Alliance to maximize converged and intelligent network capabilities to deliver telepresence and video conferencing services with assured quality
Juniper Networks(R) (NYSE: JNPR) and Polycom, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCM) today announced a strategic alliance focused on improving the reliability, cost-effectiveness and quality of the customer experience for telepresence and video conferencing services. Anchored by dynamic signaling between the Juniper network resource control platform and the Polycom video call control system, the integrated managed video services solution significantly reduces the total capital expense and ongoing operating and maintenance costs and requirements, while improving the delivery and manageability of visual communications.
Scheduled for release in mid 2010, the partnership will deliver an intelligent service provider solution that enables assured-quality managed video services over a converged network. As the industry’s first “conferencing-aware” network solution, it will help drive costs out of the delivery of high-value telepresence and comprehensive video conferencing managed services by allowing service providers to maximize the capabilities of their existing network. Implementing a single-network solution is a significantly more scalable and profitable model for service providers compared to the current overlay network model for supporting telepresence and video conferencing services.
In addition to the benefits for service providers, enterprise customers will also have more control over how services are delivered, while increasing the business value of those services by enabling telepresence and video conferencing traffic to run over the same networking equipment as other applications with assured quality. By providing enterprise customers with highly reliable and cost-effective managed service options to support enterprise-wide telepresence and HD video conferencing deployments (telepresence, room and desktop), the solution can drive collaboration, increase productivity, and reduce costs. This is because the managed service model can deliver a faster return on investment for customers through lower upfront costs and predictable on-going operational costs for video services, while it also provides capabilities for secure business-to-business collaboration.
“The exploding interest in visual communication has created an urgent need for a more reliable and cost-effective model for delivering assured quality video services,” said Gerri Elliott, executive vice president for strategic alliances, Juniper Networks. “Leveraging Junos Space, an open platform for ecosystem partners, Juniper and Polycom are jointly developing a unique solution that will enable carriers to maximize the value of their existing networks to deliver scalable, high quality video services. This will allow carriers to move away from siloed networks toward more intelligent and efficient converged networks that are more sustainable and profitable in the long-term.”
“Visual communication is becoming an increasingly strategic tool in today’s dynamic, global business environment as organizations across industries are adopting it to work more effectively across distances and reduce costs,” said Bob Hagerty, CEO, Polycom. “Teaming with Juniper, our goal is to help improve the quality and efficiency of visual communications on the network, so customers have deployment options and can confidently incorporate the technology into their core business processes and as a key component of their unified communications initiatives.”
The global market for visual communication managed services is projected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 162 percent between 2008 and 2015, rising from nearly $83 million to reach approximately $940 million.1 Total demand for visual communication solutions and services is projected to reach $8.6B, with a CAGR of 17.8% between 2008 and 2013.2
"TELUS sees the value of network and resource aware applications as the way of the future. The demonstration in 2009 within a global multi-service provider IPSphere field trial for enabling assured telepresence and video conferencing services via the Juniper SRC and Polycom equipment demonstrates the new ways and opportunities for monetizing intelligent IP connectivity,” said Ibrahim Gedeon, CTO of TELUS. “Carriers can benefit from dynamic application-network signalling to not only cost-effectively manage their resources, but also create more value for their business customers by delivering assured video and other application service experiences.”
“Juniper and Polycom are leveraging their respective strengths in carrier-class network architectures and enterprise telepresence and video conferencing to change how video traffic runs on the network among other applications,” said name, title of Wainhouse Research, which has published a whitepaper about the solution. “This is the first example of a solution where the video communication platform dynamically interacts with the network, enabling assured quality for video among other applications and allowing service providers to intelligently utilize the full potential of their infrastructure as needed.”
The solution will combine high-performance network infrastructure systems from Juniper with industry-leading telepresence and video conferencing systems from Polycom. Specifically, it includes the Junos Space network application platform and its subscriber suite that includes policy and identity services, the MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers, and SRX Series Services Gateways with integrated routing and security for streamlined enterprise connectivity. Key Polycom components include Polycom telepresence systems and visual communication infrastructure products, including the Polycom Distributed Media Application (DMA) that centralizes call control and provides further failover redundancy.
