focus is on making change happen and helping people and organizations realize their potential. Visit www.haygroup.com or @haygroup.

About Hay Group’s International Conference:

Hay Group’s International Conference, to be held in Shanghai 27 and 28 November 2013 will explore the critical issue of organisational transformation, with particular emphasis on leaders and their ability to impact organisations, performance and people. The conference will also examine the issues surrounding transformation, including innovation, globalisation, culture and operational excellence.

Learn more at: http://www.thehaygroupconference.com/asia

Contacts

Hay Group

Media Contact:

Mitch Kent, 215-861-2315

mitch_kent@haygroup.com

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JOHNNIE WALKER® BLUE LABEL™ Limited Edition Collection Designed by Alfred Dunhill Launches with the Premiere of "Celebrating a Journey Shared"

Luxury film draws parallels to the inspiration behind the Collection by bringing to life a shared journey to achieve the extraordinary

LONDON - Thursday, October 31st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) JOHNNIE WALKER® BLUE LABEL™ and Alfred Dunhill launched the JOHNNIE WALKER® BLUE LABEL™ Limited Edition Collection designed by Alfred Dunhill in conjunction with the première of “Celebrating a Journey Shared”, a film which portrays a memorable journey of two exceptional men – John Walker and Alfred Dunhill – from the bustling city of London to the highlands of Scotland. The two iconic British luxury houses also unveiled CelebratingAJourneyShared.com, a digital concept space that showcases the great craft traditions of dedication, rich heritage and commitment to quality behind this exclusive range of collectors’ items.

Inspired by the pioneering spirit of our founders, John Walker and Alfred Dunhill, and the brands that honour their vision today, the film captures special moments on the journey from London to Scotland and is a modern reinterpretation of what might have transpired between the two gentlemen should they have met in their lifetime. The result leaves viewers room to imagine how both John Walker and Alfred Dunhill would have interacted with each other considering the similar beliefs and philosophies that they share.

Bringing to life the same spirit, “Celebrating a Journey Shared” takes two exceptional men, adventurer Jason Lewis and craftsman Chris Tipper, on a memorable journey from London to Scotland. The story draws parallels to the unique feelings of achievement and accomplishment that Jason Lewis and Chris Tipper, Johnnie Walker and Alfred Dunhill share. Springing from the great British craft traditions of dedication and commitment to quality, both pairs were true to their heritage but set their eyes distinctly on the future.

Jason Lewis circumnavigated the globe, after 13 years of dedication and sheer willpower, with the help of Chris Tipper, who hand-built the paddle boat named ‘Moksha’ which they travelled in. From Alfred Dunhill’s home in London, to JOHNNIE WALKER®’s Drummuir Castle in Scotland, the film showcases the remarkable collaboration between two pioneers in a shared journey to achieve the extraordinary, visually blending the heritage and modernity of these purveyors of British luxury.

Aimed at extending the experience of the partnership between JOHNNIE WALKER® BLUE LABEL™ and Alfred Dunhill, CelebratingAJourneyShared.com shines the spotlight on different aspects of the collaboration and the collection – from the heritage of both brands and their craftsmanship to travelling in style with dunhill and how to create the perfect serve.

“Created by two purveyors of British luxury, this limited edition Collection is built on both brands’ shared values and pioneering heritage of quality craftsmanship,” said James Thompson, Managing Director, GLOBAL RESERVE, DIAGEO. “This film, with cues of luxury and masculine sophistication is our visual expression of this partnership and this Collection.”

The JOHNNIE WALKER® BLUE LABEL™ Limited Edition Collection designed by Alfred Dunhill features a limited edition design bottle and a Collector’s Trunk. The packaging of the exclusive bottle is stunningly put together with its interior evoking the contours of a map while its exterior speaking directly to dunhill's positioning as the British men's luxury brand using their brand signifier, 'Chassis', in their leather goods.

