Companies news of 2007-06-05 (page 3)
Varian Medical Systems Wins Computerworld 21st Century Achievement AwardAward Pays Tribute...
EDA Leaders Team With MIPS Technologies to Support New High-performance MIPS32(R) 74K(TM)...
PG, ICOP and ARW Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
Micrel Announces New 2.5 Gbps GPON ONU Transceiver Solution
Verizon Business Teams with GXS to Deliver Global On-Demand Supply Chain Management...
Level 3 President and COO Kevin O'Hara to Speak at the Bear Stearns 18th Annual...
Merge Healthcare Announces New Contracts for Recently Released Fusion RIS/PACS MX(TM)...
SIVOO Announces Content Distribution Agreement with AzureusSIVOO-Branded Channel on Vuze...
Micrel Announces New 2.5 Gbps GPON ONU Transceiver Solution
Streamline Health(R) and HERAE Announce Strategic Partnership to Offer Revenue Cycle...
Concur Technologies to Present at the Bank of America 2007 Software/IT Services Mini...
Salesforce.com and Google Form Strategic Global AllianceTwo industry leading platforms...
Micrel annonce un nouvel émetteur-récepteur ONU GPON de 2,5 Gbps
Integrated Electrical Services Announces Return Of Collateral From Surety Provider
Romtelecom Selects Amdocs Partner Manager 7 and Systems Integration ServicesAmdocs to help...
Digital Music Group Announces New TV and Video Content AcquisitionsUltraman, Classic...
NetEase.com Appoints New Independent Non-Executive Board Member Alice Cheng
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Gemalto Announces Planned Ending of Registration of its Shares Under US Securities Laws
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Danone Improves Manufacturing and Supply Chain Performance with ILOG Plant...
Marvell-Based Consumer Electronics Devices Now Feature Seamless Integration with...
Kolorific Licenses MIPS32(R) 24KEc(TM) Core for Next-Generation iDTV ApplicationsFirst...
Marvell Announces Industry's Lowest Power Quad-Port Gigabit Ethernet PHY for...
Autodesk Files Fiscal 2007 Financial Statements
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Marvell-Based Consumer Electronics Devices Now Feature Seamless Integration with...
Marvell Announces Industry's Lowest Power Quad-Port Gigabit Ethernet PHY for...
Varian Medical Systems Wins Computerworld 21st Century Achievement AwardAward Pays Tribute to Individuals and Organizations That Use Information Technology to Benefit Society
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On Monday, June 4, Varian Medical Systems , the world's leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer, received top honors -- a 2007 21st Century Achievement Award -- in the 2007 Computerworld Honors Program, which recognizes individuals and organizations that use information technology to benefit society. At the 19th Annual Laureates Medal Ceremony & Gala Awards Evening held last night at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., Varian was first honored as one of 50 finalists whose case studies were selected by program judges to be outstanding innovations within the information technology field. Varian then went on to receive the coveted 21st Century Achievement Award, becoming one of ten organizations selected by the program judges as first among their peers.
"We are deeply honored to be recognized by Computerworld," said Dow Wilson, president of Varian's Oncology Systems business. "We often say that Varian Medical Systems focuses energy on saving lives, and we have been building radiation oncology treatment machines for nearly 50 years. However, we have been able to make revolutionary advances in cancer treatment as a result of developing expertise in information technology. Being chosen to receive a 2007 Computerworld 21st Century Achievement Award is a huge affirmation of our efforts in this area."
Varian was honored for its technology for planning and delivering an advanced form of radiation therapy called SmartBeam(TM) IMRT (intensity- modulated radiation therapy), which has improved the success and safety of radiation oncology and expanded its use to the treatment of tumors that might have been difficult or impossible to treat. IMRT enables doctors to eradicate cancerous tumors more effectively with minimal side effects. It is used to treat many forms of cancer, including tumors of the brain, breast, gynecological organs, head and neck, lung, and prostate. Varian's software helps treatment centers manage and use the mountains of data and images required for delivering these sophisticated treatments.
Varian was nominated for this honor by Borland Software Corporation, a company that provides Varian with software that automates some of the crucial quality testing processes that Varian's software must undergo before it can be released to customers. Borland has helped Varian ensure that each new version of its ARIA(TM) Oncology Information System meets the highest quality standards.
The Computerworld Honors Program is dedicated to a singular and ongoing mission: "A Search for New Heroes." This search annually identifies and records the accomplishments of the men and women, organizations and institutions that are creating the global best practices in leading the world's ongoing IT revolution. Each year, members of the Chairmen's Committee, a group of 100 Chairman/CEOs of global technology companies, nominate individuals and organizations whose visionary applications of information technology promote positive social and economic progress. For almost two decades, Computerworld Honors has acknowledged those individuals and organizations that have used information technology to benefit society.
"Each Laureate selected for this honor understands the importance of using one's resources and technical prowess to benefit one's fellow man," said Bob Carrigan, Chairman of the Computerworld Honors Program Chairmen's Committee and President, IDG Communications.
About Varian Medical Systems
Varian Medical Systems, Inc., of Palo Alto, California, is the world's leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, proton therapy, and brachytherapy. The company supplies informatics software for managing comprehensive cancer clinics, radiotherapy centers and medical oncology practices. Varian is a premier supplier of tubes and digital detectors for X- ray imaging in medical, scientific, and industrial applications and also supplies X-ray imaging products for cargo screening and industrial inspection. Varian Medical Systems employs approximately 3,900 people who are located at manufacturing sites in North America and Europe and in its 56 sales and support offices around the world. For more information, visit http://www.varian.com/
About Computerworld
Computerworld is the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's award-winning weekly publication, Computerworld.com Web site (http://www.computerworld.com/), focused conference series and custom research form the hub of the world's largest (40+ edition) global IT media network. In the past five years alone, Computerworld has won more than 100 awards, including Folio Magazine's 2006 Gold EDDIE Award for the best technology/computing magazine, the 2004 and 2006 Magazine of the Year Award, and 2006 Best Overall Web Publication from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE). Computerworld leads the industry with a print audience of 1,252,000 readers each week (IntelliQuest CIMS Spring 2006) and an online audience of over 2 million unique monthly visitors (Omniture).
Computerworld is a business unit of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading technology media, research and events company. A privately held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers, including CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites, with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide, including Storage Networking World(R), Premier 100(R), LinuxWorld Conference & Expo(R), Macworld Conference & Expo, DEMO(R) and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com/.
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Meryl Ginsberg, 650-424-6444
meryl.ginsberg@varian.com
Varian Medical Systems
CONTACT: Meryl Ginsberg, +1-650-424-6444, meryl.ginsberg@varian.com, of Varian Medical Systems
Web site: http://www.varian.com/ http://www.idg.com/
EDA Leaders Team With MIPS Technologies to Support New High-performance MIPS32(R) 74K(TM) Core FamilyCadence, Magma, Mentor and Synopsys First to Announce Development of Design Flows for Next-Generation 74K Cores
SAN DIEGO, Design Automation Conference, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MIPS Technologies, Inc., , a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital consumer and business applications, today announced that EDA industry leaders Cadence Design Systems, Magma Design Automation, Mentor Graphics and Synopsys, Inc. will team with the company to provide EDA software and tools support for its new high-performance MIPS32(R) 74K(TM) core family. Last month, MIPS Technologies announced its next-generation 32-bit processor family-the industry's first fully synthesizable processors to surpass 1 GHz operating frequencies in TSMC 65nm process technology.
Based on a revolutionary embedded microarchitecture, the MIPS-Verified(TM) 74K core family delivers industry-leading performance with enhanced DSP capabilities-and is well suited for applications requiring increased processing power-including HD DVD, H.264, 802.11n, WiMAX and Blu-ray(TM) Disc. Unlike existing solutions that require the use of premium physical IP or costly structured logic and semi-custom design flows to achieve superior performance levels, the 74K core family is designed to work with generic standard cells, memories and back-end EDA design flows. This ensures a cost- effective implementation and a fast time-to-market. EDA solutions providers, including Cadence, Magma, Mentor and Synopsys, offer a complete suite of back- end design tools that allows SoC developers to rapidly implement physical designs and validate the correctness of each implementation.
"This is great news for our customers. Not only does our go-to-market strategy for the 74K core continue to include MIPS' robust ecosystem of standard tools, software and hardware, but our customers can be assured of rapid, reliable and first-rate industry support for their SoC design initiatives," said Jack Browne, vice president of marketing at MIPS Technologies. "We're delighted to align with our partners to offer an enhanced level of support with best-in-class EDA solutions optimized for our industry-leading 74K cores."
About MIPS Technologies
MIPS Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of industry- standard processor architectures and cores for digital consumer, networking, personal entertainment, communications and business applications. The company drives the broadest architectural alliance that delivers 32- and 64-bit embedded RISC solutions to the embedded market, and in combination with its licensees, offers the widest range of robust, scalable processors in standard, custom, semi-custom and application-specific products worldwide. MIPS Technologies currently owns more than 400 patent properties (patents and applications) worldwide and licenses its intellectual property to today's leading semiconductor companies, ASIC developers and system OEMs.
Today, MIPS-Based(TM) designs are integrated in millions of products around the world, including broadband devices from Linksys, digital cameras from Canon, DTVs and entertainment systems from Sony, DVD Recordable devices from Pioneer, digital set-top boxes from Motorola, network routers from Cisco and laser printers from Hewlett- Packard. Founded in 1998, MIPS Technologies is based in Mountain View, California, with offices worldwide. For more information, please contact (650) 567-5000 or visit http://www.mips.com/.
MIPS, MIPS32, MIPS-Verified, MIPS-Based and 74K are trademarks or registered trademarks of MIPS Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks referred to herein are the property of their respective owners.
Partner Quote Addendum:
"MIPS continues to push the performance envelope and we're excited to be part of the rapidly growing 74K core ecosystem," said Yatin Trivedi, director, Industry Partnership Programs, Magma Design Automation. "The processing power and area- and power-efficiency of the 74K cores coupled with our best-of-breed design flows gives our customers a distinct competitive advantage as they roll out ground-breaking new products."
"The industry worldwide recognizes the MIPS architecture as a leader in high-performance processors, and we're happy to be a part of the 74K core family's supporting tool ecosystem," said Serge Leef, general manager, System- Level Engineering Division, Mentor Graphics. "Mentor offers the industry's leading co-verification tool for easier hardware/software integration, and a growing portfolio of electronic system level (ESL) design tools that deliver increased design efficiencies for systems based on the MIPS 74K core. Together, MIPS and Mentor Graphics give designers a platform on which to quickly create tomorrow's advanced electronic systems."
"This is a significant milestone for MIPS, and we're delighted to provide support for the next-generation 74K cores," said Rich Goldman, vice president, strategic market development at Synopsys. "Our collaboration will ensure that our mutual customers meet their demanding quality, cost and performance targets and deliver innovative designs to market."
MIPS Technologies, Inc
CONTACT: Jodi Guilbault of MIPS Technologies, Inc., +1-650-567-5035, jodi@mips.com
Web site: http://www.mips.com/
PG, ICOP and ARW Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
NEW YORK, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On May 3, Ewan Downie, President and CEO of Premier Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: PG) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/. Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics:
-- the company's primary asset
-- significance of the Red Lake gold mine
-- the company's "major exploration program" in the Red Lake gold mine
-- the company's relationship with Goldcorp, Inc. (NYSE: GG; TSX: G)
-- upcoming development milestones for investors to watch for
To hear the interview in its entirety, and to read an in-depth report on the company, visit http://www.wallst.net/superstocks/superstocks_profile.asp?ticker=tsx:pg
On May 16, Laura Owen, President and Chief Operating Officer for ICOP Digital, Inc. updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/. Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics:
-- the company's surveillance technology
-- new product introductions, and how they expand on the company's current
offering and market opportunities
-- sales to law enforcement agencies
-- moving from a "one-product company to actually providing a solution for
securing a community"
-- upcoming milestones for investors to watch for
To hear the interview in its entirety, visit http://wallst.net/audio/audio.asp?ticker=ICOP&id=3393
On May 3, William Mitchell, Chairman, President and CEO of Arrow Electronics, Inc. updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/. Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics:
-- the company's components business
-- Arrow's enterprise computing business
-- international market opportunities for the company's enterprise
computing business
-- reasons the company has an edge over its competitors
-- upcoming milestones for investors to watch for
To hear the interview in its entirety, visit http://wallst.net/audio/audio.asp?ticker=ARW&id=3445
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WallStreet Direct, Inc.
CONTACT: Nick Iyer of Digital Wall Street, Inc., 1-800-4-WALL-ST, for WallStreet Direct, Inc.
Web site: http://www.wallst.net/
Micrel Announces New 2.5 Gbps GPON ONU Transceiver Solution
SAN JOSE, California, June 5 /PRNewswire/ --
Micrel Inc., (Nasdaq: MCRL), an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth
communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today launched the SY87725L, a
single chip programmable SERDES (Serializer/Deserializer) that supports
multiple Passive Optical Network (PON) standards and rates including
asymmetric Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) with data rates up to 2.5
Gbps on the receive side and 1.25 Gbps on the transmit side. This product
offers complete clock recovery and data retiming circuitry, along with an
integrated 4-bit serial-to-parallel data converter, on the receive side. On
the transmit side, it also includes a synthesizer with an integrated 4-bit
parallel-to-serial data converter. The device is targeted at
BPON/GPON/GEPON/EPON applications in the growing Fiber-to-the-Home and
Fiber-to-the-Premises markets. The SY87725 is currently available in volume
and is priced at US$9.95 for 1K quantities. An evaluation board is also
available.
"The SY87725L SERDES manages all the high frequency signals in an ONU
(Optical Network Unit) and is an ideal low-cost solution for a programmable
or upgradeable ONU when pairing with a low cost FPGA," said Thomas S. Wong,
vice president high bandwidth products for Micrel. "With the flexibility of
the transceiver and the low cost of a FPGA, our customers can provide ONU
solutions only limited by their imaginations."
