PANASONIC EXPANDS ITS POPULAR ZS-SERIES OF DIGITAL CAMERAS WITH NEW ADVANCED FEATURES AND CREATIVE SHOOTING OPTIONS PACKED IN A SLIM BODY

Panasonic LUMIX ZS20, the World’s Slimmest Digital Camera with a 20x Optical Zoom Lens*1, Also Features Full-HD Video Recording and Built-In GPS Capabilities

Secaucus, NJ (January, 31, 2012) – Panasonic today introduced the LUMIX DMC-ZS20, the newest member of the acclaimed LUMIX ZS-Series, and the world’s slimmest digital camera with a 20x optical zoom lens*1. With a powerful zoom, a 24mm ultra wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens and the ability to shoot full-High Defintion (HD), the new LUMIX ZS20 builds on the series’ success as an extremely versatile point-and-shoot model. With a newly-redesigned lens system, the LUMIX ZS20 features a new mechanical structure and optical system to further improve image quality and with Nano Surface Coating technology, the LUMIX ZS20 offers stunning image clarity with minimized ghosting and flare.

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PANASONIC INTRODUCES ENTRY-LEVEL RUGGED DIGITAL CAMERA THAT IS WATERPROOF, SHOCKPROOF AND DUSTPROOF

The Panasonic LUMIX TS20, With a Slim Profile, Also Shoots HD Video

SECAUCUS, NJ (January 31, 2012) – Panasonic today announced the Panasonic LUMIX TS20 digital camera, which features a rugged design allowing for it to be waterproof*1 to approximately 16 feet (5 meters), shockproof*2 to approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters), dustproof*1 and freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14ºF. The LUMIX TS20 (16.1-megapixel) features a flat and slim profile with a 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens and a 4x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 25-100mm). Even more, the LUMIX TS20’s zoom extends to 8x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function, made possible by Panasonic’s Intelligent Resolution technology.

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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TS4

PANASONIC’S NEW TOP-OF-THE-LINE RUGGED DIGITAL CAMERA FEATURES GPS*1 AND FULL-HD VIDEO RECORDING CAPABILITIES

The LUMIX TS4, the Optimal Outdoor Companion, Combines a GPS, Compass, Altimeter, Barometer with Waterproof*2, Shockproof*3 and Freezeproof Features, Allowing it to Excel in Photo and Video Capture Under Many Conditions

SECAUCUS, NJ (January 31, 2012) – Panasonic today announced the LUMIX DMC-TS4, the company’s top-of-the-line rugged digital camera with features such as a built-in GPS*1 system, compass, altimeter, barometer, plus outstanding toughness, including: waterproof*2 to approximately 40 feet (12 meters), shockproof*3 to approximately 6.6 feet (2 meters), freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14ºF, and dustproof*2. Beyond its rugged design, the LUMIX TS4 also excels in photo and video quality, offering the best of both worlds with a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with a 4.6x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 28-128mm), a 12.1-megapixel Hi-Speed CCD sensor and the advanced image processing LSI Venus Engine, and the ability to shoot 1,920 x 1,080 full-High Definition (HD) video in AVCHD and MP4 formats.

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McAfee and the Security & Defence Agenda (SDA), the leading independent Brussels-based think-tank specialist in security and defense issues, released the findings from their report, “Cyber-security: The Vexed Question of Global Rules,” the first and most extensive of its kind.

The report, written by the SDA and sponsored by McAfee, examines the current state of cyber-preparedness around the world, and is based on survey results from 80 policy-makers and cybersecurity experts in the government, business and academic sectors from 27 countries (including Canada).  The countries were ranked on their state of cyber-preparedness and Canada received 3.5 stars out of five, putting it in the company of Australia, Austria and Japan.

Some key findings include:

• 57 per cent of global experts believe that an arms race is taking place in cyber space.

• 43 per cent identified damage or disruption to critical infrastructure as the greatest single threat posed by cyber-attacks with wide economic consequences (up from 37 per cent in McAfee’s 2010 Critical Infrastructure Report).

• 45 per cent of respondents believe that cybersecurity is as important as border security.

• The state of cyber-readiness of Canada, the United States, Australia, UK, China and Germany all ranked behind smaller countries such as Israel, Sweden and Finland (23 countries ranked in report).

**Please see the infographics showing the rankings of 23 countries, including Canada at http://www.sawebdev.ca/mcafee/McAfee_Cyber_Defense_2012/.

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57% Believe a Cyber Arms Race is Currently Taking Place, Reveals McAfee-Sponsored Cyber Defense Report

Finland, Israel and Sweden Lead the Pack in First Global Report on Cyber Defense – Written by the Security Defence and Agenda (SDA), the Report Reveals Major Challenges in Cyber Readiness

Brussels, Washington DC – JANUARY 30, 2012 – McAfee and the Security and Defence Agenda (SDA) today revealed the findings from a report; Cyber-security: The Vexed Question of Global Rules that paints, for the first time, a global snapshot of current thinking about the cyber-threat and the measures that should be taken to defend against them, and assesses the way ahead. The SDA, the leading defense and security think-tank in Brussels, interviewed leading global security experts to ensure findings would offer usable recommendations and actions. The report was created to identify key debate areas and trends and to help governments and organizations understand how their cyber defense posture compares to those of other countries and organizations.