The combination of the Junos Space network resource orchestration, real-time interactions between its policy and identity services and the Junos® operating system, with the Polycom DMA call control server enables a dynamic coordinated allocation of video and network resources, driven by user video session needs. This allows service providers to more accurately control and deliver video quality of service on a converged network shared with other applications. By maximizing their network capabilities and value, carriers can scale their networks more cost-effectively and realize higher margins for services.
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The Juniper Networks, Polycom service provider solution is planned for availability in mid-year 2010.
About Juniper Networks From devices to data centers, from consumers to the cloud, Juniper Networks delivers innovative software, silicon and systems that transform the experience and economics of networking. The company serves more than 30,000 customers and partners worldwide, and generated more than $3 billion in revenue over the last year. Additional information can be found at www.juniper.net.
About Polycom
Polycom, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCM) is the global leader in telepresence, video, and voice solutions and a visionary in communications that empower people to connect and collaborate everywhere. Visit www.polycom.com for more information and follow us on Twitter @AllAboutPolycom.
1 - Frost and Sullivan, “World Visual Communication Managed Services Market,” Nov. 2009
2 - Gartner, “Video Conference Products and Services Market Forecast, Worldwide 2007 to 2013,” Sept. 28, 2009.
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Saturday, January 30, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Acer targets 30 per cent growth, “express. your. excellence” concept key to maintain leadership
Acer Computer Co., Ltd., Thailand's No. 1 computer maker, sets 30 per cent sales growth this year -- maintaining its championship position with its remarkable successful multibrand strategy that responds to every end-user groups and a call for the spirit of achievement with the concept: “express. your. excellence.”
Mr. Harry Yang, Managing Director, Acer Computer Co., Ltd., said Acer Thailand prides itself on its success in 2009 as a leading and No. 1 brand in overall PC market quantity with 18 per cent growth. Notebook computer sales alone soared 22 per cent. At the global level, Acer reached second spot in worldwide PC market ranking in the 3rd quarter last year, with market share of 15.4 per cent, up five percentage points from the previous year, according to Gartner report. . Acer also enjoyed record sales of 10.96 million notebook computers, or growth of 25.6 per cent, in the past year. This year at the global level Acer aims to be number one Notebook in term of product shipment.
Mr. Yang added that he is confident that IT market will rebound because we have passed the economic crisis. There are number of satisfaction factors point to a better economic condition. Bank of Thailand, Thai Chamber of Commerce and The Federation of Thai Industries forecast
3.5 -4 percent GDP for this year. A research from Kasikorn Research predicts the market value for computer around 53, 290 – 57,290 million baht or an increase of 8.1 – 16.3 percent. With these pointers I am confident that Acer will capture market share of 1.1 million units sale: Notebook = 800,000 units or more than 40 percent market share and Desktop = 300,000 units or 25 percent market share.”
“Our revenue target this year is to grow 30 percent. We will continue driving our multibrand products and strategies to offer more choices to the market. Innovation will be Acer branding while Fashion IT is Gateway position and eMachine is for user who are looking for performance. As the leading PC maker, Acer is committed to a fresh, innovative and functionality products and technology. You can expect to see more excitement from Acer this year. Our channel and business partners is also our key to success. We will help empower them to expand their business. As for the service, Acer will continue to improve our services in order to assist our customers.” Added Mr.Yang.
“Last but not least, in the year of Tiger, Acer will drive market under the 'express. your. excellence' concept as part of aspiring for achievement. Acer is proud to be a Worldwide TOP Partner of the Olympic Movement in the official computing equipment product category for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver and for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. In Thailand, we are the official partner of the Royal Thai Army Football Club (RTAFC) this year. As a global company we thrive to motivate local talent. Together with the RTAFC we will motivate and encourage local support for Thai League games and at the same time build up more football player in the consumer arena and better access to football for Thai youth.”
About Acer
Since its founding in 1976, Acer has constantly pursued the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Focused on marketing its brand-name IT products around the globe, Acer ranks as the world's No. 3 vendor for total PCs and No. 2 for notebooks, with the fastest growth among the top-five players. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to Acer’s continued growth, while the successful mergers of Gateway and Packard Bell complete the company’s global footprint by strengthening its presence in the U.S., and enhancing its strong position in Europe. Acer Inc. employs 6,000 people worldwide. 2008 revenues reached US$16.65 billion. See www.acer.com for more information.