The SY87725L has a 4-bit interface and a double data rate option is
included to reduce the clock frequency. This allows the use of the lowest
cost FPGA without a significant increase in I/O pins. This device also
features a novel auto-align circuit that further simplifies the critical
timing requirement. The part operates on a single 3.3V supply with 1W typical
power consumption. The parallel 4-bit input/output interfaces feature LVDS
I/O. It is available in lead-free (10mm x 10mm) 64-pin and EPAD-TQFP package
options.
About Micrel, Inc.
Micrel Inc., is a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions for the
worldwide analog, Ethernet and high bandwidth markets. The Company's products
include advanced mixed-signal, analog and power semiconductors; high
performance communication, clock management, Ethernet switch and physical
layer transceiver ICs. Company customers include leading manufacturers of
enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and
computer products. Corporation headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer
fabrication facilities are located in San Jose, CA, with regional sales and
support offices and advanced technology design centers situated throughout
the Americas, Europe and Asia. In addition, the Company maintains an
extensive network of distributors and reps worldwide.
Web: http://www.micrel.com.
Web site: http://www.micrel.com
Micrel Inc.
Julieanne DiBene, Marketing Communications of Micrel Inc., +1-408-474-1276, Julie.DiBene@Micrel.com
Verizon Business Teams with GXS to Deliver Global On-Demand Supply Chain Management ServicesSelects GXS Trading Grid as Platform to Deliver B2B Integration Services
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and GAITHERSBURG, Md., June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Business is teaming with GXS, a leading provider of business-to- business (B2B) e-commerce solutions, to provide integrated supply chain management services to help large businesses control costs and improve efficiencies. These new offerings, Custom Supply Chain Managed Services and Invoice Automation Service, will enable companies to increase control over their supply chain networks, streamline inter-business transactions and improve collaboration between global trading partners.
By joining forces with GXS, Verizon Business is entering the supply chain management market, the latest expansion of its managed information technology solutions portfolio.
"With our new GXS-powered capabilities, Verizon Business customers will now have world-class options for supply chain management and a one-stop resource for meeting strategic B2B integration and network management goals," said Nancy Gofus, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Verizon Business. "The joining of two leaders within our respective industries will enable our customers to do more with less, offering multinational companies a potential competitive advantage in today's global marketplace."
Verizon Business will offer its customers the ability to outsource their e-commerce infrastructure, providing end-to-end transactional business processing between the company and its trading partners. Verizon Business will deliver Custom Supply Chain Managed Services -- solutions to automate supply chain processes with or between enterprises, including creating solutions specifically tailored to meet individual customer requirements.
In addition, Verizon Business will provide Invoice Automation Service by leveraging GXS Invoice Delivery Service to help customers automate the invoice process end-to-end, controlling costs through streamlined operations and less rework caused by errors, as well as helping to improve operating margins by enabling more efficient payment processes.
"This agreement is a significant step forward for GXS in that it enables us to leverage the reach of the Verizon Business sales force, in addition to the joining together of world-class technologies," said Gary Greenfield, chief executive officer of GXS. "A key goal for GXS is to ensure our customers have the essential tools required for seamless B2B integration. Verizon Business has long provided companies with a vast array of networking tools to interconnect companies and bring them closer together. This partnership takes this concept to the next logical step: providing customers with on-demand solutions to automate their supply chains."
GXS also enables Verizon Business to support nearly any B2B e-commerce standard or protocol, including electronic data interchange (EDI), extensible markup language (XML), AS2 and proprietary formats. By combining GXS' services within Verizon Business' Managed Network Services, customers benefit from the ease of dealing with one provider with world-class managed offerings and professional services capabilities.
The combined solutions from Verizon Business and GXS build on an existing relationship formed between the companies. In May, Verizon Business announced that it is providing highly specialized networking and professional services to support GXS Trading Grid, the company's on-demand, global integration- services platform that serves more than 35,000 business customers worldwide including 75 percent of the Fortune 500. As part of the agreement, Verizon Business will supply GXS with managed services for its core business network infrastructure.
As the world's largest B2B integration service platform, GXS Trading Grid is used to exchange goods and services, gain visibility into global logistics operations and to synchronize product data. GXS Trading Grid helps customers automate global trading communities by shielding complexity from rapidly changing standards, eliminating manual and duplicative processes and enabling high levels of B2B integration and collaboration.
Verizon Business solutions leverage the power of Verizon's advanced data network, providing secure and reliable access to leading-edge technologies via a portfolio that includes Verizon Business IT Infrastructure Services, Verizon Business Managed IT Services and Verizon Managed Applications. From local area networks (LANs) to wide area networks (WANs), from IP-PBX telephone systems to voice over IP (VoIP), and from premises-based to network-based security services, Verizon Business managed services now reach more than 3,600 customer networks worldwide.
NOTE: GXS will be exhibiting June 4 through 6 at the U Connect Conference in Orlando, Fla., in Booth #521.
About GXS
GXS is a leading global provider of B2B e-commerce solutions that simplify and enhance business process integration, synchronization and collaboration among trading partners. Organizations worldwide, including 75 percent of the Fortune 500, leverage the GXS Trading Grid(R) to extend supply networks, optimize product launches, automate warehouse receiving, manage electronic payments and gain supply chain visibility. With an unmatched global presence, proven trading partner management and B2B outsourcing services, GXS's on- demand solutions maximize the benefits of integration for businesses.
Based in Gaithersburg, Md., GXS's extensive global network serves customers throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. GXS can be found on the Web at http://www.gxs.com/.
About Verizon Business
Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications , is a leading provider of advanced communications and information technology (IT) solutions to large business and government customers worldwide. Combining unsurpassed global network reach with advanced technology and professional service capabilities, Verizon Business delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world. For more information, visit http://www.verizonbusiness.com/.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
Verizon Business
CONTACT: Janet Brumfield of Verizon Business, +1-614-723-1060, Janet.Brumfield@verizon.com; or Allison Tobin of GXS, +1-301-340-4988, Allison.Tobin@gxs.com
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Level 3 President and COO Kevin O'Hara to Speak at the Bear Stearns 18th Annual Technology/Communications Internet Conference
BROOMFIELD, Colo., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kevin O'Hara, president and chief operating officer of Level 3 Communications, Inc. , will make a presentation at the Bear Stearns 18th Annual Technology/Communications Internet Conference on Monday, June 11 in New York City.
Mr. O'Hara's presentation is scheduled to begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. EDT. A webcast of the presentation will be available on Level 3's investor relations Web site at http://www.level3.com/investor_relations/presentations_events/index.html.
About Level 3 Communications
Level 3 Communications, Inc. , an international communications company, operates one of the largest Internet backbones in the world. Through its customers, Level 3 is the primary provider of Internet connectivity for millions of broadband subscribers. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services over its broadband fiber optic network including Internet Protocol (IP) services, broadband transport and infrastructure services, colocation services, voice services and voice over IP services. These services provide building blocks that enable Level 3's customers to meet their growing demands for advanced communications solutions. The company's Web address is http://www.level3.com/.
"Level 3 Communications," "Level 3" and the Level 3 Communications logo are registered service marks of Level 3 Communications, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. Any other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Level 3 services are provided by wholly owned subsidiaries of Level 3 Communications, Inc.
Forward-Looking Statement
Some of the statements that we make in this press release are forward looking in nature. These forward looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside our control, which could cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements. The most important factors that could prevent us from achieving our stated goals include, but are not limited to our ability to: successfully integrate acquisitions; increase the volume of traffic on our network; defend our intellectual property and proprietary rights; develop new products and services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; successfully complete commercial testing of new technology and information systems to support new products and services; attract and retain qualified management and other personnel; and meet all of the terms and conditions of our debt obligations. Additional information concerning these and other important factors can be found within Level 3's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this press release should be evaluated in light of these important factors.
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CONTACT: Media, Josh Howell, +1-720-888-2517, or Kimberly Tulp, +1-720-888-3675, or Investors, Robin Grey, +1-720-888-2518, or Valerie Finberg, +1-720-888-2501, all of Level 3
Web site: http://www.level3.com/
Merge Healthcare Announces New Contracts for Recently Released Fusion RIS/PACS MX(TM) Solution
MILWAUKEE, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Merge Healthcare (Nasdaq: MRGE; TSX: MRG), a leading medical imaging software and services provider, today announced several new contracts for Fusion RIS/PACS MX, a complete workflow solution for clinical and business imaging workflow, released in April 2007. The new contracts include:
-- Atlanta Radiology Consultants, Atlanta, GA: This radiology group
practice provides outside reads for specialty practices and VA medical
centers. The business is making a significant move, as it shifts from
Merge Healthcare's digital workstation to leverage the integrated
imaging informatics value of Fusion RIS/PACS MX.
-- Center for Medical Imaging, Inc., Germantown, WI: This freestanding
diagnostic imaging center will use Fusion RIS/PACS MX to streamline
operational efficiency, specifically in tracking exams and billing.
-- Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, Long Island, NY: With twenty-five physicians
in eight locations across two counties, Zwanger-Pesiri will upgrade
from existing Merge Healthcare technology to Fusion RIS/PACS MX to
improve clinical performance and achieve new workflow efficiencies.
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These contracts affirm the rapid acceptance of the Fusion RIS/PACS MX solution. With a positive ROI for an imaging business and a uniquely optimized radiologist workspace, Fusion RIS/PACS MX provides a comprehensive solution for imaging centers, small hospitals and specialty clinics in the United States.
"Customers value Merge Healthcare's long-standing and proven history in delivering solutions that are relevant to the needs of imaging operations," said Gary Bowers, President for Merge Healthcare North America. "Our RIS and PACS solutions are in hundreds of organizations serving millions of patients annually. We are proud to work collaboratively with customers to continue to explore new ways for technology to help improve both clinical and financial success."
Merge Healthcare research identifies a compelling market need for PACS and RIS technologies -- especially in freestanding imaging centers and in hospitals with fewer than 200 beds. The hospitals represent nearly 70% of all U.S. acute care hospitals, while in the United States; freestanding imaging centers have grown in number from 4,000 to 6,000 in the last five years.
Merge Healthcare is a leading medical imaging software and services company. Our innovative software solutions use leading-edge imaging software technologies that accelerate market delivery for our OEM customers, while our end-user solutions improve our customers' productivity and enhance the quality of patient care they provide. For additional information, visit our website at http://www.mergehealthcare.com/.
All trademarks appearing in this release are the property of Cedara Software Corp. and/or Merge Healthcare.
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Merge Healthcare
CONTACT: Beth Frost-Johnson, Senior Vice President, Marketing of Merge Healthcare, +1-414-977-4254, marketing@mergehealthcare.com
Web site: http://www.mergehealthcare.com/
SIVOO Announces Content Distribution Agreement with AzureusSIVOO-Branded Channel on Vuze Digital Platform to Offer High-Quality Multicultural On-Demand Entertainment Programming
PHILADELPHIA, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIVOO Holdings, Inc. , operator of the first Internet TV network of multicultural on- demand entertainment programming, today announced a content distribution agreement with Azureus to release content on its video sharing site, Vuze (http://www.vuze.com/), a premier broadband distribution platform that enables a global community to share and discover unique high quality content. With a fast growing global audience of millions of active users, Vuze already attracts a multicultural audience with its unique content from both large and small content owners around the world.
As part of this new agreement, SIVOO will initially provide Azureus with 24 hours of Chinese, Spanish and Hindi language on-demand entertainment programming, including popular professionally produced movies, Bollywood films, telenovelas, TV episodes, sports and comedy shows. SIVOO will provide 15 additional hours of programming every month. Azureus will publish the SIVOO content as a SIVOO-branded channel on its Vuze digital platform, which has drawn more than four million unique viewers worldwide since its commercial launch in April 2007.
"SIVOO offers some of the most sought after in-language content from the top producers of content around the globe," said Daniel Leon, vice president of content and business development at SIVOO. "By partnering with Azureus, we're creating new opportunities for viewers to connect with their culture and enjoy high-definition entertainment in their living room - on their own schedules."
"Partnering with SIVOO allows us to provide even more options for our users with top quality multicultural entertainment," said Gilles BianRosa, CEO, Azureus. "SIVOO has an impressive catalog of foreign-language content that we believe will resonate with our millions of global users and create new opportunities to connect with others that share similar interests."
Vuze's user interface allows viewers to easily browse and discover content based on category, program length or popular tags. Viewers can easily access SIVOO content at the following URL on Vuze: http://www.vuze.com/content/BrowseChannels.html. For more information or to experience SIVOO, please visit http://www.sivoo.com/.
About SIVOO
Founded in 2000, SIVOO Holdings, Inc. operates the first Internet TV network of multicultural on-demand entertainment. It serves the fastest growing segments of the U.S. population with more than 22,000 hours of quality on-demand content under contract that is delivered through an Internet browser to PCs, televisions, portable devices and mobile phones.
Only SIVOO gives consumers the choice of watching ad-supported on-demand multicultural entertainment for free or without ads for a nominal fee. SIVOO's proprietary system currently serves video through Microsoft Windows Media Player via any Web browser.
SIVOO is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and has a production facility in Universal City, CA. For more information, visit http://www.sivoo.com/.
About Azureus Inc.
Azureus Inc. is the provider of the most popular P2P application for the transfer of large media files. With more than three years of technology innovation, proven robustness, and more than 140 million downloads of its application, Azureus users connect with one another from more than 100 countries and 40 languages.
Today, Azureus operates Vuze, a leading global video aggregation and distribution platform driven by the exchange of long-form, High Definition or DVD quality videos, as well as licensed digital content from leading media companies. The company has recently announced content partnerships with A&E Networks (including A&E, The History Channel and The Biography Channel), BBC Worldwide, Bennett Media Worldwide, G4 TV, Geneon Entertainment, Ministry of Sound TV, National Geographic, Showtime and Starz Media.
The new commercial-grade platform is supported by powerful peer-sharing technology, enabling its vast global community the ability to browse, share, search and discover unique multimedia entertainment in a high-resolution format. Visit http://www.vuze.com/ for more information.
