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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ — Fujitsu computer Products of America, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that ioSafe, a leading provider of disaster-proof hardware and disaster recovery services, is using the Fujitsu 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives (HDD) in its ioSafe(R) 3.5 series — the world’s first disaster-protected internal 3.5-inch SATA HDD. By selecting Fujitsu HDDs, ioSafe is able to deliver convenient, affordable and integrated data protection for even the most extreme conditions.
“ioSafe selected Fujitsu HDDs after rigorous tests proved it was significantly more resilient than every other HDD available on the market. In fact, all of the Fujitsu drives continued to work (or perform properly) after our heat testing,” said Robb Moore, CEO of ioSafe. “Our ioSafe 3.5 series offers any organization or individual looking to protect sensitive data against fire or water damage a simple and affordable solution. The Fujitsu 2.5-inch SATA drive is at the core of our disaster protection solution, delivering the most advanced level of quality and performance.”
Fujitsu’s mobile HDDs, with up to 320GB(1) capacity, are available in the ioSafe 3.5 series, offering the industry a high performance and expanded capacity drive with a disaster-protected guarantee. The ioSafe 3.5 series certifies fire protection to 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes (per the ASTM E119 standard) and water protection from fresh or salt water damage for full immersion at depths up to five feet for 24 hours. ioSafe adds a patented ruggedized casing to the Fujitsu 2.5-inch drive, which can then be deployed and used exactly like any other industry-standard 3.5-inch SATA HDD, but with the added capability of disaster protection.
“Data loss can cause crippling repercussions for businesses, especially ones that cannot afford expensive back-up data centers or off-site solutions,” said Joel Hagberg, vice president, marketing and business development, Fujitsu computer Products of America, Inc. “ioSafe’s 3.5 series offers companies a cost effective and easy-to-implement solution for disaster recovery. We’re proud that Fujitsu’s HDDs have been recognized for their ruggedness and are offered as a part of such an essential solution.”
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 160,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited reported consolidated revenues of 5.3 trillion yen (US$53 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. For more information, please see: .
About Fujitsu computer Products of America, Inc.
Fujitsu computer Products of America, Inc. conducts engineering and marketing activities in Sunnyvale, California, and sales operations throughout the United States. Fujitsu computer Products of America, Inc. currently offers products and services including hard disk drives, scanners and scanner maintenance, broadcast video products, palm vein recognition technology and 10Gb Ethernet switches. Fujitsu computer Products of America, Inc. is located at 1255 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085. For more information about Fujitsu products and services, call us at 800-626-4686 or 408-746-7000.
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(1)One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity will be less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment and formatting.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — intel Developer Forum, CMD Booth # 832 — California Micro Devices announced that it is developing display controllers based upon the Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI(TM)) alliance standard for high speed serial display interfaces. These display controllers will be used in next generation Intel-based Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) and are being showcased in the MID Ecosystem Community at the intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, California, from August 19 through 21, 2008.
CMD plans to provide innovative serial interface display controllers that enable the design of low cost MIPI(TM) based display modules featuring a reduced number of interface signals, lower power consumption and reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI) when compared to legacy display interfaces. California Micro Devices’ collaboration with intel reflects the company’s focus on working with industry leaders to develop leading-edge technology and deliver innovative products.
“California Micro Devices is pleased to be working with intel on innovative technology solutions that provide people with an improved mobile internet device experience,” commented Kyle Baker, CMD’s vice president of marketing. “Active participation in events such as the intel Developer Forum allows us to showcase our capabilities and interact with the broader ecosystem of solution providers and customers.”
“MIDs represent an emerging and exciting growth market segment that enables people to enjoy the best mobile Internet device experience,” said Pankaj Kedia, director of Global Ecosystem Programs for intel Corporation’s Ultra Mobility Group. “Intel’s innovation in low power technologies, combined with CMD’s experience and capabilities in serial interface display controller design, should enable device makers to bring MIDs in sleeker and smaller form factors.”
About California Micro Devices
California Micro Devices Corporation is a leading supplier of application specific analog and mixed signal semiconductor products for the mobile handset, digital consumer electronics and personal computer markets. Key products include protection devices for mobile handsets, digital consumer electronics products such as digital TVs and personal computers as well as analog and mixed signal ICs for mobile handset displays. Detailed corporate and product information may be accessed at .
All statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. They are not guarantees of future performance or events. Rather, they are based on current expectations, estimates, beliefs, assumptions, and goals and objectives and are subject to uncertainties that are difficult to predict. As a result, our actual results may differ materially from the statements made. Often such statements can be identified by their use of words such as will, intends, expects, plans, believes, anticipates, and estimates. Forward-looking statements made in this release include that CMD will be successful in developing display controllers based upon the Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI(TM)) alliance standard for high speed serial display interfaces; that such controllers will be used in next generation Intel-based Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs); that such controllers will enable the design of low cost MIPI based display modules featuring a reduced number of interface signals, lower power consumption and reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI) when compared to legacy display interfaces; and that these controllers and modules will enable device makers to bring MIDs in sleeker and smaller form factors. These forward-looking statements are based upon our assumptions about and assessment of the future, which may or may not prove true, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to whether CMD encounters technical difficulties in designing, developing or having a third party manufacture such a controller; whether the actual controller will have the designed features and will enable smaller MIDs; whether manufacturers will choose to release Intel-based MIDs; and whether such controllers and modules will be of interest to manufacturers of MIDs as well as the risk factors detailed in the company’s Form 8K, 10K, and 10Q filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Due to these and other risks, future events and the company’s future actual results could differ materially from those discussed above. These forward-looking statements speak only as to the date of this release, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly release updates or revisions to these statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Fremont, California-based ASI computer Technologies, a leading distributor of computer components and peripheral products to over 20,000 VARs throughout North America, announced that it will introduce a new line of notebooks based on Intel’s latest form factor specification for laptop components codenamed Rich Creek 2.
ASI has been supplying BTO notebook solutions to system integrators, and VARS who sell the products under their own brands for the past six years. As an early adopter and innovator in this market segment ASI has partnered with Intel and other manufactures on several mobile initiatives to help enable the channel. With industry leading technical expertise, ISO 9001 integration, extended warranty programs including 24×7 support, ASI has emerged as a leader with in this segment and built a successful business model around mobile solutions.
“Intel’s latest mobile form factor specification represents an exciting new direction for notebooks as it introduces new specification standards for the key components including the case, motherboard, and LCD panel. This significant change creates an opportunity for other manufactures to develop products as well as implement strategies specific to the mobile market which gives system integrators greater flexibility in design, product features, and service options,” said Kent Tibbils, ASI VP of Marketing. “The interest in the form factor specification has been beyond expectations as integrators recognize the potential of being able to enhance their service capability related to notebooks since they have greater access to spare parts that adhere to a specific specification. This ultimately gives them the ability to differentiate their brand and compete on value rather than price,” Tibbils added.
ASI will offer fully integrated products as well as bare bone solutions utilizing Intel’s family of mobile motherboards, Antec’s chassis, and LCD panels from Chilin as well as Viewsonic. Resellers can now leverage the quality reputation of these brands along with the relationship they have with their client base to build greater product value similar to what they offer around desktop products. In addition ASI will offer a full complement of warranty services to go hand-in-hand with those provided by the RC2 component partners.
“Intel’s latest mobile form factor specification represents another step in the development of the mobile ecosystem as it creates opportunity for the entire supply chain,” said Tom Rampone, Intel’s vice president for Sales and Marketing Group and general manager of Channel Platforms Group. “ASI’s experience working with multiple suppliers who have different business models to ultimately bring solutions to the channel will contribute to the success of this latest initiative and we look forward to their involvement.”
About ASI
California-based ASI has been a leader in the distribution of IT products for over 20 years and also offers custom integration on notebooks, desktops, servers, and NAS systems. Founded in 1987, the company has rapidly grown to become the partner of choice for over 20,000 VARs throughout North America. ASI offers an extensive line of products, components and services, and also provides ISO 9001 compliant system integration and value-add contract assembly. Experienced technical support team, knowledgeable sales, dynamic marketing, and innovative management have helped the company achieve an impressive $1.5 billion in sales. phone contact 1-800-2000-ASI.