Acer first penetrated the market in Thailand 1984, establishing an office in 1993. Acer Computer Co., Ltd. has been growing rapidly and is now widely recognized in Thailand. A major sponsor of the 13th Asian Games held in Bangkok in 1998, the company has been the recipient of The Reader’s Digest “Outstanding Brand Performance” for eight years. Moreover we have been ranking no. 1 notebook selling for 13 consecutive quarters (Y2003-present). For more information, please visit the Acer website at www.acer.co.th.
Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other trademarks, registered trademarks and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the properties of their respective owners.
Mr. Harry Yang, Managing Director, Acer Computer Co., Ltd., said Acer Thailand prides itself on its success in 2009 as a leading and No. 1 brand in overall PC market quantity with 18 per cent growth. Notebook computer sales alone soared 22 per cent. At the global level, Acer reached second spot in worldwide PC market ranking in the 3rd quarter last year, with market share of 15.4 per cent, up five percentage points from the previous year, according to Gartner report. . Acer also enjoyed record sales of 10.96 million notebook computers, or growth of 25.6 per cent, in the past year. This year at the global level Acer aims to be number one Notebook in term of product shipment.
Mr. Yang added that he is confident that IT market will rebound because we have passed the economic crisis. There are number of satisfaction factors point to a better economic condition. Bank of Thailand, Thai Chamber of Commerce and The Federation of Thai Industries forecast
3.5 -4 percent GDP for this year. A research from Kasikorn Research predicts the market value for computer around 53, 290 – 57,290 million baht or an increase of 8.1 – 16.3 percent. With these pointers I am confident that Acer will capture market share of 1.1 million units sale: Notebook = 800,000 units or more than 40 percent market share and Desktop = 300,000 units or 25 percent market share.”
“Our revenue target this year is to grow 30 percent. We will continue driving our multibrand products and strategies to offer more choices to the market. Innovation will be Acer branding while Fashion IT is Gateway position and eMachine is for user who are looking for performance. As the leading PC maker, Acer is committed to a fresh, innovative and functionality products and technology. You can expect to see more excitement from Acer this year. Our channel and business partners is also our key to success. We will help empower them to expand their business. As for the service, Acer will continue to improve our services in order to assist our customers.” Added Mr.Yang.
“Last but not least, in the year of Tiger, Acer will drive market under the 'express. your. excellence' concept as part of aspiring for achievement. Acer is proud to be a Worldwide TOP Partner of the Olympic Movement in the official computing equipment product category for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver and for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. In Thailand, we are the official partner of the Royal Thai Army Football Club (RTAFC) this year. As a global company we thrive to motivate local talent. Together with the RTAFC we will motivate and encourage local support for Thai League games and at the same time build up more football player in the consumer arena and better access to football for Thai youth.”
About Acer
Since its founding in 1976, Acer has constantly pursued the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Focused on marketing its brand-name IT products around the globe, Acer ranks as the world's No. 3 vendor for total PCs and No. 2 for notebooks, with the fastest growth among the top-five players. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to Acer’s continued growth, while the successful mergers of Gateway and Packard Bell complete the company’s global footprint by strengthening its presence in the U.S., and enhancing its strong position in Europe. Acer Inc. employs 6,000 people worldwide. 2008 revenues reached US$16.65 billion. See www.acer.com for more information.
Acer first penetrated the market in Thailand 1984, establishing an office in 1993. Acer Computer Co., Ltd. has been growing rapidly and is now widely recognized in Thailand. A major sponsor of the 13th Asian Games held in Bangkok in 1998, the company has been the recipient of The Reader’s Digest “Outstanding Brand Performance” for eight years. Moreover we have been ranking no. 1 notebook selling for 13 consecutive quarters (Y2003-present). For more information, please visit the Acer website at www.acer.co.th.
Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other trademarks, registered trademarks and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the properties of their respective owners.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
AIS ANNOUNCES 2010 VISION ON TELECOMS INDUSTRY INTRODUCING THE CONCEPT “ECOSYSTEM,”
AIS ANNOUNCES 2010 VISION ON TELECOMS INDUSTRY INTRODUCING THE CONCEPT “ECOSYSTEM,” COOPERATION, DEPENDENCE AND GROWTH TOGETHER FOR HIGHEST BENEFIT OF THAI PEOPLE
AIS announces 2010 Vision on Telecoms Industry, introducing the concept Ecosystem - the ecosystem of communication world gearing towards synergy, dependence and growth together, delivering highest benefits to every group of Thai consumers, riding the trend of communication technology convergence featuring “Total Communication.”