SIVOO is a trademark of SIVOO Holdings, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on current expectations of future events that involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, risks associated with the inherent uncertainty of the timing and success of high technology hardware and software research; new product development; the market pricing of media content and related products and services; changes in consumer demand for Internet access to media content, commercialization of new products and services; Internet or network outages or failures; breaches of Internet, network, or system security; changes in network infrastructure, transmission methods and broadband technologies; adoption of new broadband Internet access technologies; economic conditions including interest and currency exchange rate fluctuations; changes in generally accepted accounting principles; the impact of competitive products or services; trade buying patterns; wars or terrorist acts; product liability and other types of lawsuits; the impact of legislation and regulatory compliance; and patent, licensing, and other intellectual property risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from the forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. When used in this release and documents referenced, the words "believes," "expects," "may," "should," "seeks," or "anticipates," and similar expressions as they relate to SIVOO or its management are intended to identify such forward- looking statements.
Media Contacts: Investor Contact:
Jessica Grutkowski Amy Glynn
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212-367-6804 212-554-5464
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Michelle Rudolph / Laura Lazear
mPRm Public Relations
mrudolph@mprm.com / llazear@mrpm.com
323-933-3399
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CONTACT: Media, Jessica Grutkowski of Euro RSCG Magnet for SIVOO, +1-212-367-6804, sivoopr@eurorscg.com, or Michelle Rudolph, mrudolph@mprm.com, or Laura Lazear llazear@mrpm.com, +1-323-933-3399, both of mPRm Public Relations, or Investors, Amy Glynn of Cameron Associates for SIVOO, +1-212-554-5464, amy@cameronassoc.com
Web site: http://www.sivoo.com/ http://www.vuze.com/ http://www.vuze.com/content/BrowseChannels.html
Micrel Announces New 2.5 Gbps GPON ONU Transceiver Solution
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Micrel Inc., , an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today launched the SY87725L, a single chip programmable SERDES (Serializer/Deserializer) that supports multiple Passive Optical Network (PON) standards and rates including asymmetric Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) with data rates up to 2.5 Gbps on the receive side and 1.25 Gbps on the transmit side. This product offers complete clock recovery and data retiming circuitry, along with an integrated 4-bit serial-to-parallel data converter, on the receive side. On the transmit side, it also includes a synthesizer with an integrated 4-bit parallel-to-serial data converter. The device is targeted at BPON/GPON/GEPON/EPON applications in the growing Fiber-to-the-Home and Fiber-to-the-Premises markets. The SY87725 is currently available in volume and is priced at $9.95 for 1K quantities. An evaluation board is also available.
"The SY87725L SERDES manages all the high frequency signals in an ONU (Optical Network Unit) and is an ideal low-cost solution for a programmable or upgradeable ONU when pairing with a low cost FPGA," said Thomas S. Wong, vice president high bandwidth products for Micrel. "With the flexibility of the transceiver and the low cost of a FPGA, our customers can provide ONU solutions only limited by their imaginations."
The SY87725L has a 4-bit interface and a double data rate option is included to reduce the clock frequency. This allows the use of the lowest cost FPGA without a significant increase in I/O pins. This device also features a novel auto-align circuit that further simplifies the critical timing requirement. The part operates on a single 3.3V supply with 1W typical power consumption. The parallel 4-bit input/output interfaces feature LVDS I/O. It is available in lead-free (10mm x 10mm) 64-pin and EPAD-TQFP package options.
About Micrel, Inc.
Micrel Inc., is a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions for the worldwide analog, Ethernet and high bandwidth markets. The Company's products include advanced mixed-signal, analog and power semiconductors; high performance communication, clock management, Ethernet switch and physical layer transceiver ICs. Company customers include leading manufacturers of enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and computer products. Corporation headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facilities are located in San Jose, CA, with regional sales and support offices and advanced technology design centers situated throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. In addition, the Company maintains an extensive network of distributors and reps worldwide. Web: http://www.micrel.com/.
Micrel Inc.
CONTACT: Julieanne DiBene, Marketing Communications of Micrel Inc., +1-408-474-1276, Julie.DiBene@Micrel.com
Web site: http://www.micrel.com/
Streamline Health(R) and HERAE Announce Strategic Partnership to Offer Revenue Cycle SolutionsCombined Solutions Will Enable Health Systems to Fully Automate and Optimize their Business Process Workflow to Maximize Cash Flow
CINCINNATI and SAN DIEGO, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Streamline Health , a leading provider of enterprise document workflow solutions and HERAE, LLC (pronounced "hurray"), a provider of electronic payment processing providing Direct Deposit for Healthcare(R), today announced they have formed a partnership that combines Streamline Health's solutions with HERAE's medical banking-remittance processing solutions to streamline healthcare financial services workflow. By automating revenue cycle management processes, this combined solution will empower hospitals and health systems to more effectively manage their claims processes, increasing their productivity and enabling them to control costs.
The partnership brings together Streamline Health's document workflow systems for patient financial services with HERAE's HIPAA-compliant all electronic EOB payment process. Streamline Health and HERAE will offer a comprehensive solution to their customer communities eliminating manual processes associated with healthcare financial services. "Through this relationship, we are enabling healthcare enterprises to better manage their revenue cycle by providing the means to achieve a fully electronic solution for remittance and payments," according to Jim Ribelin, founder and executive vice president, HERAE. "Streamline Health has the document workflow solutions that, when coupled with HERAE's electronic payment processing, create operational efficiencies for hospitals, which translates into a real return on investment."
HERAE moves the information associated with healthcare claim payments between providers and payers, electronically. This process transforms the HIPAA 835 transaction into standardized virtual electronic remittance forms. Customers will benefit with simpler and faster processing, the elimination of envelopes, checks and explanation of benefit (EOB) forms, and an expected improvement in cash flow. Streamline Health's document workflow solutions expedite the payment cycle and afford secondary billing opportunities by electronically capturing both paper-based and digitized Explanation of Benefits (EOB).
All images are stored at the account level for fast retrieval. Users may print and fax the remits directly from the user's desktop. Compliance with HIPAA regulations is achieved with redaction of Protected Heath Information (PHI) capabilities.
"By partnering with HERAE, our goal is to leverage each other's expertise to allow our clients to remove the inefficient friction points in paper- intensive remittance processing," said Scott Lenz, executive director of business and market development for Streamline Health. "The result will enable healthcare organizations to streamline their revenue cycles and achieve optimal financial performance."
About HERAE
A privately owned limited liability corporation based in San Diego, California, HERAE provides Direct Deposit for Healthcare(R). Through its unique focus on healthcare provider billing challenges and electronic remittance advice, HERAE has developed a paperless process with standardized online explanation of benefits (EOB) forms, detailed reporting and process workflow enhancement capabilities that improve collections, reduce costs by up to two-thirds, and complete the payment to deposit cycle in 24-48 hours. On the Net: http://www.herae.com/ or call 888-41-HERAE (888-414-3723).
About Streamline Health
Streamline Health is a leading supplier of workflow and document management tools, applications and services that assist strategic business partners and healthcare organizations to improve operational efficiencies through business process optimization. The Company provides integrated technology solutions for automating document-intensive environments, including document workflow, document management, e-forms, portal connectivity, optical character recognition (OCR), and interoperability.
Streamline Health's solutions create a permanent document-based repository of historical health information that is complementary and can be seamlessly integrated with existing disparate clinical, financial and administrative information systems, providing convenient electronic access to all forms of patient information from any location, including secure web-based access. For additional information, visit our website at http://www.streamlinehealth.net/.
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Statements made by Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements, included herein. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the timing of the closing of contracts and the timing of the subsequent revenue recognition related thereto, the impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and market acceptance, new product development, key strategic alliances with vendors that resell the Company products, the ability of the Company to control costs, availability of products produced from third party vendors, the healthcare regulatory environment, healthcare information systems budgets, availability of healthcare information systems trained personnel for implementation of new systems, as well as maintenance of legacy systems, fluctuations in operating results and other risks detailed from time to time in the Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. filings with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Streamline Health Solutions, Inc.
CONTACT: Carolyn Stendahl, Marketing Communications Manager of Streamline Health, +1-513-794-7100, carolyn.stendahl@streamlinehealth.net; or Jim Ribelin, Executive Vice President of HERAE, +1-858-964-7502, Jim.Ribelin@herae.com
Web site: http://www.streamlinehealth.net/ http://www.herae.com/
Concur Technologies to Present at the Bank of America 2007 Software/IT Services Mini Conference
REDMOND, Wash., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Concur Technologies, Inc. , the world's leading provider of on-demand Employee Spend Management services, today announced that company CFO, John Adair, will deliver a presentation on behalf of the company at the Bank of America 2007 Software/IT Services Mini Conference on Tuesday, June 12th at The Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.
About Concur Technologies, Inc.
Concur Technologies, Inc. is the world's leading provider of on-demand Employee Spend Management services. Concur enables organizations to globally control costs by automating the processes they use to manage employee spending. Concur's end-to-end solutions seamlessly unite online travel booking with automated expense reporting, streamline meeting management and optimize the process of managing vendor payments, employee check requests and direct reimbursements. Organizations of all sizes trust Concur to help them control spend before it occurs while eliminating paper and optimizing supplier relations. Concur's unified approach to managing employee spend delivers a 360 degree view into all employee expenses, helping companies globally enforce policies and monitor vendor compliance, while delivering unprecedented control and valuable insight. Concur's suite of on-demand services reach millions of employees across thousands of organizations around the world -- streamlining business processes, reducing operating costs, improving internal controls and providing enhanced visibility and actionable expense analysis. More information about Concur is available at http://www.concur.com/.
Concur Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Stefanie Johansen of Weber Shandwick, +1-425-452-5468, SJohansen@WeberShandwick.com, for Concur Technologies, Inc.; or Investor Contact, John Adair of Concur Technologies, Inc., +1-425-497-6439, johna@concur.com
Web site: http://www.concur.com/
Salesforce.com and Google Form Strategic Global AllianceTwo industry leading platforms come together to allow companies to acquire customers, run more efficiently and thriveAnnouncing new product: Salesforce Group Edition featuring Google AdWords - for the first time delivering everything an organization needs to jump-start its customer growth in a single on-demand serviceDemocratizing success - now millions of companies can access the unified power of Salesforce and Google
SAN FRANCISCO, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Salesforce.com , the market and technology leader in on-demand business services, and Google today announced that they have formed a strategic global alliance to help millions of businesses leverage the Internet to achieve success. The newest product resulting from this alliance, Salesforce Group Edition featuring Google AdWords, is a robust offering that combines the power of Salesforce on-demand CRM applications with the Google AdWords(TM) platform to achieve integrated sales and marketing success. This joint solution provides businesses of all sizes with the same tools used by larger enterprises to successfully attract and retain customers.
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"The Web has quickly become the most powerful tool small and medium sized businesses can use to compete and win in today's economy," said Eric Schmidt, chief executive officer at Google. "Combining the power and simplicity of Salesforce with Google AdWords helps businesses find and keep customers to ultimately drive their continued success."
"The alliance of Google and salesforce.com brings together the world's leading platforms to empower small and medium sized businesses to accelerate and thrive," said Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO of salesforce.com. "The Internet has completely changed the landscape for small and medium businesses and the alliance between Google and salesforce.com enables companies of all sizes to acquire new customers and streamline their business to experience unfettered success."
"Now there is a single online destination for businesses of all sizes to attract and acquire new customers, while closely tracking the return on their valuable marketing dollars," said Sheryl Sandberg, Vice President, global online sales and operations at Google. "This alliance is about introducing new audiences to the benefits of online advertising, marketing and sales through the integration of two world-class solutions to help small and medium businesses succeed in today's global marketplace."
Salesforce.com and Google Strategic Alliance
Both salesforce.com and Google have revolutionized how customers and businesses utilize the Internet. Salesforce.com has altered the business software landscape by delivering an award-winning CRM application as a subscription-based service over the Web, completely eliminating the need for software, hardware or IT support. At the same time, Google has transformed the advertising industry with Google AdWords, enabling marketers to spend less money and still reach a larger percentage of their key audience by associating ads with specific keyword searches.
Now, salesforce.com and Google have formed a strategic global alliance to mutually use their product, packaging, and promotional resources to enable companies of all sizes to realize unprecedented levels of success. As part of the alliance, salesforce.com will be the first on-demand company to resell the Google AdWords platform, acting as an official distribution channel for the Google AdWords product. The alliance is across 43 countries and encompasses distribution, technology and co-marketing efforts.
Salesforce Group Edition featuring Google AdWords - The Engine for Business Growth
Salesforce Group Edition featuring Google AdWords provides an integrated and effective solution that gives companies of all sizes all the tools they need to acquire new customers and grow their business. By encapsulating every element of the customer lifecycle -- advertising, creating leads, closing business and retaining customers -- in one solution, Salesforce Group Edition featuring Google AdWords enables any company to jump start their business by creating an online marketing and sales presence.
Salesforce Group Edition featuring Google AdWords enables users to:
-- Advertise Online - With Salesforce Group Edition featuring Google
AdWords, companies can immediately connect to Google AdWords, and
create an ad that is displayed with the relevant search results on
Google.com or across the Google AdSense(TM) content network of partner
websites. Users can create an ad in as quickly as five minutes and with
as little as $5.
-- Attract Prospects - When people search the Web for the products and
services that your company sells, your ad appears with the relevant
search results. When they click on your ad, visitors are taken to your
website.
-- Capture Leads - Once you have potential customers on your website, you
can entice visitors to fill out a name capture form on your site with
an offer for a Webinar or white paper. The information collected on the
form flows directly into Salesforce as a new lead.
-- Acquire Customers - As soon as a lead is added into Salesforce, it is
distributed to the sales team. Salesforce Group Edition featuring
Google AdWords enables businesses to effectively manage and share
leads, track opportunities through the sales cycle and close deals
faster. Sales teams can manage all customer interactions in Salesforce
and turn qualified leads into new customers.
-- Analyze Growth - Salesforce Group Edition featuring Google AdWords
features dashboards that give companies a bird's eye view into lead
generation, sales metrics, and company growth. Dashboards and reports
are quick and easy to access with real-time information and allow
companies to make decisions quickly and alter advertising strategies
appropriately.
-- Mash-up Other Business Applications - Through the power of
salesforce.com's AppExchange directory, customers have the opportunity
to mash-up any of the 600 business applications, including technologies
for mapping and productivity.