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ — Triumfant(R), the industry leader in proactive monitoring and control software, today announced the Triumfant Green IT Power Management(TM) Option Pack to help organizations save energy costs and the environment. The Green IT Option Pack extends the capabilities of the company’s award-winning Triumfant Resolution Manager(TM) solution that automatically identifies and fixes unwanted changes in desktops, laptops and servers before they create security and compliance risks, become service desk calls and adversely impact user productivity.
The Triumfant Green IT Power Management Option Pack reduces computer power consumption without impacting computer use or administration. Based on an organization’s energy management policies, the solution automatically detects when a PC is out of compliance and automatically adjusts it to the correct power configuration settings, saving significant amounts on electrical and cooling bills. Users no longer need to keep their computers on at all times so that IT departments can conduct maintenance during off-hours, and IT administrators can easily maintain optimal settings across the IT environment.
In a 10,000-workstation environment where machines are left on all the time, the annual cost for electricity can be up to $13,300,000, depending on the cost per kilowatt hour of electricity in the United States and the average amount of electricity consumed by desktop computers and monitors. Using Triumfant Green IT Power Management, organizations could save upwards of $1,000,000 per year in electricity bills. Total savings could be even greater when factoring the associated reduction in the cost of electricity for air conditioning and the tax benefits linked to energy conservation. With the cost of electricity continuing to rise, these savings are likely to grow significantly over time.
Key features of the Triumfant Green IT Power Management Option Pack include:
– Policy-driven management of Windows XP and Windows Vista power configuration settings that enables IT administrators to easily establish and maintain a desired power scheme or plan across a distributed computing environment.
– Policy-driven power state management that automatically sets computers to low or no power usage during scheduled intervals, i.e. non-business hours.
– A Wake-on-LAN capability that allows computers that have been shut down to be automatically returned to a ready state so that scheduled maintenance activities can occur.
– A rich set of reports that allows administrators to measure the results of power management policies and to identify and remediate computer configurations which are not compliant with power management policies.
“The costs of non-compliance with power management policies can be just as high as the costs associated with non-compliance with security or regulatory policies; that’s why we’ve introduced the Green IT Power Management Option Pack,” said John Prisco, Triumfant CEO. “Organizations can now easily add power management policies to their Triumfant platform to continuously monitor and control their PC environment and ensure compliance with all critical policies. And the cost of the Green IT Option Pack is far less than the cost of similar stand-alone solutions.”
The Triumfant Green IT Power Management Option Pack is currently available and includes configurable filters, policy templates and reports. To download the Triumfant Green IT Power Management white paper visit the Triumfant Resource Library at: .
About Triumfant
Triumfant(R) is the leading provider of proactive monitoring and control software for Windows computers. Powered by the Triumfant Resolution Manager(TM) platform, Triumfant’s suite of solutions automates the process of discovering, diagnosing and repairing unwanted changes to every Windows PC, laptop and server. By ensuring strict adherence to internal controls and external regulations, Triumfant helps organizations to reduce costs, minimize security and compliance risks, and increase quality of service. For more information or to download a free trial or schedule a pilot, visit .
Triumfant, Triumfant Resolution Manager and the Triumfant logo are the exclusive properties of Triumfant, Inc. and are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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MILPITAS, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Phoenix Technologies Ltd. , the global leader in core systems software, today announced Phoenix MicroCore BIOS to support the new intel Atom processor developed for simple, affordable netbooks and nettops. Phoenix MicroCore is being demonstrated in Phoenix booth #531 at the Intel(R) Developer Forum (IDF) August 19-21, 2008 in San Francisco.
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“As pioneers in the personal computing industry, Phoenix and intel have traditionally worked hand-in-hand on innovation as the industry has evolved, and the emerging netbook and nettop devices offering an affordable option for education, photo and video viewing, social networking, voice over IP, e-mail, messaging, browsing, and numerous other Internet activities and basic applications are no exception,” said Dr. Gaurav Banga, CTO and SVP of engineering at Phoenix Technologies. “Phoenix’s leadership position in standards-based firmware uniquely positions us to help our OEM and ODM customers capitalize on Intel’s newest line of processors designed to enable low-power devices and PCs to deliver extraordinary Internet experiences. We provide a compelling technology advantage and business benefit to all our customers and this latest version of our firmware product was developed in order to support the low cost, low power devices that our customers are bringing to market.”
