Canon U.S.A. Announces Five New Portable LCD Projectors

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 23, 2011 – Presentation professionals encompass a broad range of occupations, but common to all is a need for affordable, high-performance portable projectors offering such essential user benefits as high brightness, long lamp and filter life, and the convenience of auto set-up functions. Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, responds to this need with five new affordable multimedia LCD projectors. These new products include the LV-8225, Canon's latest WXGA-resolution widescreen 16:10 LCD model. Together with the new LV-7490, LV-7390, LV-7295 and LV-7290, all are targeted at value-conscious users, including educators, traveling salespeople and small-business entrepreneurs.
"Important to the presentation market are innovative features providing real end-user benefits in addition to competitive pricing," commented Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technology and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. "For educators and economy-minded users, the introduction of these new portable multimedia LCD projectors offers greater value than ever before with no compromise in picture quality."

Rescue Fund Donation to Those Suffered From Tohoku/Off-Pacific Coast

(Tamron Press Release - March 17, 2011) We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to those who suffered from loss of life and casualties among families and relatives by the Tohoku/Off-Pacific Coast Earthquake Disaster, and wish restoration and retrieval of a daily life at an earliest.

To express our support and sympathies to the people in the devastated area and to contribute to restoration of their living, Tamron has decided, along with our group companies, to donate a rescue fund through Japan Red Cross in the amount of 10 million yen, and through the local government of Aomori Prefecture in the amount of 5 million yen from the three plants in the area respectively. In addition, a chest box has been installed by our employees to collect token monies for those who suffered and suffering.

Casio Provides Additional Support for Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake

TOKYO, March 18, 2011 - Casio Computer Co., Ltd., again expresses its sincere condolences to the people of the Tohoku area of Japan in the wake of the major earthquake which struck last week.
In addition to the 10,000,000 yen previously announced, Casio has decided that it will donate additional funds to an aggregate total of 50,000,000 yen for relief efforts. It is the company’s hope that these rescue and relief activity funds will help those affected by the earthquake and contribute to the rapid reconstruction of devastated areas. The company will also donate a considerable number of Casio clocks for use in temporary shelters and other facilities while consulting with local task forces.
Donation amounts: 50,000,000 yen, contributions through a matching gifts program, and Casio clocksDonation recipients: Japan Platform, a specified nonprofit organization, the Japanese Red Cross Society, etc.
Everyone at Casio sincerely hopes for the rapid recovery of those areas struck by the earthquake.

Hoya: Japan Disaster Update

Support to Areas affected by the Tohoku Kanto Earthquakes 

We would like to express deepest sympathy to all the people affected by the Earthquake and tsunami that struck the northern region of Japan on March 11. We would like to express deepest sympathy to all the people affected by the Earthquake and tsunami that struck the northern region of Japan on March 11.

Hoya Corporation today announced that it will donate 100 million Japanese yen to assist relief and recovery efforts in communities affected by the disaster. Hoya Corporation today announced that it will donate 100 million Japanese yen to assist relief and recovery efforts in communities affected by the disaster.

In addition, Hoya is prepared to donate medical equipment such as a rigid video laryngoscope for intubation for use in disaster recovery efforts according to the areas' needs. In addition, Hoya is prepared to donate medical equipment such as a rigid video laryngoscope for intubation for use in disaster recovery efforts according to the areas' needs.

We are wishing for a restoration of the affected area as early as possible. We are wishing for a restoration of the affected area as early as possible.

Announcement on Impacts of   the Tohoku Kanto Earthquakes the Tohoku Kanto Earthquakes

A strong earthquake hit the northern part of Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011. The management of HOYA CORPORATION ("the Company"; Headquarters: Tokyo) expresses its heartfelt sympathy for our fellow citizens who have suffered from the Tohoku Kanto Earthquakes.
The Company announces the impacts of the earthquake on the HOYA Group's operations which are known as of today as follows. The Company announces the impacts of the earthquake on the HOYA Group's operations which are known as of today as follows.