In addition to these features, Salesforce Group Edition featuring Google AdWords also includes a custom designed user experience starting with an exclusive login page. Joint customers can go to the Google site at http://www.google.com/adwords/salesforce to login to their AdWords account and can access Salesforce directly at http://www.salesforce.com/google.
"By working with Google to create a brand new streamlined user experience, one-stop shop feature set, and a breakthrough price point, we've taken the great idea behind Salesforce for Google AdWords and now made it the perfect fit for any-sized company looking to jump start their business," said George Hu, Chief Marketing Officer of salesforce.com. "We believe this opens up largely untapped market opportunities around the globe for both companies."
"Our site traffic is up 55 percent since we started using the integrated salesforce.com and Google AdWords solution, and now I know where that traffic came from and what piqued their interest," said Erin Jacobs of TFC. "The joint solution allows companies like TFC to utilize the full power of the Internet by combining the best from Google and salesforce.com."
Salesforce.com and Google -- Committed to Corporate Philanthropy
Another common thread that brought salesforce.com and Google together in their global alliance is their commitment to corporate philanthropy. In July of 2000, salesforce.com launched the Salesforce.com Foundation, which operates under the company's innovative 1/1/1 Model -- a commitment to deliver 1% Time, 1% Equity and 1% Product to nonprofit organizations and, most recently, to be "one" with the earth.
Since its launch, the Salesforce.com Foundation has donated their product to more than 2,000 nonprofits. Similarly, Google has also given free online advertising to selected nonprofits through its Google Grants program, supporting more than 2,500 nonprofit organizations in 16 countries to date. The Salesforce.com Foundation and Google are now teaming up to donate the new Salesforce Group Edition featuring Google AdWords to each other's nonprofit grantees. These selected nonprofits will be able to gain access to the same integrated sales and marketing success that is available to the private sector at no cost. Salesforce Group Edition featuring Google AdWords will also be made available to additional nonprofits within the next quarter.
"Salesforce.com and Google provide simple business solutions that are useful for any organization," said Alex Holderness, chief operating officer for VolunteerMatch.org, a nonprofit dedicated to making it easy for nonprofits and volunteers to connect. "These tools have proven effective in our efforts to help volunteers match themselves to nonprofits, and we anticipate even greater success with Salesforce Group Edition featuring Google AdWords."
Pricing and Availability
Salesforce Group Edition featuring Google AdWords is available today in a five user edition for a special, 30 day promotional price of $600 per year, including a $50 AdWords credit. The $50 AdWords promotional credit is available to new AdWords advertisers in the US, Canada, and Mexico only. The list price of the solution is $1,200 per year. AppExchange applications may require an additional fee. For more information, visit https://www.salesforce.com/google or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE.
About Google Inc.
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.google.com/.
Salesforce Platform and the AppExchange
Salesforce Platform is the on-demand platform for the next generation of business applications. Salesforce Platform reinvents traditional customization and integration and enables a whole new generation of on-demand applications that go beyond client/server computing. The Salesforce Platform allows applications to be easily shared, exchanged and installed with a few simple clicks via salesforce.com's AppExchange directory, enabling all the innovation that the Salesforce Platform unleashes to benefit the entire on-demand community.
More than 600 applications are now available on salesforce.com's AppExchange, the world's first on-demand application directory, found at http://www.salesforce.com/appexchange.
Apex Code is available today for developer preview, and is currently scheduled to be available in beta to salesforce.com customers later in 2007.
About salesforce.com
Salesforce.com is the market and technology leader in on-demand business services. The company's Salesforce suite of on-demand CRM applications allows customers to manage and share all of their sales, support, marketing and partner information on-demand. The Salesforce Platform, the world's first on- demand platform, enables customers, developers and partners to build powerful new on-demand applications that extend beyond CRM to deliver the benefits of multi-tenancy and The Business Web across the enterprise. The Salesforce Platform allows applications to be easily shared, exchanged and installed with a few simple clicks via salesforce.com's AppExchange directory, available at http://www.salesforce.com/appexchange. Customers can also take advantage of Successforce, salesforce.com's world-class training, support, consulting and best practices offerings.
As of April 30, 2007, salesforce.com manages customer information for approximately 32,300 customers including ABN AMRO, America Online (AOL), Dow Jones Newswires, Japan Post, Kaiser Permanente, KONE, Sprint Nextel, Staples and SunTrust Banks. Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase salesforce.com applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce.com has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM". For more information please visit http://www.salesforce.com/, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE.
Salesforce.com is a registered trademark of salesforce.com, and AppExchange, The Business Web, IdeaExchange and Successforce are trademarks of salesforce.com, Inc., San Francisco, California. Google, Google AdWords, and AdWords are trademarks of Google Inc. Other names used may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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CONTACT: media, Katy Dormer of Salesforce.com, +1-415-901-8595, kdormer@salesforce.com; or Brandon McCormick of Google, +1-650-253-0674, bmccormick@google.com
Web site: http://www.salesforce.com/ http://www.google.com/
Micrel annonce un nouvel émetteur-récepteur ONU GPON de 2,5 Gbps
SAN JOSE, Californie, June 5 /PRNewswire/ --
Micrel Inc., (Nasdaq: MCRL), un leader du secteur des communications
analogiques ŕ haut débit et des solutions de circuits intégrés (CI) Ethernet,
a lancé aujourd'hui le SY87725L, un SERDES (Convertisseur
parallčle-Série/Convertisseur série-parallčle) monopuce programmable
supportant des normes et des débits réseau optique passif (Passive Optical
Network ou (PON)) multiples, y compris le réseau optique passif gigabit
(Gigabit Passive Optical Network ou (GPON)) asymétrique avec des débits
binaires allant jusqu'ŕ 2,5 Gbps côté récepteur et 1,25 Gbps côté émetteur.
Ce dispositif contient une circuiterie complčte de récupération d'horloge et
de réajustement du rythme des données, ainsi qu'un convertisseur de données
série-parallčle intégré de 4 bits, côté récepteur. Côté émetteur, il comprend
également un synthétiseur doté d'un convertisseur de données parallčle-série
intégré de 4 bits. Le dispositif est conçu pour les applications
BPON/GPON/GEPON/EPON dans les marchés en plein essor de la << Fibre optique
jusqu'au domicile >> et de la << Fibre optique jusqu'aux locaux de l'abonné
>>. Le SY87725 est désormais disponible en volume au prix de 9,95 $US par lot
de 1000. Une carte d'évaluation est également disponible.
<< Le SY87725L SERDES gčre tous les signaux ŕ haute fréquence dans une
ONU (Unité de réseau optique) et constitue une solution économique idéale
pour une ONU programmable ou extensible dans le cadre d'un pairage avec un
FPGA économique, >>, a déclaré Thomas S. Wong, vice-président des produits ŕ
large bande passante de Micrel. << Avec la flexibilité de
l'émetteur-récepteur et le faible coĂťt d'un FPGA, nos clients peuvent offrir
des solutions ONU seulement limitées par leur imagination. >>
Le SY87725L comporte une interface ŕ 4 bits ainsi qu'une option de débit
binaire double afin de réduire la fréquence d'horloge. Ceci permet d'utiliser
le FPGA le plus économique possible sans augmentation significative des
broches E/S. Ce dispositif comporte également un circuit auto-alignement
novateur qui simplifie encore plus la spécification critique de
temporisation. La pičce fonctionne avec une alimentation unique de 3,3V et
une consommation typique de 1W. Les interfaces entrée/sortie parallčles ŕ 4
bits comportent une E/S LVDS. Le produit est disponible en options de boîtier
EPAD-TQFP et ŕ 64 broches (10mm x 10mm) sans plomb .
Ă propos de Micrel, Inc.
Micrel Inc. est un fabricant mondial de premier plan de solutions CI
destinées aux marchés mondiaux de l'analogique, de l'Ethernet et du haut
débit. La société produit notamment des semi-conducteurs mixtes, analogiques
et de puissance de pointe, des CI de communications, de gestion d'horloge, de
commutateurs Ethernet et d'émetteurs-récepteurs ŕ couche physique haute
performance. Parmi ses clients figurent des fabricants de premier plan de
produits pour les entreprises, le grand public, l'industrie, le secteur
mobile, les télécommunications, l'automobile et l'informatique. La société a
son sičge et son usine de fabrication de tranches de pointe ŕ San Jose en
Californie, ainsi que des bureaux de vente et de services ŕ la clientčle et
des centres de conception haute technologie dans les Amériques, en Europe et
en Asie. La société possčde également un réseau extensif de revendeurs et de
représentants dans le monde. Site web: http://www.micrel.com .
Site Web : http://www.micrel.com
Micrel Inc.
Julieanne DiBene, Communications de marketing de Micrel Inc., +1-408-474-1276, Julie.DiBene@Micrel.com
Integrated Electrical Services Announces Return Of Collateral From Surety Provider
HOUSTON, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. ("IES") announced today that its primary provider of surety bonds, The Chubb Corporation, has agreed to return $5.0 million of collateral to IES, effective immediately.
Michael Caliel, IES' president and chief executive officer, stated, "We are extremely pleased to receive this return of collateral as it will have an immediate, positive effect on our cash flow. We believe this demonstrates that our initiatives and actions taken over the past several months have resulted in improved confidence from our primary surety provider."
Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. is a national provider of electrical solutions to the commercial and industrial, residential and service markets. The company offers electrical system design and installation, contract maintenance and service to large and small customers, including general contractors, developers and corporations of all sizes.
This press release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, all of which are based upon various estimates and assumptions that the company believes to be reasonable as of the date hereof. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual future outcomes to differ materially from those set forth in such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to the company's ability to meet debt service obligations and related financial and other covenants; limitations on the availability and the increased costs of surety bonds required for certain projects; the inherent uncertainties relating to estimating future operating results and the company's ability to generate sales, operating income, or cash flow; potential difficulty in addressing material weaknesses in the inventory and control environment at one business unit that has been identified by the company and its independent auditors; fluctuations in operating results because of downturns in levels of construction; inaccurate estimates used in entering into and executing contracts; inaccuracies in estimating revenue and percentage of completion on contracts; difficulty in managing the operation of existing entities; the high level of competition in the construction industry both from third parties and ex-employees; increases in costs or limitations on availability of labor, especially qualified electricians, increase in costs of commodities used in our industry of steel, copper and gasoline; accidents resulting from the numerous physical hazards associated with the company's work; loss of key personnel particularly presidents of business units; business disruption and costs associated with the Securities and Exchange Commission investigation or class action now pending; litigation risks and uncertainties, including in connection with the ongoing SEC investigation; unexpected liabilities or losses associated with warranties; difficulties in integrating new types of work into existing subsidiaries; inability of the company to incorporate new accounting, control and operating procedures; the loss of productivity, either at the corporate office or operating level resulting from changed procedures or management personnel; disruptions or inability to effectively manage consolidations.
You should understand that the foregoing, as well as other risk factors discussed in this document, in IES' annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2006 and in IES' quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. IES undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise information concerning the company's restructuring efforts, borrowing availability, or its cash position or any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are provided in this press release pursuant to the safe harbor established under the private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and should be evaluated in the context of the estimates, assumptions, uncertainties, and risks described herein.
General information about us can be found at http://www.ies-co.com/ under "Investor Relations." Our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, as well as any amendments to those reports, are available free of charge through our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we file them with, or furnish them to, the SEC.
Contacts: Randy Guba, CFO
Integrated Electrical Services, Inc.
713-860-1500
Ken Dennard / ksdennard@drg-e.com
Karen Roan / kcroan@drg-e.com
DRG&E / 713-529-6600
Integrated Electrical Services, Inc.
CONTACT: Randy Guba, CFO of Integrated Electrical Services, Inc., +1-713-860-1500; or Ken Dennard, ksdennard@drg-e.com, or Karen Roan, kcroan@drg-e.com, both of DRG&E, +1-713-529-6600, for Integrated Electrical Services, Inc.
Web site: http://www.ies-co.com/
Romtelecom Selects Amdocs Partner Manager 7 and Systems Integration ServicesAmdocs to help largest multi-play provider in Romania further differentiate with innovative satellite TV, next-generation broadband Internet and number portability offerings
ST. LOUIS, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amdocs , the leading provider of customer experience systems, announced today that Romtelecom, the largest telecommunications company in Romania offering wireline, Internet and satellite TV services, will deploy the Amdocs Partner Manager 7 product. With this deployment, Romtelecom will be upgrading an earlier version of the product deployed at Romtelecom in 2005 to support inter-carrier settlements. Amdocs Partner Manager 7 offers advanced tools for managing relationships with content partners and will allow Romtelecom to rapidly and cost-efficiently introduce new, partner-based, next generation content services such as voice and TV over Internet Protocol (IP). In addition, it will allow Romtelecom to launch number portability. Amdocs will serve as the systems integrator for the deployment.
Amdocs Partner Manager 7 is part of the Amdocs 7 suite which was launched in January 2007. It enables sophisticated and multi-party partner settlement scenarios, and will also allow Romtelecom to increase the market attractiveness and profitability of its existing lines of business including innovative satellite TV rating schemes based on number of viewers per location or program. This will also simplify the launch of new partner-based multi- play bundles and assure the capturing of the associated revenues.
"With the deployment of Amdocs Partner Manager 7, Amdocs will be providing us with unique partner settlement convergence and capabilities across inter- carrier and content partnerships -- a powerful engine for revenue growth at minimum total cost of ownership (TCO)," said Monica Savencu, Chief Division, Systems Development Directorate, Romtelecom. "Furthermore, Amdocs has already proven to us it can deliver. Tasking it once again with the systems integration role on top of providing the software, we will ensure additional TCO advantages."
Amdocs Partner Manager automates the entire partnership lifecycle and provides a holistic view of the partner. It reduces time-to-market for new products through easy partner recruitment and management and the accelerated introduction of new partnership business models. It can support multiple partners of any scale and the accurate calculation of complex settlement agreements. Offering partner self-care capabilities, it drives increased partner satisfaction while reducing the service provider's operational costs. Its advancements in content partner settlement leverage numerous implementations of the product to support content partnerships.