The JOHNNIE WALKER® BLUE LABEL™ Limited Edition Collection designed by Alfred Dunhill will be available through exclusive retailers.

To view the “Celebrating a Journey Shared” film and to relive the journey of John Walker and Alfred Dunhill, please visit the official JOHNNIE WALKER® BLUE LABEL™ Limited Edition Collection by Alfred Dunhill microsite: www.CelebratingAJourneyShared.com.

ENDS

About JOHNNIE WALKER® BLUE LABEL™ Blended Scotch Whisky

JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL is one of the pinnacle offerings from JOHNNIE WALKER.

Only sublime, rare whiskies at the pinnacle of perfection are used in the blending of JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL, with only 1 in 10,000 casks containing whisky of sufficient character to deliver its remarkably smooth signature taste. Each is hand selected by the JOHNNIE WALKER Master Blender himself, part of an unbroken lineage of Master Blenders stretching back over 190 years - it is the ultimate expression of whisky making today and an remarkable achievement for the modern era.

Presented in individually numbered bottles, it is reminiscent of the 19th century style of whiskies. The Master Blender uses his decades of experience to select some of the rarest casks from the JOHNNIE WALKER reserves for their quality, character and flavour to create the powerful, complex, smooth character of BLUE LABEL. Using a relatively small number of whiskies requires incredible skill and exceptional liquids as each will play a significant contribution to the final result.

BLUE LABEL has a mellow, rounded nose, with a dry smokiness (a JOHNNIE WALKER signature flavour) mixing with raisin sweetness. It is best savoured with the palate cleansed and cooled by iced water. One sip reveals a velvety mouth-feel, then an explosion of flavour. At once you’ll discover hazelnuts, honey, rose petals, sherry and oranges. Subsequent sips reward you with more hidden secrets like kumquats, wispy aromatic smoke, sandalwood, tobacco, and dark chocolate.

About DIAGEO

Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, beer and wine. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, JεB, Windsor, Buchanan’s and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is a global company, with its products sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.

The JOHNNIE WALKER and BLUE LABEL words, the Striding Figure device and associated logos are trademarks © John Walker & Sons 2013.

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Contacts

For further press information please contact:

DIAGEO RESERVE

ANDRE CHONG, +65 876 4446

Head of Communications

andre.chong@diageo.com



EDELMAN SINGAPORE

CINDY LIM, +65 6347 2321

Manager

Cindy.lim@edelman.com







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Quintiles President & COO John Ratliff to Leave Company at End of 2013

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C - Thursday, October 31st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Quintiles today announced that John Ratliff has resigned his position as president and chief operating officer (COO) effective December 31, 2013. He has also resigned his role as a member of the Quintiles Transnational Holdings Inc. board of directors.

“On behalf of our board of directors, senior Quintiles management team and our employees around the world, I would like to thank John Ratliff for his leadership and tireless dedication to Quintiles over the past nine years,” said CEO Tom Pike. “Quintiles is known for its strong management team, and I’m confident that these executives will ensure a smooth transition for our customers, employees and the patients we ultimately serve. John helped to grow this team as Quintiles has grown. We wish him well in his future endeavors.”

Ratliff joined Quintiles as chief financial officer in 2004, shortly after the company began its transition from public to private ownership in 2003. In 2006, he was named chief operating officer and was appointed to Quintiles’ board.

“Quintiles is a special company where I have had a tremendous experience, both professionally and personally for almost a decade,” Ratliff said. “The difference this company has made in people’s lives is truly amazing, and I am extremely proud to have played a part in it. I love Quintiles and wish the best of luck to the entire organization,” Ratliff concluded.

About Quintiles

Quintiles (NYSE: Q) is the world’s largest provider of biopharmaceutical development and commercial outsourcing services with a network of more than 28,000 employees conducting business in approximately 100 countries. We have helped develop or commercialize all of the top-50 best-selling drugs on the market. Quintiles applies the breadth and depth of our service offerings along with extensive therapeutic, scientific and analytics expertise to help our customers navigate an increasingly complex healthcare environment as they seek to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of better healthcare outcomes. To learn more about Quintiles, please visit www.quintiles.com.