The management team of Advanced Info Service (Public) Co., Ltd., led by Mr. Somprasong Boonyachai, Vice Chairman Of The Board Mr. Wichian Mektrakarn, CEO and Mr. Somchai Lertsuttiwong, EVP Marketing, co-host the public conference on the overall picture of telecoms industry and AIS direction emphasizing orchestrated cooperation with alliance just like the ecosystem.
In 2009, the telecom usage of Thai people recorded a significant growth, particularly in mobile Internet, wireless Internet and Broadband Internet, reflecting consumer behavior obviously switching to convergence service. They use mobile phone to call, connect Internet, watch TV, download music, upload photos or videos to Social Network and Chat through BlackBerry. This formulates a “Total Communication.” AIS has developed service in tandem with such behavior. Besides retaining No. 1 Mobile Operator, today AIS plays increasing roles as;
- Largest distribution channel of Digital Music with over 20 million downloads, 60% of which represent the download through Call Center.
- Largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) with over 6.5 million Mobile Phone Internet users
- Pioneer of Lifestyle for consumers in entering the experience of Mobile Email, Social Networking through Smart Phone such as BlackBerry occupying over 100,000 users.
- Market builder for Wireless Internet by launching AIS Aircard serving over 300,000 customers, or over 20% of Internet use in Thailand.
Mr. Somprasong unveiled “For the year 2010, demand and usage behavior will remain the same as in the past year. More concentration and enhancement will be placed in Mobile Internet, Broadband and download service via wireless network. To deliver services that completely meet demand, every part associated with telecommunication industry need to capitalize on its best resource to work in harmony and proceed together in the orchestrated uniform, depend on each other and promote Seamless Connection featuring Ecosystem – the Ecosystem of communication world in an effort to creating collaborative service providing optimal solution for consumers as well as contributing to the reinforcement of country’s telecoms industry.
With regard to the composition of Ecosystem, Mr. Wichian added “Initially, we look into 5 integral parts including Device, Customer Assistant, Content Partners, Solution Partners and Business Alliances from a broad spectrum of industry. The collaboration incorporated by the proposed concept is believed to liberate the frame of telecommunication services, give unexpected experience from best quality, enhance business management efficiency and render privileges upgrading living standard of consumers.”
“However, to ensure the unsurpassed services provided by strong commitment, network quality serves as the key and solid fundamentals. Over the past 20 years, AIS has ceaselessly developed its network recognized as “Most trusted network” as a result of service coverage coming with network quality as well as convergence of Wireless and Wired-line technology. Lately, AIS is considered the only Mobile Operator offering widest 3G service area following the cooperation with TOT (Public) Co., Ltd., the Concession Owner. AIS customers have options to access wireless Internet service via EDGE/GPRS network embracing nationwide coverage and 3G of 900 MHz and 2100 MHz frequency”
Mr. Somchai stressed the benefits of consumers “When the fundamentals are well prepared, the functionalities based on Ecosystem will continue productively, shape service formats and fuel the growth of telecommunications industry due to the harmonious and balanced living of all parties. For example, the marketing of communication device will include not only the sourcing of superb handsets for customers, but also the synergy between Service Providers tailoring service packages and customized contents as well as solutions that bring ultimately exclusive experiences. This exemplifies how the working concept is materialized.”
In the AIS Vision 2010, AIS introduces some services from the cooperation with Partners, such as;
1. Nokia N900, the latest Smart Phone from Nokia that allows AIS customers to gain great experience from Internet Application and bundling package
2. BlackBerry New Bold, the latest innovation from BlackBerry, available for reservation today
3. AIS 3G Aircard 7 Mbps, the fastest Wireless Broadband connection to the Internet
4. AIS App Store connecting AIS customers to the unlimited world of Contents coming with a broad array of Applications to choose from
5. MSN SIM, a direct connection to MSN from your handsets
6. Mobile Pay wave Actual creating Contactless Mobile Payment Service
7. Variety Superior Privilege from various exclusive for AIS customer only
“As the Total Telecoms Service Leader, we strongly believe in the power of all players related to this industry and will be ready to play an intermediary role in rendering best services from the collaboration under the concept Ecosystem to every group of consumers. Not only will this paradigm shift benefit people, but also propel sustainable growth of Thai telecommunications industry.”