Pentax Changes Release Date of the Optio S1

Below is the Google Translate translation of the press release appearing on the Japanese edition of the Pentax website announcing the change in release date for the Optio S1. This change is due the multiple disasters that have affected Japan. The original Japanese language release can be found here:
http://www.pentax.jp/japan/news/announce/20110323.html

Compact] [PENTAX Optio S1
Notice of Date Change
This time, HOYA Corporation PENTAX Imaging Systems Division, compact new products "PENTAX Optio S1" is now pleased to announce that we'll change the release date of April 1.
Customers and other reservations have already gotten to everyone who has multiplied officials inconvenience you, thank you look forward for your understanding. The release date will be changed as well as related accessories Orimashita No obligatio scheduled for release at the same time.
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PENTAX Optio S1 brand name on April 1, 2011 after the release date change (originally scheduled for March 26, 2011) earthquake caused by the reason for the change this time because of imports of goods and the delivery delay

Contact us about this, thank you to the following
[Contact Us] Pentax Customer Service Center TEL. 0570-001313

Please note: The information listed here is information on the release date. As I can see, they may have information changes without prior notice Please note.

Adobe Reports Record Revenue in Q1 Fiscal 2011

SAN JOSE, Calif. — March 22, 2011 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 4, 2011.
In the first quarter of fiscal 2011, Adobe achieved record revenue of $1.028 billion, compared to $858.7 million reported for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 and $1.008 billion reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010.  This represents 20 percent year-over-year revenue growth.  Adobe’s first quarter revenue target range was $1 billion to $1.05 billion.
“Our record results in Q1 represent our sixth consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth,” said Shantanu Narayen, president and CEO of Adobe.  “Adobe’s vision for transforming how the world is creating, measuring and delivering digital experiences is resonating with our customers, and our solutions are enabling us to target large addressable markets that are fueling our growth.”

Nikon: Information on the effects of earthquake northeastern Pacific Ocean (Part 2)

March 22, 2011

(Translated from Japanese by Google Translate) We are out of serious damage by the earthquake off the northeastern Pacific Ocean this time, and sincerely pray for the souls tell us that if those who passed away, everyone in the family and the affected people, our sincere Shiagemasu visit.

The Group has, immediately after the earthquake, the emergency task force launched by the President and General Manager, confirm the safety of employees, damage survey of production facilities, has promoted the restoration activities for the early resumption of production today below the current situation and future prospects will be announced.

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1. Confirm the safety of employees
Unfortunately, Natori, Miyagi Prefecture in the area, "Sendai Nikon" In addition to one death was confirmed employees, we have three unidentified employee safety.

2. Outlook Damage to production facilities
We are in the affected areas, Miyagi, Tochigi, Ibaraki Prefecture, a manufacturing company Works 7 (※), which always Orimashita to stop all operations, first, "Tochigi" on June 18 (Fri) We started the operation.。 Hard-hit, "Sendai Nikon" and "Nikon Miyagi" With regard to the end of the month, and each of 23 manufacturing companies Manufacturing leave tomorrow (Wednesday) is now expected to resume.

However, the impact of the situation and ensure procurement of parts scheduled power outage, will not achieve full capacity, enough to supply the needs of our customers products are also expected Enu situation. 。 As we ride out this idea with the utmost There are, thank you Customers are urged to look forward to your situation .

In addition, recovery support and business customers were affected in each business and Precision Instruments, support and much more for repairs to the affected people in the video business customers, we will doing everything.

3.Business Performance
The shedding of this disaster and, with regard to impact on the Group and business performance, diligently, and strive to understand, if it is determined that significant changes are expected to announce as soon as possible.

Manufacturing and production company location
•Plant Mito Nikon Corporation (Mito, Ibaraki)
• Sendai Nikon Corporation (Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture)
• Miyagi Nikon Corporation (town Zaou Katsuta-gun, Miyagi Prefecture)
• Nikon-Trimble Co., Zaou Works (Katsuta-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Zaou Town)
• Tochigi Nikon Corporation (Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture)
• Totigi Nikon Corporation (Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture)
• Kurobane Nikon Corporation (Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture)
•） Nasu Nikon Co., Ltd. (Osan Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture)
Nikon-Trimble Co., Ltd. ※ The equity method.
Nasu Nikon Co., Ltd. ※ The company is a subsidiary of Essilor, Nikon Corporation under the equity method.
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