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Contacts
Quintiles
Phil Bridges, + 1-919-998-1653
Media Relations
phil.bridges@quintiles.com
Mobile: +1-919-457-6347



Karl Deonanan, +1-919-998-2789
Investor Relations
InvestorRelations@quintiles.com







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Saturday, November 2, 2013

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Calls for Collaboration and New Funding to Accelerate Access to Education

Educate A Child Projects Reach 2 Million Children In First Year

DOHA, Qatar - Wednesday, October 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Educate A Child (EAC) and its partners are on track to bring more than two million out of school children into education programmes a year on from its launch, and plan to reach ten million by the end of the 2015 school year.  EAC is a program of Education Above All (EAA).

The milestone achievement and target were revealed before a group of international education stakeholders at a plenary session at the World Innovation Summit for Education attended by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson and Founder of EAA.

Reflecting the need for multi-sectoral collaboration to achieve the goal of ensuring access to a quality education for all, the plenary featured leading stakeholders in education, including: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser; UN Special Envoy for Education, Gordon Brown; Director General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova; Executive Director of UNICEF, Tony Lake; UNHCR High Commissioner for Refugees, António Guterres; Commissioner-General of UNRWA, Mr Filippo Grandi; and German State Secretary of the Federal Ministry for Economic Corporation and Development, Hans-Jürgen Beerfeltz.

Commenting on this multi-sectoral approach, Her Highness said:

“By bringing the expertise of different partners, we are changing the ecosystem around education and making it sustainable. For instance, in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, we are working with organisations that will contribute to the health, employment and energy issues of the camp.”

UNHCR High Commissioner for Refugees, António Guterres responded: “This cultural shift is one of the most important contributions of EAC. In emergencies, education is as urgent as other life-saving interventions, such as providing food, shelter and vaccination. We can no longer deal only with issues, we need to deal with people. A comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach to needs and rights with education at centre is vital.”

Launched in 2012 with the aim of significantly reducing the estimated 57 million children worldwide who are denied their fundamental right to education, EAC projects reach countries that account for nearly 70 percent of all out of school children. Its focus is replicating and scaling-up successful quality programmes, promoting innovative approaches and encouraging collaboration, to ensure the best outcomes for children and their communities.

The financing gap for education in low-income countries amounts to $26 billion per year according to 2011 OECD figures. To address this, EAA is developing a global resource mobilisation model.

Commenting on the need for increased resources for education, Her Highness said: “We need to tap into new sources of funding, from philanthropists to governments. We need all sectors to understand the importance of education, not only as a human right, but as an economic imperative.

One additional year of schooling increases a child’s potential future earnings by up to 10 percent. So investing in education is an investment in the greatest resources-human resources.”

Filippo Grandi of UNRWA announced the signing of an agreement with Education Above All to provide emergency education to 67,000 Palestinian refugee children affected by the conflict in Syria.  Hans-Jürgen Beerfeltz, representing Germany’s donor agency, also announced a strategic partnership with EAA.

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross announced a commitment to support education and children under threat in conflict zones by helping to rebuild schools, providing psychosocial treatment for children and providing space for families and children so that even in the most difficult circumstances they can continue their education.

For more information, visit www.educateachild.org.qa

Contacts

Education Above All

Lubna Al-Attiah +974-5563-8868

lalattiah@hho.gov.qa





Thursday, October 31, 2013

Toshiba Starts Sample Shipments of New Microcontrollers for Motor Control Applications Including MFPs and Printers

ME NewsWire / Business Wire

TOKYO - Wednesday, October 30th 2013

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has launched a new series of ARM Cortex™-M4F-core-based TX04 series microcontrollers, “TMPM462F15FG”, “TMPM462F10FG”, “TMPM461F15FG” and “TMPM461F10FG”, for motor control applications in equipment such as multifunction printers (MFP) and printers. Sample shipments will start in November this year, with mass production scheduled to start in spring 2014.