"Amdocs 7 is the first industry-specific software suite that enables service providers to achieve and profit from convergence -- offering customers access to any service, over any network, at any time and on any device," said Michael Matthews, chief marketing officer of Amdocs. "Amdocs Partner Manager 7 supports the complex requirements of convergence, reflecting the promise of Amdocs 7. It will help Romtelecom as it transforms from a traditional telephony provider into a retailer of multi-media and entertainment services to drive customer retention and adoption."
Amdocs Partner Manager 7 offers built-in support for IMS-based offerings and incorporates service oriented architecture (SOA) capabilities. This ensures cost effectiveness when integrating with third party software and, ultimately, enhanced interoperability in a next generation, truly convergent environment.
About Amdocs
Amdocs is the market leader in customer experience systems innovation, enabling world-leading service providers to deliver an integrated, innovative and the intentional customer experience(TM) -- at every point of service. Amdocs provides solutions that deliver customer experience excellence, combining the software, service and expertise to help our customers execute their strategies and achieve service, operational & financial excellence. A global company with revenue of $2.48 billion in fiscal 2006, Amdocs has over 16,000 employees and serves customers in more than 50 countries around the world. For more information, visit Amdocs at http://www.amdocs.com/.
Amdocs Forward-Looking Statement
This press release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about Amdocs' growth and business results in future quarters. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be obtained or that any deviations will not be material. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to, the effects of general economic conditions, Amdocs' ability to grow in the business segments it serves, adverse effects of market competition, rapid technological shifts that may render the Company's products and services obsolete, potential loss of a major customer, our ability to develop long-term relationships with our customers, and risks associated with operating businesses in the international market. Amdocs may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, however the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These and other risks are discussed at greater length in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, filed on December 13, 2006 and in our quarterly 6-K furnished on February 6 and May 11, 2007.
Amdocs
CONTACT: Katie Pagliara, Access Communications for Amdocs, +1-917-522- 3531, or kpagliara@accesspr.com
Web site: http://www.amdocs.com/
Digital Music Group Announces New TV and Video Content AcquisitionsUltraman, Classic Wrestling, and Extreme Sports Highlight Additions to DMGI Video Library
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digital Music Group, Inc. , a content owner and global leader in the digital distribution of independently owned music, TV and film catalogs, announced today a number of new long-term exclusive video content acquisitions totaling over 400 hours of new video content.
"The deals announced today represent a significant expansion of our already extensive DMGI video library," said Mitchell Koulouris, CEO of DMGI. "This fantastic new content extends our DMGI Kids, Edge, and Sports categories which we are distributing through our rapidly expanding network of Internet and mobile video partners including YouTube, AOL's IN2TV, Joost, Amazon, Sprint Movies and many others."
Ultraman 80 and Ultraman Toward the Future
Featuring over 60 episodes between the two programs, the superhero/science fiction classic Ultraman 80 and Ultraman Toward the Future are among the most popular TV cult classics of the 20th century. A number of Ultraman episodes are already available on an ad-supported streaming basis at http://www.in2tv.com/.
Wrestling Titans
The Wrestling Titans series features over 100 hours of classic wrestling content including wrestling legends such as Gorgeous George, Freddie Blassie, Captain Lou Albano, Pat Patterson, Andre The Giant, Lex Luger, Junkyard Dog, Nature Boy Ric Flair and many more. The series chronicles the golden years of wrestling and features the top names in the sport from the 1960's to the 1980's.
Trident Action Sports
The Trident Action Sports series features over 100 hours of world class extreme sports including BMX racing, snowboarding, moto-cross, skateboarding, motorcycle long distance jumping and much more. Some of the top athletes in each sport are featured including Mike Metzger, Jeremy McGrath, The Bounty Hunter, Oxx, Mickey Diamond, and Kenny "The Cowboy" Bartram.
Endless Fun Productions
Endless Fun is surfing's answer to adventure programming. Filmed entirely in high definition video this series contains over 100 hours of surfing action in some of the hottest and most exotic locations in the world including Costa Rica, Guatemala, California's secret hotspots, Baja, Mainland Mexico and Indonesia.
Over The Edge
A funny and entertaining series featuring over 100 vignettes of crazy people doing zany things, Over The Edge is produced on location throughout the United States and around the world.
About DMGI
Founded in 2005, Digital Music Group Inc. is a content owner and global leader in the digital distribution of independently owned music and video content. DMGI acquires the digital rights to media catalogs and digitally encodes them into multiple formats for distribution to digital entertainment services operating over the Internet and wireless, cable and mobile networks. Our digital entertainment service partners include: the iTunes Store, Google Video, YouTube, AOL/In2TV, RealNetworks, Napster, Wal- Mart Music, MusicNet, Verizon, Sprint, InfoSpace, Moderati, Zingy, 9 Squared, and many others. For more information, please visit http://www.dmgi.com/.
Digital Music Group is a trademark of Digital Music Group, Inc. Other names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements (including, without limitation, information regarding Digital Music Group's distribution of the Ultraman, Wrestling Titans, Trident Action Sports, Endless Fun, and Over the Edge video catalogs and making these catalogs available through current and future digital entertainment services) that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the results of DMGI to differ materially from management's current expectations. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors including, among others: unforeseen difficulties assembling and processing the video content; the market demand for digital video recordings and potential changes in consumers' tastes and preferences in video; and our dependence on digital entertainment services for the distribution and sale of our video content. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties described in DMGI's most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report for 2006 on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 30, 2007 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 14, 2007. Digital Music Group assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.
Press Contact
Foeller Communications: Kurt Foeller, Telephone: 415-578-3251
e-mail: dmgi@foellercom.com
Investor Relations Contact
Digital Music Group, Inc.: Karen Davis, Chief Financial Officer,
Telephone: (916) 239-6010 x2505
Allen & Caron Inc.: Jesse Deal, Account Manager,
Telephone: (212) 691-8087,
e-mail: Jesse@allencaron.com
Digital Music Group, Inc.
CONTACT: Kurt Foeller of Foeller Communications, +1-415-578-3251, dmgi@foellercom.com; Karen Davis, Chief Financial Officer, +1-916-239-6010 x2505; or Jesse Deal, Account Manager, Allen & Caron Inc., +1-212-691-8087, Jesse@allencaron.com
Web site: http://www.digitalmusicgroupinc.com/
NetEase.com Appoints New Independent Non-Executive Board Member Alice Cheng
BEIJING, June 5 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NetEase.com, Inc. , one of China's leading Internet and online game services providers, today announced that its board of directors has approved the appointment of Ms. Alice Cheng to the Company's Board of Directors effective June 1, 2007. Ms. Cheng is an independent non-executive board member who will serve on the Audit Committee.
Ms. Cheng is currently the Chief Financial Officer of BBK Electronics Corp., Ltd., a leading consumer electronics manufacturer in China. Prior to joining BBK in 2005, she was the Financial Controller for Wistron Corporation, a public Taiwanese manufacturer of information and communication products, and earlier, she served in various financial roles with international personal computer manufacturer Acer Inc. for more than ten years. Ms. Cheng began her career at an accounting firm in Taiwan which subsequently merged with KPMG. Ms. Cheng is a Certified Public Accountant in both China and Taiwan and holds an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizona.
''We are delighted to welcome Ms. Cheng to our Board of Directors,'' said William Ding, Chief Executive Officer and Director of NetEase. ''Her financial expertise and technology industry acumen are strong complements to our board and executive team, and we look forward to her immediate contributions.''
Ms. Cheng's appointment fills the NetEase board seat made vacant following the resignation of Mr. Donghua Ding.
About NetEase
NetEase.com, Inc. is a leading China-based Internet technology company that pioneered the development of applications, services and other technologies for the Internet in China. NetEase's online communities and personalized premium services have established a large and stable user base for the NetEase websites which are operated by its affiliates. For the month of March 2007, the NetEase websites had more than 676 million average daily page views, making the Group one of the most popular destinations in China and on the World Wide Web. In particular, NetEase provides online game services to Internet users through the licensing or in-house development of massively multi-player online role-playing games, including Fantasy Westward Journey, Westward Journey Online II and Datang.
NetEase also offers online advertising on its websites which enables advertisers to reach its substantial user base. In addition, NetEase has paid listings on its search engine and web directory and classified ads services, as well as an online mall, which provides opportunities for e-commerce and traditional businesses to establish their own storefront on the Internet. NetEase also offers wireless value-added services such as news and information content, matchmaking services, music and photos from the Web which are sent over SMS, MMS, WAP, IVR and Color Ring-back Tone technologies.
Other community services which the NetEase websites offer include instant messaging, online personal ads, matchmaking, alumni clubs, personal home pages and community forums. NetEase is also the largest provider of free e-mail services in China. Furthermore, the NetEase websites provide various channels of content. NetEase aggregates news content on world events, sports, science and technology, and financial markets, as well as entertainment content such as cartoons, games, astrology and jokes, from over one hundred international and domestic content providers.
For more information, please contact:
Brandi Piacente
Investor Relations
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: brandi@corp.netease.com
Grace Zhao
NetEase.com, Inc.
Tel: +86-10-8255-8208
Email: gracezhao@corp.netease.com
NetEase.com, Inc.
CONTACT: Brandi Piacente, Investor Relations, +1-212-481-2050, or brandi@corp.netease.com, for NTES; or Grace Zhao of NetEase.com, Inc., +86-10-8255-8208, or gracezhao@corp.netease.com
O2 announces Sierra Wireless USB ModemO2 first in Europe to launch the Sierra Wireless AirCard(R) 875U USB Modem
LONDON, UK and VANCOUVER, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- O2 and Sierra Wireless today announced the availability of the Wireless USB Modem (Sierra Wireless AirCard(R) 875U) on the O2 network in the UK. Designed for mobile professionals on the move, the Wireless USB modem from O2 provides an always-on Internet connection through the USB port, enabling greater compatibility with a wide range of computers, and offers optimal performance through in-built battery and easy configuration.
Enabling users to work at home, in the office or on the move, the Wireless USB Modem from O2 is designed to work on GPRS and 3G networks, as well as EDGE and HSDPA networks in many countries around the world(x). Users can send or receive information at speeds of up to 384Kbps (when in 3G coverage) and up to 53.6Kbps on GPRS while only paying for data sent and received, allowing them to stay connected to the Internet at no additional cost.
Setting up the Wireless USB Modem from O2 is quick and easy. Users simply place an O2 Data SIM into the Wireless USB Modem and load the Sierra Wireless Watcher software supplied to a Desktop PC or laptop. The Wireless USB Modem connects through a flip-out connector to a USB port on the Desktop PC or laptop running Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Mac OS X operating systems. To extend flexibility for users who would like to connect it to a Desktop PC, the Wireless USB Modem comes with a docking station that can be plugged into the back of the computer and sit conveniently on a desk.
"The Wireless USB Modem is a great addition to O2's range of products and services for mobile professionals on the move," said Phil Ledward, Head of Data Marketing at O2. "Providing fast access speeds and a quick and easy setup, the Wireless USB Modem from O2 enables users to get the most out of their time wherever they are."
"We are pleased to work with O2 to deliver the Sierra Wireless AirCard 875U USB modem to O2 data customers," said Jim Lahey, Vice President, EMEA for Sierra Wireless. "The Wireless USB Modem offers a convenient option for those who want more flexibility than a PC card or an ExpressCard provides, without compromising the high-performance, reliable wireless connection they need and expect from O2 and from Sierra Wireless."
The Wireless USB Modem from O2 is now on sale at (pnds stlg)120rrp and is available in O2 retail stores and online at http://www.o2.co.uk/.
(x) International GPRS usage is offered where O2 has a partner network.
Charges vary by country.
About O2
O2 is a leading provider of mobile services to consumers and businesses in the UK. These services include voice, text, media messaging, games, music and video, as well as always on data connections via GPRS, 3G and WLAN. Every month, O2's 17.8 million customers send well over a billion text messages. O2 UK is part of Telefonica O2 Europe which comprises mobile network operators in the UK, Ireland and Slovakia along with integrated fixed/mobile businesses in Germany and the Czech Republic. Telefonica O2 Europe also owns 50% of the Tesco Mobile and Tchibo Mobilfunk joint venture businesses in the UK and Germany respectively as well as having 100% ownership of Be, a leading UK fixed broadband provider.
O2 was ranked as 5th best place to work in the Best Companies to Work for 2007 List and has been awarded a two-star accreditation denoting an 'outstanding' company.
(For b-roll footage of O2, please visit http://www.thenewshub.co.uk/)
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless modems and software connect people all over the world with mobile broadband networks that keep them in touch, informed, and productive from wherever they need to be. The Company offers a diverse product portfolio addressing enterprise, consumer, original equipment manufacturer, machine-to-machine, and specialized vertical industry markets, and provides professional services to customers requiring expertise in wireless design, integration, and carrier certification. With 2006 revenues of $221 million, Sierra Wireless is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada with additional offices in Carlsbad and Hayward, California; London; and Hong Kong. For more information about Sierra Wireless, visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/.
"AirCard" is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Sierra Wireless Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, plans and timing for the introduction or enhancement of our services and products, statements about future market conditions, supply conditions, channel and end customer demand conditions, revenues, gross margins, operating expenses, profits, and other expectations, intentions, and plans contained in this press release that are not historical fact. Our expectations regarding future revenues and earnings depend in part upon our ability to successfully develop, manufacture, and supply products that we do not produce today and that meet defined specifications. When used in this press release, the words "plan", "expect", "believe", and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current expectations. They are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in technology and changes in the wireless data communications market. In light of the many risks and uncertainties surrounding the wireless data communications market, you should understand that we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release will be realized.
CONTACT: Sharlene Myers, Media Communication Specialist, Sierra Wireless, Inc., Direct phone: (604) 232-1445, Fax: (604) 232-1475, smyers@sierrawireless.com, http://www.sierrawireless.com/
Sierra Wireless, Inc.
CONTACT: Sharlene Myers, Media Communication Specialist, Sierra Wireless, Inc., Direct phone: (604) 232-1445, Fax: (604) 232-1475, smyers@sierrawireless.com, http://www.sierrawireless.com/
Dow Jones Introduces Synaptica 6.4 for Improved Business Semantic Management
NEW YORK, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dow Jones & Company today introduced Synaptica 6.4 -- its latest semantic Web-enabled knowledge organization system for the enterprise. Synaptica 6.4 simplifies and standardizes vocabulary and metadata management in order to unlock valuable business intelligence.