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Have you ever paid a bill from your smartphone or made an online purchase with your credit card? Smartphones and other mobile devices allow us to quickly and conveniently perform simple, everyday tasks with the click of a button. However, without proper device protection, users are pretty much leaving their wallets open to complete strangers and risking identity theft, fraud and viruses. PC security software gives users piece of mind, and if they’re engaging in the same types of online activities on their mobile devices, the same level of protection is needed.

Today, McAfee announced Mobile Security 2.0, the first mobile security app to combine antivirus, anti-theft, Web and app protection, and call/SMS filtering for protection against unwanted programs. It provides users with more controls to ensure they are protected from the myriad online threats that lurk on the Internet. The new security suite supports Google Android-based smartphones and tablets, as well as BlackBerry and Symbian smartphones. McAfee Mobile Security 2.0 costs $29.99 CAD for new subscribers, and existing McAfee Mobile Security subscribers can download the updated software for free.

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McAfee Mobile Security 2.0 Combines Powerful New Security Features for Smartphone and Tablet Users

First mobile security app to combine antivirus, anti-theft, Web and app protection, call/SMS filtering and protection from potentially unwanted programs

MARKHAM, Ontario, Jan. 30. 2012 -McAfee today announced the next generation of McAfee® Mobile Security software (http://home.mcafee.com/store/mobile-security), providing smartphone and tablet owners with more controls to preserve their privacy and protection against financial fraud, identity theft and viruses.

Available now, McAfee Mobile Security 2.0 supports Google Android-based smartphones and tablets, including those running on Intel® architecture as well as BlackBerry and Symbian smartphones. New features include McAfee App Alert™, which provides important information about what apps are doing with users’ personal information. Call and SMS filtering block unwanted numbers and spam texts. The app is also powered by the McAfee Global Threat Intelligence network, which constantly analyzes global threat data to identify and quickly block new threats with over-the-air app updates.

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ASTRODESIGN, Inc., Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. and Tamron Co., Ltd. join the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group

Olympus Imaging Corp. and Panasonic Corporation jointly announced the Micro Four Thirds System standard in 2008 and have since been working together to promote the standard. Now we are pleased to announce that three more companies have recently declared their support for the standard and will be introducing products compliant with the Micro Four Thirds System standard.

ASTRODESIGN, Inc., a developer of advanced imaging-related equipment, such as the 4K camera system, that incorporates the latest technology; Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd., one of the world’s leading manufacturers and developers of interchangeable lenses for digital and film SLR cameras; and Tamron Co., Ltd., an internationally renowned manufacturer of precision optics who has been providing powerful, high-quality lenses for a wide variety of fields for more than half a century. With the addition of exciting new products from these companies, the Micro Four Thirds lineup will become much more diverse, further increasing the potential of this advanced digital imaging system.

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Pentax Optio VS20

PENTAX Optio VS20

An all-purpose digital compact camera, featuring a high-power 20X optical zoom lens and extra shutter-release button, zoom lever and tripod socket for effortless vertical-position shooting

Mississauga, ON – January 25, 2012

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CANADA INC. is pleased to announce the introduction of the PENTAX Optio VS20 digital compact camera. In addition to an extra-powerful 20X optical zoom lens featuring broad focal-length coverage from wide angle to super-telephoto with a macro mode, this versatile model offers a second shutter-release button, zoom lens lever and tripod socket to facilitate vertical-position shooting.

Within its compact body, the Optio VS20 incorporates a full array of advanced functions and user-friendly features, including approximately 16.0 effective megapixels to produce sharp, high-resolution images, a powerful 20X optical zoom lens with a 1cm macro mode, sensor-shift PENTAX Shake Reduction image stabilization and an extra-large, easy-to-view 3.0-inch colour LCD monitor. The new Handheld Night Snap mode captures beautiful images with minimal blur and noise, even in poorly illuminated locations. The PENTAX Optio VS20 is a high-performance, all-purpose camera that can flawlessly respond to a greater range of subjects and scenes than most conventional models — from casual snapshots to travel pictures and sports photos.

The Optio VS20 will be available in Canada February 2012 in a choice of black or white.

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Fujifilm X-PRO1

The Fujifilm X-PRO1 has garnered seven awards at CES 2012:

• CNET “Best of CES 2012″ – Best Camera
• Popular Science “CES 2012 Product of the Future”
• Popular Mechanics “CES 2012 Editor’s Choice Award”
• Tom’s Guide “Best of CES 2012″
• Gizmodo “The Best New Camera”
• Computer Shopper “Best Digital Camera”
• Photography Blog “Best of CES 2012”

FUJIFILM X-PRO1 DIGITAL CAMERA WINS SEVEN AWARDS AT CES 2012

Mississauga, ON, January 24, 2012 – FUJIFILM Canada Inc. today announced that the new, revolutionary FUJIFILM X-Pro1 Digital Camera has won seven awards from the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas:

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