The development of highly sophisticated motor control applications for equipment such as MFPs and printers requires much more software code, and that in turn creates a requirement for microcontrollers with large-capacity memory, multiple communication channels, and interfaces with high-resolution sensors.

The new microcontrollers integrate a maximum of 1.5Mbyte flash ROM, 193Kbyte SRAM, 20 serial interface channels, and a 20-channel high-resolution 12-bit A/D converter. This secures motor control with a single microcontroller, without any need for external memory and I/O expander ICs, lowering materials requirements and costs. Integration of a large-capacity memory increases data transfer rates, improving processing performance.

The product line-up offers different memory sizes and pin counts, allowing selection to meet system requirements.

To view the main specifications kindly click here

About Toshiba

Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 590 consolidated companies, with 206,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm

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To view the full release including the table, please click here

Contacts

Media Inquiries:

Toshiba Corporation

Semiconductor & Storage Products Company

Takashi Mochizuki, +81-3-3457-4963

semicon-NR-mailbox@ml.toshiba.co.jp









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ZTE Celebrates Success of Its Blade Series and Reveals the ZTE Blade Q Range

ME Newswire / Business Wire

SHENZHEN, China - Wednesday, October 30th 2013

    ZTE unveils the ZTE Blade Q range including the ZTE Blade Q Mini, ZTE Blade Q and ZTE Blade Q Maxi
    The Blade series has been one of most popular smartphone series with millions of devices sold globally
    ZTE Blade III, ZTE Blade III Pro, ZTE Blade V and ZTE Blade G now on sale in 23 countries across Europe

ZTE today reveals the ZTE Blade Q range following the success of its previous Blade products in Europe. The ZTE Blade Q range will join one of the most popular series of smartphones in Europe, with the ZTE Blade III, ZTE Blade III Pro, ZTE Blade V and ZTE Blade G already available in 23 countries in the region.

Mr. AO Wen, General Manager of ZTE Handset European Operation Office, said, “At ZTE we believe that smartphone technology should be accessible for everyone. The popularity of the Blade series across Europe proves that there is real consumer appetite for high performance smartphones at a great price. The features available across the Blade handsets redefine ‘value for money’ in the smartphone market, and we’re confident that the ZTE Blade Q range will continue to grow ZTE’s position in Europe.”

With such a positive response from customers across Europe for the Blade series, the ZTE Blade Q range has been designed with their wishes at the heart. To answer consumer desire for both larger and smaller devices, the ZTE Blade Q range will be the first of the Blade handsets available in three formats; the ZTE Blade Q Mini which offers a compact and efficient device with a 4” screen; the ZTE Blade Q which offers superb design with a 4.5” screen and the ZTE Blade Q Maxi which features a large and bright 5” screen. All screens feature IPS screen technology that prevents screen picture distortion and allows 178º viewing.

ZTE has designed the Blade series to offer more power for its price than competitors and the ZTE Blade Q will be no exception. The ZTE Blade Q range is defined not only by great design but by powerful performance with all devices featuring a dual-core 1.3 GHz processor, 1GB RAM and 21 MB/s HSPA+ connectivity to provide a seamless and effortless experience for browsing the internet, downloading music and apps, streaming videos and music, playing online games and much more.

Like popular predecessors in the Blade series, including the ZTE Blade III, ZTE Blade V and ZTE Blade G, the ZTE Blade Q range boast a 5 MP camera with auto-focus and flash, and a panoramic shooting mode to capture the perfect picture. The ZTE Q range is ready to go straight out of the box, with an array of must-have Google services, popular cloud services like Evernote and Dropbox and a top office suite pre-installed.