“Built with the world’s smallest transistors with groundbreaking low power capabilities and industry-leading 45nm Hi-k Metal Gate technology, the intel Atom processor is driving marketplace innovation for new easy-to-use netbooks and nettops. These purpose-built devices offer affordable price points, great battery life and adequate performance for simple Internet content consumption,” said Erik Reid, Director Mobile Platforms Marketing, intel Corporation. “Phoenix’s long history and expertise in core systems engineering in conjunction with intel processors will continue to drive netbook and nettop innovation.”
Wachovia Capital Markets research analysts predict the market for low-cost notebooks and desktops is the computing industry’s major growth driver through 2010.
“Consumers are increasingly turning to low-cost alternatives to full-powered PCs for simple tasks like surfing the web and reading and sending email and Intel(R) Atom(TM) processors along with Phoenix MicroCore BIOS represents the most powerful way to deliver the desired functionality for the best cost,” said Martin Lin, Director Notebook Design Center, Quanta Computer Inc. “We’re pleased that Phoenix has proactively anticipated our need for superior and flexible firmware code to support these new devices for the Internet.”
About Phoenix Technologies
Phoenix Technologies Ltd. is the global market leader in system firmware that provides the most secure foundation for today’s computing environments. The PC industry’s top system builders and specifiers trust Phoenix to pioneer open standards and deliver innovative solutions that will help them differentiate their systems, reduce time-to-market and increase their revenues. The Company’s flagship products and services — AwardCore, SecureCore, FailSafe, HyperSpace, BeInSync and eSupport — are revolutionizing the PC user experience by delivering unprecedented performance, security, reliability, continuity, and ease-of-use. The Company established industry leadership and created the PC clone industry with its original BIOS product in 1983. Phoenix has 155 technology patents and 139 pending applications, and has shipped in over one billion systems. Phoenix is headquartered in Milpitas, California with offices worldwide. For more information, visit
Phoenix, Phoenix Technologies, Phoenix FailSafe, HyperSpace, BeInSync, eSupport and the Phoenix Technologies logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ — The Center for computer Forensics (CCF), a Michigan-based electronic litigation support and evidence gathering firm, announced today that it has received a PI License from the state of Michigan following the recently passed Michigan House Bill 5274, which requires computer forensic vendors to hold an active private investigators license. The law passed on May 28, 2008 and went into effect immediately.
Governor Jennifer Granholm signed Michigan 2007 House Bill 5274 on May 28, 2008 in order to revise and update the definition of private investigator and investigation business requiring a state license, more explicitly describing the various activities that come under these terms. The computer forensics field fell under these new terms.
“CCF learned of the pending legislation several months ago, so we obtained the license to ensure our clients had one less thing to thing to worry about in choosing their vendor,” remarked Patrick Ahern, President of CCF. “This is a dynamic time for our field and the rules are constantly changing at the state level, as well as federally. Obtaining the PI license is just another example of our vigilance to stay ahead of constantly changing market conditions.”
The Center for computer Forensics has been in business and a part of the Michigan market for eleven years and has played a significant role within the development of the computer forensics field.
About the Center for computer Forensics
The Center for computer Forensics, a Michigan Corporation, has been providing litigation support and evidence gathering services since its start in 1997. A full range of services include computer forensics, data recovery, ESI consulting and e-discovery. The entire lab staff is CFCE certified with several personal certifications including EnCE, ACE and Blackbag certification. CCF clients include corporate HR departments, corporate IT departments, corporate counsel and law firms.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ — Xilinx, Inc. today announced that it will showcase its industry-leading programmable logic solutions for the PCI Express(R) protocol at the intel Developer Forum (IDF), August 19-21, 2008 in San Francisco. Attendees can see demonstrations based on Xilinx(R) Virtex(R)-5 FPGAs with built-in integrated blocks for low-power GTP transceivers, high-performance GTX transceivers and the PCI Express interface.