AIS announces 2010 Vision on Telecoms Industry, introducing the concept Ecosystem - the ecosystem of communication world gearing towards synergy, dependence and growth together, delivering highest benefits to every group of Thai consumers, riding the trend of communication technology convergence featuring “Total Communication.”
The management team of Advanced Info Service (Public) Co., Ltd., led by Mr. Somprasong Boonyachai, Vice Chairman Of The Board Mr. Wichian Mektrakarn, CEO and Mr. Somchai Lertsuttiwong, EVP Marketing, co-host the public conference on the overall picture of telecoms industry and AIS direction emphasizing orchestrated cooperation with alliance just like the ecosystem.
In 2009, the telecom usage of Thai people recorded a significant growth, particularly in mobile Internet, wireless Internet and Broadband Internet, reflecting consumer behavior obviously switching to convergence service. They use mobile phone to call, connect Internet, watch TV, download music, upload photos or videos to Social Network and Chat through BlackBerry. This formulates a “Total Communication.” AIS has developed service in tandem with such behavior. Besides retaining No. 1 Mobile Operator, today AIS plays increasing roles as;
- Largest distribution channel of Digital Music with over 20 million downloads, 60% of which represent the download through Call Center.
- Largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) with over 6.5 million Mobile Phone Internet users
- Pioneer of Lifestyle for consumers in entering the experience of Mobile Email, Social Networking through Smart Phone such as BlackBerry occupying over 100,000 users.
- Market builder for Wireless Internet by launching AIS Aircard serving over 300,000 customers, or over 20% of Internet use in Thailand.
Mr. Somprasong unveiled “For the year 2010, demand and usage behavior will remain the same as in the past year. More concentration and enhancement will be placed in Mobile Internet, Broadband and download service via wireless network. To deliver services that completely meet demand, every part associated with telecommunication industry need to capitalize on its best resource to work in harmony and proceed together in the orchestrated uniform, depend on each other and promote Seamless Connection featuring Ecosystem – the Ecosystem of communication world in an effort to creating collaborative service providing optimal solution for consumers as well as contributing to the reinforcement of country’s telecoms industry.
With regard to the composition of Ecosystem, Mr. Wichian added “Initially, we look into 5 integral parts including Device, Customer Assistant, Content Partners, Solution Partners and Business Alliances from a broad spectrum of industry. The collaboration incorporated by the proposed concept is believed to liberate the frame of telecommunication services, give unexpected experience from best quality, enhance business management efficiency and render privileges upgrading living standard of consumers.”
“However, to ensure the unsurpassed services provided by strong commitment, network quality serves as the key and solid fundamentals. Over the past 20 years, AIS has ceaselessly developed its network recognized as “Most trusted network” as a result of service coverage coming with network quality as well as convergence of Wireless and Wired-line technology. Lately, AIS is considered the only Mobile Operator offering widest 3G service area following the cooperation with TOT (Public) Co., Ltd., the Concession Owner. AIS customers have options to access wireless Internet service via EDGE/GPRS network embracing nationwide coverage and 3G of 900 MHz and 2100 MHz frequency”
Mr. Somchai stressed the benefits of consumers “When the fundamentals are well prepared, the functionalities based on Ecosystem will continue productively, shape service formats and fuel the growth of telecommunications industry due to the harmonious and balanced living of all parties. For example, the marketing of communication device will include not only the sourcing of superb handsets for customers, but also the synergy between Service Providers tailoring service packages and customized contents as well as solutions that bring ultimately exclusive experiences. This exemplifies how the working concept is materialized.”
In the AIS Vision 2010, AIS introduces some services from the cooperation with Partners, such as;
1. Nokia N900, the latest Smart Phone from Nokia that allows AIS customers to gain great experience from Internet Application and bundling package
2. BlackBerry New Bold, the latest innovation from BlackBerry, available for reservation today
3. AIS 3G Aircard 7 Mbps, the fastest Wireless Broadband connection to the Internet
4. AIS App Store connecting AIS customers to the unlimited world of Contents coming with a broad array of Applications to choose from
5. MSN SIM, a direct connection to MSN from your handsets
6. Mobile Pay wave Actual creating Contactless Mobile Payment Service
7. Variety Superior Privilege from various exclusive for AIS customer only
“As the Total Telecoms Service Leader, we strongly believe in the power of all players related to this industry and will be ready to play an intermediary role in rendering best services from the collaboration under the concept Ecosystem to every group of consumers. Not only will this paradigm shift benefit people, but also propel sustainable growth of Thai telecommunications industry.”