Key specifications of the ZTE Blade Q series

ZTE Blade Q Mini specifications:

Operating system:
         

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Size:
         

125.5x63.9x8.9mm

Display:
         

4’ WVGA (480x800Pixel)

Camera:
         

5 megapixel camera with AF/ Flash

Network:
         

GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
           

UMTS 900/2100 MHz

Battery:
         

1500 mAh

Processor:
         

1.3 GHz dual core MTK processor

Memory:
         

1GB RAM, 4GB ROM intern memory

Other:
         

GPS, WiFi 802.11 abgn, Bluetooth 4.0
           

Mobile Hotspot, HD voice, dual microphone for noise reduction, FM radio


ZTE Blade Q specifications:

Operating system:
         

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Size and weight:
         

135x67x9.5mm

Display:
         

4.5’ FWVGA (480x854Pixel)

Camera:
         

5 megapixel camera with AF/ Flash
           

0.3 megapixel front camera

Network:
         

GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
           

UMTS 900/2100 MHz

Battery:
         

1800 mAh Lithium-Ion battery

Processor:
         

1.3 GHz dual core MTK processor

Memory:
         

1GB RAM, 4GB ROM intern memory

Other:
         

GPS, WiFi 802.11 abgn, Bluetooth 4.0
           

Mobile Hotspot, HD voice, dual microphone for noise reduction, FM radio


ZTE Blade Q Maxi specifications:

Operating system:
         

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Size and weight:
         

143x72x9.1mm

Display:
         

5’ FWVGA (480x854Pixel)

Camera:
         

5 megapixel camera with AF/ Flash
           

0.3 megapixel front camera

Network:
         

GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
           

UMTS 900/2100 MHz

Battery:
         

2000 mAh

Processor:
         

1.3 GHz dual core MTK processor

Memory:
         

1GB RAM, 4GB ROM intern memory

Other:
         

GPS, WiFi 802.11 abgn, Bluetooth 4.0
           

Mobile Hotspot, HD voice, dual microphone for noise reduction, FM radio
           

About ZTE Mobile Devices

ZTE Mobile Devices is a division of ZTE Corporation, a global telecommunications equipment, networks and mobile devices company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. ZTE is a publicly traded company listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges.

ZTE is one of the Top 5 mobile handset and smartphone manufacturers in the world, according to global industry analyst IDC. The company produces a complete range of mobile devices, including mobile phones, tablets, mobile broadband modems and hotspots and family desktop integration terminals.

A global leader, ZTE has partnerships with more than 230 major carriers and distributors in over 160 countries and regions around the globe. It also has strategic partnerships with 47 of the world’s top 50 carriers. In 2012, ZTE applied for more international patents than any other company in the world.

For more information, please visit: www.ztedevices.com.

Contacts

ZTE Europe

Sheila Wang, +44 20 3428 2014

sheila.wang@zte.com.cn



Hotwire PR for ZTE

Josh Wheeler, +44 (0) 207 608 4689

zteeuhub@hotwirepr.com







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Lenovo Names Ashton Kutcher Its Newest Product Engineer

LOS ANGELES - Wednesday, October 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Multimode computing leader Lenovo (SEHK:0992) (Pink Sheets:LNVGY) today announced a new partnership with Ashton Kutcher at the livestream launch event of the new Yoga Tablet, held at the Youtube Space LA. In his new role as a Lenovo product engineer, Kutcher will work with the company’s engineering teams around the world to develop and market the Yoga line of tablets by providing input and decision-making into design, specifications, software and usage scenarios.

“This partnership with Lenovo brings together my love of technology and design that makes your life better. I can’t wait to dig in and help Lenovo develop future mobile computing products, starting with the Yoga Tablet,” said Ashton Kutcher. “Lenovo is all about innovation and strong leadership. Entrepreneurship is part of their DNA, and I couldn’t ask for a better fit.”