Xilinx enables rapid development of PCI Express applications with protocol packs and ready-to-use development kits. The protocol pack for PCI Express applications includes characterization, interoperability, and compliance reports, intellectual property (IP) cores and technical documentation. Xilinx development kits for PCI Express applications come with an out-of-the-box guarantee and includes all the components needed to quickly complete a PCI Express design. For more information and pricing visit .
Product Demonstrations
Xilinx will exhibit PCI Express solutions that deliver enhanced system-level performance for a broad range of applications.
– Virtex-5 FXT platform demonstration: 4-lane PCIe 2.0 IP using high performance GTX transceivers demonstrating >10G bandwidth DMA data transfer between the Xilinx FPGA and processor sub-system.
– Virtex-5 LXT platform demonstration: High-performance system-level design using built-in blocks for GTP transceivers and 8-lane PCIe 1.0 IP LogiCORE(TM) implementing a 10G application also using the XAUI IP LogiCORE.
About intel Developers Forum
Intel Developer Forum (IDF) is where intel and the ecosystem come together to share their latest innovations and vision for the future of technology. Come hear industry news, learn about trends, and discover opportunities to integrate what is discussed into your projects. For more information, visit .
About Xilinx
Xilinx is the worldwide leader in complete programmable logic solutions. For more information, visit .
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HYDERABAD, India, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Satyam computer Services Ltd. , a leading global consulting and information technology services provider, announced today that it has been rated “Positive” in Gartner’s “MarketScope for Business Intelligence (BI) and Performance Management (PM) Services, Western Europe, 2008.”*
“Satyam provides innovative BI and PM solutions to customers in a broad range of industries and regions, with particular recent success in Europe, the Middle East and Africa,” said Venkat Narayanan, Satyam’s BI and PM Practice Head, EMEA**. “We are committed to helping our customers transform their organizations to solve complex business problems and achieve superior results, and we are pleased with Gartner’s evaluation, which will enable us to continue on our path.”
Satyam’s BI and PM professionals provide end-to-end data warehousing, BI and analytics solutions that turn companies’ voluminous data into a strategic asset. As a result, organizations can make fast, accurate decisions and serve their own customers more effectively.
“This ranking reinforces the efforts we are making in Europe to apply uncommon insight to our customers’ businesses,” said Sarvesh Kumar, Satyam’s BI and PM Practice Head, Europe. “It also inspires our teams to collaborate with clients on deeper levels and continue to deliver superior solutions.”
[*] Gartner “MarketScope Business Intelligence and Performance Management Services, Western Europe, 2008 by Susanne Karlsson, Neil Chandler, Alex Soejarto
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About Satyam

Satyam computer Services Ltd. is a global IT consulting and services provider, offering a range of expertise aimed at helping customers re-engineer and re-invent their businesses to compete successfully in an ever-changing market. Nearly 52,000* highly-skilled professionals in Satyam work Onsite, Offsite, Offshore and Nearshore, to provide customized IT solutions for companies across several industries.
Satyam’s ideas and products have resulted in technology-intensive transformations that have met the most stringent of international quality standards. Satyam Development Centers in India, the USA, the UK, the UAE, Canada, Hungary, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Japan and Australia serve 670* global companies, including more than one-third of Fortune 500. Satyam’s presence spans 66* countries, across six continents. For more information, see .
Figures as of Jun 30, 2008

About the MarketScope

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ — Presto Services Inc. () announced a new partnership with leading technology distributor D&H Distributing. Through D&H, Presto will soon be available through even more leading retail stores nationwide. The Printing Mailbox, manufactured for Presto by HP, is the easiest way to deliver email, photos and other documents to the nearly half of Americans over the age of 65 that do not use the Internet(1).
“The Presto Service takes the convenience of electronic communication beyond the PC and makes it accessible to just about anyone,” said Rob Edy, vice president of purchasing at D&H.
Today’s families use email, cell phones, text and instant messaging to stay in touch constantly and immediately. Digital photos from cameras and cell phones also play a big role in keeping everyone included in family happenings. Unfortunately, some elder family members are left out because they often prefer to avoid the digital lifestyle and communicate through more traditional methods, such as the telephone and U.S. Mail.