Sunday, January 17, 2010
NETGEAR Collaborates with Intel to Launch TV Adapter for Intel Wireless Display, an Intuitive and Easy Way to View Entire Laptop Screen
NETGEAR Collaborates with Intel to Launch TV Adapter for Intel Wireless Display, an Intuitive and Easy Way to View Entire Laptop Screen on HDTV Wirelessly
Networking Leader Introduces Push2TV, Device that Transforms How Consumers View, Share and Enjoy Digital Content on the Big Screen TV
LAS VEGAS - January 11, 2010 - NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically innovative, branded networking solutions, today announced the launch of NETGEAR Push2TV (PTV1000), a small device that enables consumers to display their entire laptop computer screens on their big screen HDTVs - wirelessly, effortlessly and intuitively.
Compatible with select laptops featuring Intel Wireless Display and powered by the all new 2010 Intel Core Processor Family, Push2TV (http://www.netgear.com/ptv) transforms the living room HDTV into a huge, remote monitor without the need for any unsightly cables stretching across the room. Slightly larger than a deck of cards, Push2TV enables consumers to wirelessly beam practically everything from their notebook computer to the big screen TV, including media stored on the laptop, content from the home network, and videos streamed from the most popular websites.
"Our customers are increasingly dependent on their laptops, and they tell us they're looking for easy ways to migrate the content of their computers to their TVs more freely," said Jason Bonfig, vice president of computing at Best Buy. "NETGEAR Push2TV is unique in how it seamlessly scales the viewing and browsing experience of the notebook PC to the TV along with an easy, intuitive way to connect and operate."
The industry has taken several approaches to connect the TV to the Internet: network-enabled TVs and Blu-ray players; Digital Media Adapters (DMAs) and set-top boxes that connect to the Internet via the home network; dedicated home theater PCs or notebooks connected to the TV via HDMI or other cables; and other PC-to-TV applications. However, these solutions have multiple limitations, such as the websites they can access and the video codecs and file formats that they can play.
"Consumers have been frustrated by the existing solutions so we focused on ease of use during the design and collaboration process with NETGEAR," said Erik Reid, director mobile marketing, Intel. "The result is that Intel Wireless Display, available on select laptops featuring Intel's all new 2010 Core family processors, and the NETGEAR Push2TV adapter have taken the hassle out of sharing content, so consumers can sit back, relax and enjoy the content on their large screen TVs."
The NETGEAR Push2TV adapter combined with Intel Wireless Display is a very simple extension of the browsing and viewing experience on the PC, significantly reducing the website restrictions that consumers currently experience with competing solutions. Consumers will be able to access the vast majority of the content on their computer or from the Internet and view it on their TV. Connecting a laptop to Push2TV is as simple as point and click. The easy and intuitive interface enables a protected connection and hides all the networking complexity found in currently available solutions. Thus, the consumer benefits from a fully integrated PC-to-TV solution without having to plug any external components or dongles into their new notebook computer, becoming a networking expert, or learning any new user interface.
The total solution consists of NETGEAR Push2TV connected to the TV and Intel Wireless Display preloaded on new-generation notebooks powered Processor Family. Intel Wireless DisplayÔby the 2010 Intel Core captures fully rendered display frames in real-time and sends the compressed video and audio directly to Push2TV via Intel My WiFi technology, the industry's first commercially available Wi-Fi Personal Area Network (PAN) or Wi-Fi Direct solution, creating a protected short-hop high-bandwidth wireless connection between the laptop and Push2TV. When compared to other solutions where the TV adapter connects to the home network or gateway, Push2TV reduces the wireless bandwidth overhead by up to 50 percent.
"We are delighted to partner with Intel to be the first to bring Intel Wireless Display to the living room, providing customers with what is truly the easiest way to extend the PC viewing experience to the TV - wirelessly, seamlessly and over a protected link," said Vivek Pathela, vice president and general manager of NETGEAR home and consumer products. "The combination of our Push2TV with a new-generation PC with Intel Wireless Display means consumers no longer have to crowd around their PCs to experience the infinite stream of Internet content with their friends and family."