Kutcher currently stars in the CBS comedy, Two and a Half Men, which airs worldwide. He has also gained significant recognition for his technology investments over the past several years and is a co-founder of A-Grade Investments, which has provided venture capital and collaboration for multiple tech companies including Airbnb, Fab, Foursquare, Spotify, Path and Uber.

“Ashton Kutcher’s authentic, creative appetite for technology and keen consumer insight combined with our innovation engine make this a very natural and powerful partnership,” said David Roman, chief marketing officer, Lenovo. “This partnership goes beyond traditional bounds by deeply integrating him into our organization as a product engineer as we look at developing the next wave of products. As we continue to push into new PC Plus product areas and lead in multimode computing, Ashton will help us break new ground by challenging assumptions, bringing new perspective and contributing his technical expertise to Yoga Tablet and other devices.”

The new multimode Yoga Tablet gives people a better way to get the most out of their tablet experience with up to 18 hours of battery life1 and with its three unique modes: hold, tilt and stand. Recognizing that one size doesn’t fit all, Lenovo created the three modes to solve the common challenges that tablet users face. The Yoga Tablet’s cylindrical handle breaks the mold on “sea of sameness” tablet design, allowing users to more easily hold the tablet to read and browse the Internet, deploy the stand to sit it upright on a surface to watch movies and tilt the tablet down on a surface for a better viewing angle for touchscreen typing and reading.

Financial terms of the multi-year partnership are not being disclosed.

For the latest Lenovo news, subscribe to Lenovo RSS feeds or follow Lenovo on Twitter and Facebook. Also follow news about the Yoga Tablet at #betterway. The press kit is available at: http://news.lenovo.com/betterway.

About Lenovo

Lenovo (SEHK:0992) (Pink Sheets:LNVGY) is a US$34 billion personal technology company – the largest PC maker worldwide and an emerging PC Plus leader – serving customers in more than 160 countries. Dedicated to exceptionally engineered PCs and mobile internet devices, Lenovo’s business is built on product innovation, a highly-efficient global supply chain and strong strategic execution. Formed by Lenovo Group’s acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the Company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services. Its product lines include legendary Think-branded commercial PCs and Idea-branded consumer PCs, as well as servers, workstations, and a family of mobile internet devices, including tablets and smart phones. Lenovo, a global Fortune 500 company, has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information see www.lenovo.com.

About Ashton Kutcher

Ashton Kutcher is an actor, entrepreneur, tech investor, producer and philanthropist. Kutcher can currently be seen weekly on the CBS comedy, Two and a Half Men. In 2011, Kutcher co-created a venture fund, A-Grade Investments, with Ron Burkle and Guy Oseary. To date, A-Grade has invested in multiple tech companies including Airbnb, Flipboard, Foursquare, Path, Quora, Shazam, SoundCloud, Spotify, The Fancy, and Uber. As a philanthropist, Kutcher co-created Thorn: Digital Defenders of Children (www.wearethorn.org). Thorn invests in, builds and deploys the latest technology as part of the ongoing fight to end child sexual exploitation. In 2010, Kutcher was named one of Time Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential People. In that same year, his company, Katalyst, was named one of the year's Top 50 Most Inspiring Innovators by Ad Age and one of Fast Company Magazine’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies. In 2011, Vanity Fair named Kutcher to their 2011 New Establishment List, which identifies the top 50 of an innovative new breed of buccaneering visionaries, engineering prodigies and entrepreneurs.

1Actual battery life may vary based on many factors including screen brightness, active applications, features, power management settings, battery age and conditioning, and other customer preferences. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: two hours of video playback plus two hours of mp3 audio playback in Stand-by Mode plus two hours of Internet browsing using Wi-Fi in Tilt Mode plus twelve hours of reading in Hold Mode.

Contacts
Global Communications, Lenovo
Kristy Fair, 919-257-6329
krisfair@lenovo.com









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