The Presto Mail service converts email, digital photo attachments and PDF documents from any computer or email-capable mobile phone into beautifully formatted color printouts, which are automatically printed by a Presto Printing Mailbox. Presto connects through an existing telephone line and does not require a computer or Internet connection.
“This kind of boundary-breaking technology can help our dealers differentiate themselves,” continued Edy. “We’re happy to help both Presto and HP deliver such a family-friendly solution, one that brings people together no matter what their level of technical savvy.”
“We are thrilled to be partnering with a nationwide leader in technology distribution,” said Peter Radsliff, vice president of marketing. “D&H has a 90-year history serving as a trusted advisor to the channel, including support of many market ‘firsts’ like the color TV and the first home PC. This partnership will help increase the efficiency of the Presto Printing Mailbox’s distribution.”
The Presto Mail service will continue to be distributed at retail stores including J&R Music and computer World in NYC, as well as online resellers listed on Presto.com.
(1) Source: Pew Internet and American Life Study 2008

About Presto Services Inc.

Presto was founded in 2004 to help families and friends () stay better connected by making it easier for them to share digital content. Led by a world-class team () of consumer product and technology veterans, Presto Services Inc. is redefining digital delivery through a unique service that automatically prints the digital content people want to enjoy, without the need for a computer or Internet connection. Presto’s first consumer solution launched in November 2006: the Presto Printing Mailbox coupled with Presto Service, which delivers email, photos, PDF documents and ad-free subscription content. Presto’s publishing partners () include Meredith Corporation and Tribune Media Services.
In the future, Presto plans to deliver additional consumer and business solutions using the technology platform the company is developing. Presto Services Inc. is based in Mountain View, California and has received venture funding from Clearstone Venture Partners (), Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers () and Vanguard Ventures ().
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ — Fujitsu computer Products of America, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative computer products and broadcast solutions, today announced that CBS News is using the Fujitsu IP- 9500e MPEG-4 AVC encoder as part of the HD rollout of the Evening News with Katie Couric. CBS News is using the IP-9500e at its Washington, D.C. bureau to deliver multiple HD feeds to its new HD Control Room 47 at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York. The combination of the Fujitsu IP-9500e and Sencore MRD3187A Decoder creates the lowest latency of any available MPEG-4 AVC codec. The 300-millisecond encoder/decoder latency enables CBS News to conduct live interviews with exceptional HD picture quality while using less than half the network bandwidth required for traditional MPEG-2 transmissions.
This deployment continues the CBS News rollout of HD for contribution feeds. The network used the IP-9500e to broadcast the 2008 Presidential State of the Union Address in HD, marking the first time CBS used HD MPEG-4 AVC compression for a network contribution feed. CBS News also plans to use Fujitsu encoders for coverage of the Republican and Democratic Presidential Nominating Conventions as well as for the Presidential Inauguration. In addition, the network plans to implement the Fujitsu HD encoder at its London studio later this summer to facilitate HD feeds from that location.
“With increasing consumer demand for popular television news programs to be broadcasted in HD, Fujitsu is honored to continue to work with CBS News to help deliver the highest quality HD programming possible for their audiences,” said Vic Herring, senior director, new products group, Fujitsu computer Products of America, Inc.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 160,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited reported consolidated revenues of 5.3 trillion yen (US$53 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. For more information, please see: .
About Fujitsu computer Products of America, Inc.
Fujitsu computer Products of America, Inc. conducts engineering and marketing activities in Sunnyvale, CA and sales operations throughout the United States. Fujitsu computer Products of America, Inc. currently offers products and services including broadcast video solutions, scanners and scanner maintenance, hard disk drives, palm vein recognition technology and 10Gb Ethernet switches. Fujitsu computer Products of America, Inc. is located at 1255 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085. For more information about Fujitsu products and services, call us at 800-626-4686 or 408-746-7000. For more information, please see:
Fujitsu computer Products of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks and The Possibilities are Infinite is a trademark of Fujitsu Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Statements herein are based on normal operating conditions and are not intended to create any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Fujitsu computer Products of America, Inc. reserves the right to modify at any time without notice these statements, our services, products, and their warranty and performance specifications.
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