Synaptica 6.4 allows subject matter experts, taxonomists, content managers, Web developers and IT professionals to collaborate and create structured vocabularies including taxonomies, thesauri and ontologies. These vocabularies can be deployed for search enhancement, machine-aided indexing and metadata tagging, as well as in content management systems and Web portals. Using unique audience-centric management capabilities and standardized, semantic Web-enabled tools that encode in formation in a way that allows machines to understand the meaning, Synaptica 6.4 can enhance information access, improve workflow and optimize data quality.
"Computers can store, search and display enormous amounts of information, but until recently machines have not been able to understand the meaning of the content," said Dave Clarke, global taxonomy director, Dow Jones. "Now, with the semantic Web being able to capture the meaning in a machine-readable way, users can discover latent information and make new connections between isolated content while benefiting from comprehensive and precise information recall."
Synaptica 6.4 offers many new, customer-requested enhancements such as:
-- Semantic Web-enabled: In addition to encoding information in such a way
that machines can 'understand' the meaning on the page, the Semantic
Web also presents the text and graphics. This next-generation
technology will promote conceptual search and the cross-searchability
of data drawn together from diverse sources. Taxonomies are the key to
semantic encoding and Synaptica supports the latest Worldwide Web
Consortium (W3C) standards - RDF SKOS and OWL."
-- Audience-centric views: Because enterprises may have many internal and
external audiences, one-size-fits-all taxonomies often fail to meet the
different needs of these segmented audiences. Synaptica's unique and
innovative Audience-Centric Taxonomy feature allows the taxonomy to
present itself differently for each defined user community.
-- Governance tools: Governance is facilitated by delivering the right
information to the right stakeholders at the right time. A new suite of
tools can automatically disseminate critical governance reports, such
as candidate term or hierarchy changes, to need-to-know users such as
subject matter experts, content managers and taxonomists. Synaptica's
extensive permissions layer provides companies with the ability to
decide who can suggest, define, add or deactivate terms, change
hierarchies and create scope notes.
-- Web services-enabled: Synaptica's Web services API layer provides
access to system functionality and enables full integration with
external applications, supporting term and relationship searching,
browsing and editing for an improved user experience.
-- Performance-tuned interface: New Web technologies such as AJAX have
been employed to de-clutter screens, improve workflow, speed the
editorial process and reduce training time.
Dow Jones's Client Solutions group provides a wide variety of organizations with taxonomy management software solutions including Synaptica 6.4. The group's highly scalable team of taxonomy experts can provide strategic advice on taxonomy development and expert assistance with content integration. Consultants work with clients on a modular basis in the key project phases of assessment, design, delivery, adoption and maintenance.
For more information about Synaptica 6.4, visit http://www.factiva.com/products/taxonomy/synaptica, or to learn more about our services, visit http://www.dowjones.com/clientsolutions.
About Dow Jones
Dow Jones & Company (NYSE: DJ; dowjones.com) is a leading provider of global business news and information services. Its Consumer Media Group publishes The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch and the Far Eastern Economic Review. Its Enterprise Media Group includes Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Dow Jones Client Solutions, Dow Jones Indexes and Dow Jones Financial Information Services. Its Local Media Group operates community-based information franchises. Dow Jones provides news content to CNBC and radio stations in the U.S.
Dow Jones & Company
CONTACT: Shannon Sullivan, Public Relations Manager of Dow Jones, Americas & APAC, +1-609-627-2312, shannon.sullivan@dowjones.com; Melanie Surplice, Public Relations Manager of Dow Jones, UKI, CEMA, +44-207-542 8837, melanie.surplice@dowjones.com
Web site: http://www.dowjones.com/
Nokia Powers Mobile Email Solution for PCCW MobileLeading Hong Kong Carrier Breaks Into Growing Business Mobility Market With Comprehensive Wireless Mobility Offering From Nokia
NEW YORK, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia today announced an agreement with PCCW mobile, a leading mobile carrier in Hong Kong, to provide the mobile email platform for the carrier's mobile business services for Hong Kong. The Nokia Intellisync solution will allow PCCW mobile to offer secure, easy-to-use mobile email to its business and consumer customers under its own brand. The Nokia mobileware offers PCCW mobile the opportunity to address the business market while greatly increasing the ease of use of mobile email. The service, branded as 'PUSH eMail' will be available in June 2007.
Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email provides PCCW mobile with a platform that enables customers to easily access their email, calendar, contacts, notes and task lists on a variety of handheld devices that run on Symbian and Windows Mobile/Pocket PC operating systems. From basic business email to an advanced attachment handling and contact and calendar synchronization, Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email provides the industry's most comprehensive mobility platform, with support for all key groupware environments including MS Exchange, Lotus Domino, Novell Groupwise and POP/IMAP messaging platforms.
"Mobility is going mainstream and businesses and individuals alike need proven, dependable and secure wireless messaging services," said Mathia Nalappan, vice president, APAC Operations, Nokia Enterprise Solutions, Nokia. "Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email provides PCCW mobile the ability to offer the combination of functionality, security and ease of use to its business and consumer customers enabling them to continue to offer best-in-class mobility services for their new and existing customers. PCCW mobile can depend not only on the powerful capabilities of Nokia Intellisync mobilware, but also on our presence, reputation and service."
"PCCW mobile is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience with our innovative products and services," said Gary Chow, Managing Director, PCCW Commercial Group. "We understand the need for comprehensive mobility services at a simple and user friendly package. Our agreement with Nokia provides the performance, features and dependability our business customers demand, demonstrating our continued leadership as the carrier of choice for the commercial market in Hong Kong."
Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email is a part of the Nokia Intellisync Mobile Suite, a portfolio of products that reside on a single server and can be used in isolation or paired together to create a comprehensive mobility solution. The Nokia Intellisync Mobile Suite server provides businesses with the flexibility, manageability, and extensibility to connect virtually any corporate data to virtually any device, over almost any network, to meet both current and future mobility needs.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with experiences in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business mobility through these devices. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions and services for communications networks.
http://www.nokia.com/
Nokia
CONTACT: Media Enquiries: Nokia , Communications, Tel. +358-7180-34900, Email: press.office@nokia.com. Nokia, Americas, Communications, Tel. +1-972-894-4573, Email: communication.corp@nokia.com. Nokia, APAC, Communications, Tel. +65-6723-2323, Email: communications.apac@nokia.com . Industry Analyst Enquiries: Nokia, Industry Analyst Relations, Tel. +1-914-536-3712, Email: industry.analyst@nokia.com
Gemalto Announces Planned Ending of Registration of its Shares Under US Securities Laws
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 29, 2007, Gemalto announced that it had acquired
100% of the shares of Gemplus International S.A. ("Gemplus") following its
Public Exchange Offer and the completion of the mandatory squeeze-out of the
Gemplus shares, in transactions exempt from the registration requirements of
the U.S. Securities Act of 1933. Consequently, Gemplus shares were delisted
from the Eurolist of Euronext Paris S.A. and the Gemplus American depositary
shares were delisted from the Nasdaq Global Select Market. As a result of the
transaction, Gemalto was deemed to succeed to the registration of Gemplus
under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act").
Pursuant to recently adopted Rule 12h-6(h) of the Exchange
Act, Gemalto gives notice today that it intends to terminate the registration
of its Ordinary Shares, no par value, under section 12(g) of the Exchange Act
and to terminate any of its remaining reporting obligations under section
13(a) or section 15(d) of the Exchange Act. To this end, Gemalto filed today
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a certification on Form 15F
in order to effect such termination.
Contact information:
Stéphane Bisseuil
Investor Relations
T: +33-1-55-01-50-97
E-mail: stephane.bisseuil@gemalto.com
FINEO
Investor Relations
T: +33-1-56-33-32-31
E-mail: gemalto@fineo.com
Rémi Calvet
Senior Vice President,
Corporate Communications
T: +33-6-22-72-81-58
E-mail: remi.calvet@gemalto.com
Emmanuelle Saby
Media
T: +33-1-55-01-57-27
E-mail: emmanuelle.saby@gemalto.com
Gemalto
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Broadcom VideoCore(R) Technology Powers the Industry's Most Extensive Reference Design Platform for Developing Next Generation Portable Multimedia PlayersNew Development Platform Converges Leading Broadcom(R) Technologies in Mobile Multimedia, Bluetooth(R), Wi-Fi(R) and Power Management
TAIPEI, Taiwan, -- 2007 Computex International -- June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Broadcom Corporation , a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced a new reference design platform for developing next generation portable multimedia devices. Co-developed with Micro-Star International (MSI), a leading Taiwanese original design manufacturer (ODM), the platform integrates leading edge components from Broadcom's VideoCore(R) applications processor, Bluetooth(R), FM tuner radio, Wi-Fi(R) and power management portfolios into a single, small form factor design solution. The new reference design platform includes a full library of software applications and associated board support software to speed time-to-market for advanced portable multimedia players and other mobile devices.
With the increasing popularity of portable media players, system developers are moving quickly to add advanced multimedia features and wireless connectivity to differentiate their products in this highly competitive market. The Broadcom(R) VideoCore applications processor, which is at the heart of the reference platform, delivers a flexible multimedia acceleration solution for high performance and very low power 2D/3D graphics, imaging, video and audio processing. The flexible nature of VideoCore technology enables product differentiation with rapid porting and support for frequently changing Internet codecs and multimedia technologies. Building on these advanced multimedia capabilities, Broadcom's platform also provides an enhanced user experience, enabling wireless stereo headphones, music downloads and web browsing via Broadcom's market leading Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices.
With additional functionality driving increased integration complexity, the Broadcom reference design is offered as a means of supporting rapid market introduction without compromising functionality or component selection. Broadcom's new reference design platform solves many design complexity problems via proven components designed for interoperability.
One example is the integration of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Both technologies operate within the same 2.4GHz radio frequency band, potentially introducing interference issues. With Broadcom's new converged reference design platform, the radio co-existence issues (as well as other design complexities) have been addressed in the component design process, greatly reducing development time and effort. Similarly, the platform integrates media player software applications, media codecs and the Linux(R) operating system to further simplify product development.
"Our new converged platform pulls the key mobile multimedia and communications technologies together in one integrated system that can be quickly adapted to meet the aggressive objectives of leading product developers and manufacturers," said Steve Barraclough, Director of Business Development of Broadcom's Mobile Multimedia line of business. "Since Broadcom can uniquely provide the most extensive range of proven industry-leading wireless and mobile communications components, this platform offers a reliable, no-compromise solution for developing next generation portable media products."
"We were able to develop quickly a complete media player device for our key customers within 6 months by utilizing the new Broadcom platform," said Jerry Lin, Sales Manager of MSI. "The broad array of technologies, brought together in a highly adaptable platform design, enables significant advantages in both time-to-market and product differentiation - a combination that our OEM customers appreciate."
Converged Reference Design Platform Features
Broadcom's converged reference design platform referred to as the Hawaii Platform combines the key technologies required for next generation portable music player devices and includes the following:
-- Applications Processing - The BCM2820 includes a powerful applications
processor based on the ARM11 architecture (widely adopted in the
industry and includes an existing code base that can be conveniently
leveraged to enable flexibility in design and product differentiation).
-- Multimedia Processing - The BCM2820 also integrates Broadcom's
VideoCore multimedia engine (currently shipping in popular portable
media players worldwide). The VideoCore coprocessor provides low power
consumption during video and audio encode and decode, 8 Megapixel
digital photos, and television output.
-- Wi-Fi - The low-power BCM4326, from Broadcom's industry-leading Wi-Fi
portfolio that includes several client devices enabling high-
performance 802.11b/g connectivity. Broadcom's successful Wi-Fi
solutions are featured in an installed base of notebook computers and
other mobile devices from leading manufacturers;
-- Bluetooth/FM Tuner - The BCM2048 single-chip Bluetooth transceiver is
based on Broadcom's highly successful Bluetooth architecture, which is
shipping in hundreds of millions of existing mobile phones, and
includes the richest portfolio of software profiles and functionality
available. The chip also supports enhanced data rate (EDR), all
Bluetooth 2.0 features and many Bluetooth 2.1 features. Showcasing
Broadcom's integration expertise, the BCM2048 also includes an on-chip
FM radio receiver, which includes high receiver sensitivity, station
information enhancements through intelligent radio data service (RDS)
and radio broadcast data service (RBDS) processing, and superior tuning
and station search functions;
-- Power Management - The BCM59001 power management unit (PMU), designed
specifically to address the increasingly complex system requirements of
mobile devices, maximizing battery life while ensuring that the various
communications subsystems are adequately powered for optimum
performance.
Availability
The new Broadcom converged co-existence reference design platform is available now in association with Micro-Star International (MSI), a leading Taiwanese ODM. Demonstrations for the Broadcom reference design, as well as ODM partner products, will be conducted this week at 2007 Computex International.
About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation is a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications. Our products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment. Broadcom provides the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of- the-art system-on-a-chip and software solutions to manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices. These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything(R).
Broadcom is one of the world's largest fabless semiconductor companies, with 2006 revenue of $3.67 billion, and holds over 2,000 U.S. and 800 foreign patents, more than 6,000 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video and data.
Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. Broadcom may be contacted at +1.949.926.5000 or at http://www.broadcom.com/.
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Danone Improves Manufacturing and Supply Chain Performance with ILOG Plant PowerOpsDanone's Mexico Plant Moves to Integrated Planning of Intermediate Products and Finished Goods with Efficient Scheduling of Cleaning Activities and Changeovers
PARIS, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ILOG(R) (Nasdaq: ILOG; Euronext: ILO, ISIN: FR0004042364), today announced that Groupe Danone, the world's leading maker of fresh dairy products and bottled water and the second largest provider of biscuits and cereal products, has deployed ILOG Plant PowerOps(R) (PPO) at one of its largest fresh dairy plants in Irapuato, Mexico. Thanks to the use of ILOG PPO, the plant has moved from weekly production planning with mixed scheduling quality to daily planning and high-quality scheduling, improving throughput and customer service while reducing waste and maximizing shelf life quality.
Groupe Danone is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, with 88,000 employees and worldwide sales of over euro 14 billion (US $18.5 billion) in 2006. Approximately 56 percent of Danone's revenue comes from its fresh dairy product division, which has more than 40 plants worldwide. The division grew over nine percent in 2006, and experienced growth rates exceeding 20 percent in many major emerging markets, including Argentina, Mexico, Russia and Turkey.
The planning and scheduling functions for Danone's fresh dairy production were historically addressed using a combination of home-grown and packaged applications, but these systems could not properly manage the true complexity of the fresh dairy business. A typical Danone fresh dairy plant produces 10 intermediate products that are then used in the production of 120 finished products on 15 to 25 packaging lines. Between preparation, pasteurization, fermentation and storage, as many as 100 tanks can be used in the process. During these steps, care must be taken to ensure high standards of sanitation, control of allergens, batch traceability and maximum product freshness. The plant must closely coordinate the two primary production processes: the transformation of raw materials (e.g., milk, milk powders and yeast) into intermediate products, and production of the finished goods on the filling and packaging lines. The right amount of each intermediate product has to be scheduled, and it has to be used within strict time windows. Cleaning rules must be enforced while minimizing down time.
Danone's former systems could not generate integrated schedules for the production of the intermediate products and the finished goods, nor could they find the best combination of production strategies. Further, planners were reluctant to embrace the other, inadequate solutions and kept using Microsoft(R) Excel spreadsheets. A key goal of the Danone worldwide IT initiative was to find a scheduling solution that could satisfy both the business goals and the ease-of-use requirements of the planners.
A key requirement of any new solution was that it be able to leverage Danone's existing investment in SAP APO. By extending APO with ILOG Plant PowerOps, Danone moved from its home-grown, loosely-coupled scheduling system, which took two days to generate an imperfectly optimized plan, to a system that generates high-quality schedules in under 15 minutes. Using PPO, Danone planners are able to deliver better schedules while realizing the benefits of complete integration with SAP APO. The planners appreciate the ease of use and increased amount of information at their fingertips.
ILOG PPO also serves as a collaboration tool between the manufacturing and supply chain departments, allowing them to more easily find the best balance between inventory levels and operational efficiency. Now, everyone involved can see the impact of unexpected changes in demand on the manufacturing process, as well as the impact of manufacturing operational decisions on inventory levels and order fulfillment rates.
"While comparing production plans generated with and without ILOG Plant PowerOps, we have been extremely happy to see that ILOG's application generates plans that improve every single one of our key performance indicators. Our plant in Irapuato is now equipped with an excellent planning and scheduling tool providing the best possible plans, while improving our operational flexibility and our ability to react quickly to unexpected events. Within Danone, the news is spreading quickly. We already have more requests for implementation in the next two years than we can satisfy. We are currently implementing the solution in Russia, with Argentina next in line," said Jean-Michel Egu, Director Business Solution at Danone.
More than 1,000 commercial customers, including over 150 of the Global 500, use ILOG's supply chain planning and scheduling applications and its optimization tools and engines to solve many of the world's most challenging planning and scheduling problems. ILOG optimization technology is also used by a majority of the leading supply chain management software vendors, as well as in research programs at over 1,000 universities around the world, making the products the "gold standard" for performance and solution quality in the operations research community.
About ILOG
ILOG delivers software and services that empower customers to make better decisions faster and manage change and complexity. Over 2,500 corporations and more than 465 leading software vendors rely on ILOG's market-leading business rule management system (BRMS), supply chain planning and scheduling applications, and optimization and visualization software components, to achieve dramatic returns on investment, create market-defining products and services, and sharpen their competitive edge. ILOG was founded in 1987 and employs more than 800 people worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.ilog.com/.
ILOG is a registered trademark, and ILOG Plant PowerOps is a trademark, of ILOG, Inc. and ILOG S.A. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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CONTACT: Monika Raj of ILOG, Inc., +1-408-991-7128, mraj@ilog.com
Web site: http://www.ilog.com/
Marvell-Based Consumer Electronics Devices Now Feature Seamless Integration with BitTorrent
SANTA CLARA, California, June 5 /PRNewswire/ --
- Marvell(R) 88F5182 SoC Optimized for the Internet's Leading Content
Delivery Protocol
Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL), the leader in storage, communications, and
consumer silicon solutions, today announced that BitTorrent, Inc. has
delivered an optimized software solution for the Marvell(R) 88F5182
system-on-chip (SoC) platform, to be made available for consumer electronics
devices such as network attached storage (NAS) devices, set-top boxes, and
media vault solutions. Consumer electronics manufacturers that utilize the
BitTorrent-certified 88F5182 chipset in their devices will now have the
ability to provide a complete media solution featuring compatibility with
BitTorrent, the global standard for high-quality content delivery on the
Internet.
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"There is a growing demand for consumer electronics devices that enable
BitTorrent. By coupling BitTorrent with our high-performance SoCs, Marvell is
providing a complete digital solution to our customers that will facilitate
consumer access to rich multimedia content and data," said Paramesh Gopi,
vice president and general manager of the Embedded and Emerging Business
Unit, Communications and Consumer Business Group at Marvell.
Designed to power a truly integrated digital experience in the home and
small-to-medium-sized businesses, Marvell media vault SoCs deliver
unprecedented levels of performance and ease of use on a variety of leading
NAS and consumer electronic devices. Marvell SoCs feature a CPU, peripherals,
and controllers in a single integrated package, enabling the convergence of
storage, networking, and smart media processing for a digital lifestyle.
Additional features include a quality-of-service (QoS) architecture that
prioritizes real-time audio and video traffic, and a superscalar pipeline
that enables high-end imaging applications such as laser printing.
"With an installed base of over 150 million BitTorrent users worldwide,
the next generation of Internet-connected devices are integrating BitTorrent
to ensure a simple and seamless digital entertainment experience for
consumers," said Ashwin Navin, president of BitTorrent, Inc. "Optimizing
BitTorrent to work with Marvell silicon at the component-level not only
provides manufacturers high-performance and quick time-to-market, but takes
full advantage of the entertainment content and commercial content delivery
services offered by BitTorrent."
About BitTorrent
BitTorrent is the global standard for delivering high-quality files over
the Internet. Millions of users worldwide are using BitTorrent's leading
peer-assisted content delivery platform to publish, discover and download
digital entertainment content quickly, easily and securely. Founded in 2004,
BitTorrent is a privately held company backed by venture capital firms, Accel
and DCM (formerly known as Doll Capital Management). The company is
headquartered in San Francisco, California. For more information, visit
http://www.bittorrent.com.
About Marvell
Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) is the leader in development of storage,
communications, and consumer silicon solutions. The company's diverse product
portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller,
wireless and storage solutions that power the entire communications
infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home and storage networking. As
used in this release, the terms "company" and "Marvell" refer to Marvell
Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries, including Marvell Semiconductor,
Inc. (MSI), Marvell Asia Pte Ltd (MAPL), Marvell Japan K.K., Marvell Taiwan
Ltd., Marvell International Ltd. (MIL), Marvell U.K. Limited, Marvell
Semiconductor Israel Ltd. (MSIL), Marvell Software Solutions Israel Ltd., and
Marvell Semiconductor Germany GmbH. MSI is headquartered in Santa Clara,
California and designs, develops and markets products on behalf of MIL and
MAPL. MSI may be contacted at +1-408-222-2500 or at http://www.marvell.com.
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Kolorific Licenses MIPS32(R) 24KEc(TM) Core for Next-Generation iDTV ApplicationsFirst Kolorific iDTV Multimedia Processors to Feature Two 24KEc(TM) Cores for Superior Design Flexibility
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MIPS Technologies, Inc., , a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital consumer and business applications, today announced that Kolorific, Inc. has licensed the MIPS32(R) 24KEc(TM) core for its next-generation DTV solutions. The new K9000 iDTV multimedia processors implement two 24KEc cores and feature superior video signal processing -- offering HDTV system developers a highly sophisticated solution that shortens design cycles and accelerates time-to-market.
According to In-Stat Research, the Digital TV market is estimated to increase from 83 million units worldwide in 2007 to 126 million units by 2010, a 14% CAGR.
"Our market segment is a hotly contested environment where the ability to respond to the ever-changing needs of our customers is critical to our success," said Wilson Chang, executive vice president of Kolorific, Inc. "MIPS Technologies' market leadership in high-growth digital home applications, including DTV, as well as the scalability and flexibility of its processor families make them the obvious choice for Kolorific as we continue to innovate with new display designs."
"As consumers demand more performance and sophistication from their digital devices, it's crucial that SoC designers have access to highly differentiated solutions that deliver on performance, area-efficiency and low power," said Brad Holtzinger, vice president of worldwide sales at MIPS Technologies. "Our proven technology, market leadership and broad ecosystem support allows customers like Kolorific to deliver superior products to a fiercely competitive market -- and win."
About Kolorific, Inc.
Kolorific, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor supplier of advanced video processors and total solutions for the fast-growing flat-panel HDTV market. Kolorific's SoCs process and optimize video, computer graphics and Web content on a variety of display devices, allowing OEM and ODM customers to simplify their product design, lower development and total bill-of-material costs, and reduce time-to-market.
Kolorific is headquartered in Milpitas, California and has offices in Taiwan and China. For more information, visit http://www.kolorific.com/, or call 408- 957-8858.
About MIPS Technologies
MIPS Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of industry- standard processor architectures and cores for digital consumer, networking, personal entertainment, communications and business applications. The company drives the broadest architectural alliance that delivers 32- and 64-bit embedded RISC solutions to the embedded market, and in combination with its licensees, offers the widest range of robust, scalable processors in standard, custom, semi-custom and application-specific products worldwide. MIPS Technologies currently owns more than 400 patent properties (patents and applications) worldwide and licenses its intellectual property to today's leading semiconductor companies, ASIC developers and system OEMs.
Today, MIPS-Based(TM) designs are integrated in millions of products around the world, including broadband devices from Linksys, digital cameras from Canon, DTVs and entertainment systems from Sony, DVD Recordable devices from Pioneer, digital set-top boxes from Motorola, network routers from Cisco and laser printers from Hewlett- Packard. Founded in 1998, MIPS Technologies is based in Mountain View, California, with offices worldwide. For more information, please contact (650) 567-5000 or visit http://www.mips.com/.
MIPS, MIPS32, 24KEc and MIPS-Based are trademarks or registered trademarks of MIPS Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks referred to herein are the property of their respective owners.
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CONTACT: Cathy Browne of MIPS Technologies, Inc., +1-650-567-5178, cbrowne@mips.com
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Marvell Announces Industry's Lowest Power Quad-Port Gigabit Ethernet PHY for Next-Generation Energy-Efficient Applications
SANTA CLARA, California, June 5 /PRNewswire/ --
- Marvell(R) Alaska(R) 88E1240 Quad-Port PHY Currently on Display at
Computex 2007
Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL), the leader in storage, communications, and
consumer silicon solutions, today announced the addition of the Marvell(R)
Alaska(R) 88E1240 to its family of Alaska single, dual, quad and octal
Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) transceivers. Featuring low-power consumption,
advanced power saving modes, and a high-level of integration, the 88E1240
greatly reduces system costs and improves thermal efficiency in high-port
density switching applications.
Marvell Alaska is a complete family of innovative Ethernet PHY
transceivers that meet the unique configurations and requirements of today's
vast networking environments. The Alaska 88E1240 is Marvell's latest
pin-compatible addition to the quad-PHY family. The 88E1240 consumes less
than 500mW per port in 1000BASE-T full-duplex mode, significantly lowering
the thermal profile of fan-less systems. The active low-power consumption of
the 88E1240 combined with its advanced power-saving modes, delivers a new
level of energy efficiency for a new breed of cost-optimized, entry-level GbE
switching platforms built on Marvell's industry leading Prestera(R) DX switch
devices.
The 88E1240 integrates line-side terminations that greatly improve signal
quality while reducing bill-of-material (BOM) costs and saving precious board
space. This integration of passives improves system-level reliability while
lowering the manufacturing and overall system costs. The 88E1240's
pin-compatibility with existing Marvell quad PHYs that are widely deployed in
the market minimizes operating expenses, design risk, and time-to-market for
next-generation switch designs. The 88E1240 also includes Marvell's VCT(TM)
technology for advanced cable diagnostics.
"As an industry leader in the innovation and development of transceiver
solutions, Marvell continually delivers the most advanced and complete
portfolio of PHY products to the Ethernet switching market. The Alaska
88E1240 quad PHY sets a new industry standard for low power consumption while
enabling ultra-efficient system design for the complete range of enterprise
and SMB switching applications," according to David Young, vice president and
general manager, Connectivity Business Unit, Communications and Consumer
Business Group at Marvell.
The 88E1240 is available in both BGA and TQFP packages and is currently
sampling with tier-one customers.
About Marvell
Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) is the leader in development of storage,
communications, and consumer silicon solutions. The company's diverse product
portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller,
wireless and storage solutions that power the entire communications
infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home and storage networking. As
used in this release, the terms "company" and "Marvell" refer to Marvell
Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries, including Marvell Semiconductor,
Inc. (MSI), Marvell Asia Pte Ltd (MAPL), Marvell Japan K.K., Marvell Taiwan
Ltd., Marvell International Ltd. (MIL), Marvell U.K. Limited, Marvell
Semiconductor Israel Ltd. (MSIL), Marvell Software Solutions Israel Ltd., and
Marvell Semiconductor Germany GmbH. MSI is headquartered in Santa Clara,
California and designs, develops and markets products on behalf of MIL and
MAPL. MSI may be contacted at (408) 222-2500 or at http://www.marvell.com.
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limited to, the performance, capabilities and adoption of products including
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vary from expectations, please see the sections titled "Risk Factors" in
Marvell's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April
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Autodesk Files Fiscal 2007 Financial Statements
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autodesk, Inc. today announced that, following the completion of its voluntary review of the Company's stock option grant practices and related accounting issues, it has filed its fiscal 2007 financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The review covered the period from January 1988 through August 2006 and resulted in aggregate pre-tax, non-cash charges of $34.8 million over the entire period. On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2007 were $1.19, and restated diluted earnings per share for fiscal years 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003 were $1.35, $0.90, $0.50 and $0.12, respectively.
Diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended April 30, 2007 were $0.34. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.44. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share exclude stock-based compensation expenses as required by SFAS 123R of $0.05 per share, amortization of acquisition related intangibles of $0.01 per share, and reimbursement to employees for tax issues arising from the voluntary stock option review of $0.04.
In addition, the company reiterated the guidance it gave on its financial results press release dated May 17, 2007.
Business Outlook
The following statements are forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations and which involve risks and uncertainties some of which are set forth below.
Second Quarter Fiscal 2008
Net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 are expected to be in the range of $520 million to $530 million. GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be between $0.27 and $0.29. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be between $0.41 and $0.43 and exclude $0.09 related to stock based compensation expenses as required by SFAS 123R, $0.01 for the amortization of acquisition related intangibles, and reimbursement to employees for tax issues arising from the voluntary stock option review of $0.04.
Third Quarter Fiscal 2008
Net revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 are expected to be in the range of $520 million to $530 million. GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be between $0.33 and $0.35. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be between $0.43 and $0.45 and exclude $0.09 related to stock based compensation expenses as required by SFAS 123R, and $0.01 for the amortization of acquisition related intangibles.
Full Year Fiscal 2008
For fiscal year 2008, net revenues are expected to be between $2.115 billion and $2.150 billion. GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be between $1.40 and $1.47. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be between $1.82 and $1.89. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share exclude $0.30 related to stock based compensation expenses as required by SFAS 123R, $0.04 for the amortization of acquisition related intangibles, and reimbursement to employees for tax issues arising from the voluntary stock option review of $0.08.
Safe Harbor
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements in the paragraphs under "Business Outlook," above. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: unexpected expenses resulting from the voluntary stock option review, our performance in particular geographies, general market and business conditions, fluctuations in our tax rate, the timing and degree of expected investments in growth opportunities, slowing momentum in maintenance or subscription revenues, changes in the timing of product releases and retirements, failure of key new applications to achieve anticipated levels of customer acceptance, difficulties encountered in integrating new or acquired businesses and technologies, failure to achieve sufficient sell-through in our channels for new or existing products, pricing pressure, fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates, failure to achieve continued cost reductions and productivity increases, failure to achieve continued migration from 2D products to 3D products, failure to achieve continued success in technology advancements, the financial and business condition of our reseller and distribution channels, interruptions or terminations in the business of the Company's consultants or third party developers, and unanticipated impact of accounting for technology acquisitions.
Further information on potential factors that could affect the financial results of Autodesk are included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2007 which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Autodesk does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1,000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/.
Investors: Sue Pirri, sue.pirri@autodesk.com, 415-507-6467
Katie Blanchard, katherine.blanchard@autodesk.com,
415-507-6034
John Clancy, john.clancy@autodesk.com, 415-507-6373
Press: Caroline Kawashima, caroline.kawashima@autodesk.com,
415-547-2498
Autodesk, Inc.
CONTACT: Investors, Sue Pirri, +1-415-507-6467, sue.pirri@autodesk.com, Katie Blanchard, +1-415-507-6034, katherine.blanchard@autodesk.com, John Clancy, +1-415-507-6373, john.clancy@autodesk.com, or Press, Caroline Kawashima, +1-415-547-2498, caroline.kawashima@autodesk.com, all of Autodesk
Web site: http://www.autodesk.com/
Ikanos Communications, Inc. Grant Stock Options and RSUs to New President and Chief Executive Officer
FREMONT, Calif., June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ikanos Communications, Inc. , a leading developer and provider of Fiber Fast(TM) broadband solutions, announced that, in accordance with NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4350, Michael A. Ricci, the Company's new president and chief executive officer, was today granted an Inducement Grant by the Company's Board of Directors and pursuant to his offer letter dated May 1, 2007. This Inducement Grant consists of a stock option award covering 300,000 shares of common stock and was granted outside of the Ikanos Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Incentive Plan and without stockholder approval pursuant to NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4350(i)(1)(A). The option grant has the following terms: the option has been classified as a non-statutory stock option, has an exercise price equal to the fair market value on the grant date, has a 10-year term and will vest over four years with 25 percent of the shares subject to such option vesting one year after June 4, 2007 and 1/48th of the shares subject to the option vesting monthly thereafter, subject to Ricci's continued employment with Ikanos through each such date. Pursuant to the terms of the offer letter with Ricci, and as previously disclosed, this Inducement Grant will have accelerated vesting if Ricci is terminated without cause or resigns for good reason in connection with a change of control.
In addition, Ricci also was granted 75,000 restricted stock units (RSUs), as stated in his offer letter, pursuant to the Ikanos Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares subject to the RSUs will commence vesting on June 5, 2007 and will vest over two years with 50 percent of the RSUs vesting one year after June 5, 2007 and 1/8th of the RSUs vesting quarterly thereafter, subject to Ricci's continued employment with Ikanos through each such date.
About Ikanos Communications, Inc.
Ikanos Communications, Inc. develops chipsets that enable carriers to offer Fiber Fast(TM) bandwidth and high-speed network processing for enhanced triple play services. Supporting transmission rates of up to 100 Mbps, Ikanos' line of end-to-end silicon solutions power line terminals, CPE modems and residential gateways for many of the world's leading network equipment manufacturers. Ikanos' solutions enable fast and cost-effective carrier rollouts of interactive broadband services including IPTV. For more information, visit: http://www.ikanos.com/.
(C) 2007 Ikanos Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ikanos Communications, Ikanos, the Ikanos logo, Ikanos Programmable Operating System, CleverConnect, Eagle, Fiber Fast, Fusiv, Fx, FxS, LoopNostics, SmartLeap and VLR are among the trademarks or registered trademarks of Ikanos.
Ikanos Communications, Inc.
CONTACT: Susan Lehman of Rockpoint Public Relations, +1-510-832-6006, susan@rockpointpr.com, for Ikanos Communications, Inc.; or Bonnie Mott of Ikanos Communications, +1-510-438-5360, bmott@ikanos.com
Web site: http://www.ikanos.com/
Marvell-Based Consumer Electronics Devices Now Feature Seamless Integration with BitTorrentMarvell(R) 88F5182 SoC Optimized for the Internet's Leading Content Delivery Protocol
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Marvell , the leader in storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions, today announced that BitTorrent, Inc. has delivered an optimized software solution for the Marvell(R) 88F5182 system-on-chip (SoC) platform, to be made available for consumer electronics devices such as network attached storage (NAS) devices, set-top boxes, and media vault solutions. Consumer electronics manufacturers that utilize the BitTorrent-certified 88F5182 chipset in their devices will now have the ability to provide a complete media solution featuring compatibility with BitTorrent, the global standard for high-quality content delivery on the Internet.
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"There is a growing demand for consumer electronics devices that enable BitTorrent. By coupling BitTorrent with our high-performance SoCs, Marvell is providing a complete digital solution to our customers that will facilitate consumer access to rich multimedia content and data," said Paramesh Gopi, vice president and general manager of the Embedded and Emerging Business Unit, Communications and Consumer Business Group at Marvell.
Designed to power a truly integrated digital experience in the home and small-to-medium-sized businesses, Marvell media vault SoCs deliver unprecedented levels of performance and ease of use on a variety of leading NAS and consumer electronic devices. Marvell SoCs feature a CPU, peripherals, and controllers in a single integrated package, enabling the convergence of storage, networking, and smart media processing for a digital lifestyle. Additional features include a quality-of-service (QoS) architecture that prioritizes real-time audio and video traffic, and a superscalar pipeline that enables high-end imaging applications such as laser printing.
"With an installed base of over 150 million BitTorrent users worldwide, the next generation of Internet-connected devices are integrating BitTorrent to ensure a simple and seamless digital entertainment experience for consumers," said Ashwin Navin, president of BitTorrent, Inc. "Optimizing BitTorrent to work with Marvell silicon at the component-level not only provides manufacturers high-performance and quick time-to-market, but takes full advantage of the entertainment content and commercial content delivery services offered by BitTorrent."
About BitTorrent
BitTorrent is the global standard for delivering high-quality files over the Internet. Millions of users worldwide are using BitTorrent's leading peer-assisted content delivery platform to publish, discover and download digital entertainment content quickly, easily and securely. Founded in 2004, BitTorrent is a privately held company backed by venture capital firms, Accel and DCM (formerly known as Doll Capital Management). The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. For more information, visit http://www.bittorrent.com/.
About Marvell
Marvell is the leader in development of storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions. The company's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home and storage networking. As used in this release, the terms "company" and "Marvell" refer to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries, including Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. (MSI), Marvell Asia Pte Ltd (MAPL), Marvell Japan K.K., Marvell Taiwan Ltd., Marvell International Ltd. (MIL), Marvell U.K. Limited, Marvell Semiconductor Israel Ltd. (MSIL), Marvell Software Solutions Israel Ltd., and Marvell Semiconductor Germany GmbH. MSI is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and designs, develops and markets products on behalf of MIL and MAPL. MSI may be contacted at (408) 222-2500 or at http://www.marvell.com/.
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
This release contains forward-looking statements based on projections and assumptions about our products and our markets. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," and their variations identify forward-looking statements. Statements that refer to, or are based on projections, uncertain events or assumptions also identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of results and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Some risks and uncertainties that may adversely impact the statements in this release about the products described in this release include, but are not limited to, the performance, capabilities and adoption of products and the ability of products to facilitate consumer access to multimedia content and data. For other factors that could cause Marvell's results to vary from expectations, please see the sections titled "Risk Factors" in Marvell's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 29, 2006 and other factors detailed from time to time in Marvell's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements.
Marvell(R) is a registered trademark of Marvell or its affiliates.
Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
For Further Information Contact:
Diane Vanasse
Marvell Media Relations
408-242-0027
dvanasse@marvell.com
Lily Lin
BitTorrent, Inc.
Director of Communications
415-568-9007
lily@bittorrent.com
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Marvell
CONTACT: Diane Vanasse of Marvell Media Relations, +1-408-242-0027, dvanasse@marvell.com; or Lily Lin, Director of Communications of BitTorrent, Inc., +1-415-568-9007, lily@bittorrent.com
Web site: http://www.marvell.com/ http://www.bittorrent.com/
Marvell Announces Industry's Lowest Power Quad-Port Gigabit Ethernet PHY for Next-Generation Energy-Efficient ApplicationsMarvell(R) Alaska(R) 88E1240 Quad-Port PHY Currently on Display at Computex 2007
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Marvell , the leader in storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions, today announced the addition of the Marvell(R) Alaska(R) 88E1240 to its family of Alaska single, dual, quad and octal Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) transceivers. Featuring low-power consumption, advanced power saving modes, and a high-level of integration, the 88E1240 greatly reduces system costs and improves thermal efficiency in high-port density switching applications.
Marvell Alaska is a complete family of innovative Ethernet PHY transceivers that meet the unique configurations and requirements of today's vast networking environments. The Alaska 88E1240 is Marvell's latest pin- compatible addition to the quad-PHY family. The 88E1240 consumes less than 500mW per port in 1000BASE-T full-duplex mode, significantly lowering the thermal profile of fan-less systems. The active low-power consumption of the 88E1240 combined with its advanced power-saving modes, delivers a new level of energy efficiency for a new breed of cost-optimized, entry-level GbE switching platforms built on Marvell's industry leading Prestera(R) DX switch devices.
The 88E1240 integrates line-side terminations that greatly improve signal quality while reducing bill-of-material (BOM) costs and saving precious board space. This integration of passives improves system-level reliability while lowering the manufacturing and overall system costs. The 88E1240's pin- compatibility with existing Marvell quad PHYs that are widely deployed in the market minimizes operating expenses, design risk, and time-to-market for next-generation switch designs. The 88E1240 also includes Marvell's VCT(TM) technology for advanced cable diagnostics.
"As an industry leader in the innovation and development of transceiver solutions, Marvell continually delivers the most advanced and complete portfolio of PHY products to the Ethernet switching market. The Alaska 88E1240 quad PHY sets a new industry standard for low power consumption while enabling ultra-efficient system design for the complete range of enterprise and SMB switching applications," according to David Young, vice president and general manager, Connectivity Business Unit, Communications and Consumer Business Group at Marvell.
The 88E1240 is available in both BGA and TQFP packages and is currently sampling with tier-one customers.
About Marvell
Marvell is the leader in development of storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions. The company's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home and storage networking. As used in this release, the terms "company" and "Marvell" refer to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries, including Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. (MSI), Marvell Asia Pte Ltd (MAPL), Marvell Japan K.K., Marvell Taiwan Ltd., Marvell International Ltd. (MIL), Marvell U.K. Limited, Marvell Semiconductor Israel Ltd. (MSIL), Marvell Software Solutions Israel Ltd., and Marvell Semiconductor Germany GmbH. MSI is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and designs, develops and markets products on behalf of MIL and MAPL. MSI may be contacted at (408) 222-2500 or at http://www.marvell.com/.
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
This release contains forward-looking statements based on projections and assumptions about our products and our markets. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," and their variations identify forward-looking statements. Statements that refer to, or are based on projections, uncertain events or assumptions also identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of results and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Some risks and uncertainties that may adversely impact the statements in this release about the products described in this release include, but are not limited to, the performance, capabilities and adoption of products including the Alaska 88E1240. For other factors that could cause Marvell's results to vary from expectations, please see the sections titled "Risk Factors" in Marvell's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 29, 2006 and other factors detailed from time to time in Marvell's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements.
Marvell(R), Alaska(R), and Prestera(R) are registered trademarks of Marvell or its affiliates. Other trademarks are owned by Marvell or its affiliates.
Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
For Further Information Contact:
Diane Vanasse
Marvell Media Relations
408-242-0027
dvanasse@marvell.com
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Marvell
CONTACT: Diane Vanasse of Marvell Media Relations, +1-408-242-0027, dvanasse@marvell.com
Web site: http://www.marvell.com/
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