With a sleek black minimalist design, a very intuitive setup and Wi-Fi technology, Push2TV quickly beams the laptop screen to the HDTV over a protected link. Therefore, customers are able to easily access almost any content they would normally be able to access on their PCs.* More specifically, with Push2TV and a new generation notebook powered by the 2010 Intel Core Processor Family connected to the Internet and/or home network, consumers can:
Sit back, relax and enjoy music, pictures and videos from their laptop, home network or the Internet in HD on their big screen TVs and home entertainment systems; Surf the web from the comfort of their couches, accessing many of today's online movies and TV shows and going anywhere a web browser will take them; Easily move from room to room or take Push2TV on vacation or business trips due to its small, lightweight form factor. Pricing and Availability
Backed by a one-year warranty and 24/7 technical support, the new NETGEAR Push2TV (PTV1000) will be available in the US later this month. Intel and NETGEAR are also working together to deliver this exciting new technology to additional geographies and distribution channels later in 2010. Product details on NETGEAR Push2TV can be found at http://www.netgear.com/ptv.
Networking Leader Introduces Push2TV, Device that Transforms How Consumers View, Share and Enjoy Digital Content on the Big Screen TV
LAS VEGAS - January 11, 2010 - NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically innovative, branded networking solutions, today announced the launch of NETGEAR Push2TV (PTV1000), a small device that enables consumers to display their entire laptop computer screens on their big screen HDTVs - wirelessly, effortlessly and intuitively.
Compatible with select laptops featuring Intel Wireless Display and powered by the all new 2010 Intel Core Processor Family, Push2TV (http://www.netgear.com/ptv) transforms the living room HDTV into a huge, remote monitor without the need for any unsightly cables stretching across the room. Slightly larger than a deck of cards, Push2TV enables consumers to wirelessly beam practically everything from their notebook computer to the big screen TV, including media stored on the laptop, content from the home network, and videos streamed from the most popular websites.
"Our customers are increasingly dependent on their laptops, and they tell us they're looking for easy ways to migrate the content of their computers to their TVs more freely," said Jason Bonfig, vice president of computing at Best Buy. "NETGEAR Push2TV is unique in how it seamlessly scales the viewing and browsing experience of the notebook PC to the TV along with an easy, intuitive way to connect and operate."
The industry has taken several approaches to connect the TV to the Internet: network-enabled TVs and Blu-ray players; Digital Media Adapters (DMAs) and set-top boxes that connect to the Internet via the home network; dedicated home theater PCs or notebooks connected to the TV via HDMI or other cables; and other PC-to-TV applications. However, these solutions have multiple limitations, such as the websites they can access and the video codecs and file formats that they can play.
"Consumers have been frustrated by the existing solutions so we focused on ease of use during the design and collaboration process with NETGEAR," said Erik Reid, director mobile marketing, Intel. "The result is that Intel Wireless Display, available on select laptops featuring Intel's all new 2010 Core family processors, and the NETGEAR Push2TV adapter have taken the hassle out of sharing content, so consumers can sit back, relax and enjoy the content on their large screen TVs."
The NETGEAR Push2TV adapter combined with Intel Wireless Display is a very simple extension of the browsing and viewing experience on the PC, significantly reducing the website restrictions that consumers currently experience with competing solutions. Consumers will be able to access the vast majority of the content on their computer or from the Internet and view it on their TV. Connecting a laptop to Push2TV is as simple as point and click. The easy and intuitive interface enables a protected connection and hides all the networking complexity found in currently available solutions. Thus, the consumer benefits from a fully integrated PC-to-TV solution without having to plug any external components or dongles into their new notebook computer, becoming a networking expert, or learning any new user interface.
The total solution consists of NETGEAR Push2TV connected to the TV and Intel Wireless Display preloaded on new-generation notebooks powered Processor Family. Intel Wireless DisplayÔby the 2010 Intel Core captures fully rendered display frames in real-time and sends the compressed video and audio directly to Push2TV via Intel My WiFi technology, the industry's first commercially available Wi-Fi Personal Area Network (PAN) or Wi-Fi Direct solution, creating a protected short-hop high-bandwidth wireless connection between the laptop and Push2TV. When compared to other solutions where the TV adapter connects to the home network or gateway, Push2TV reduces the wireless bandwidth overhead by up to 50 percent.
"We are delighted to partner with Intel to be the first to bring Intel Wireless Display to the living room, providing customers with what is truly the easiest way to extend the PC viewing experience to the TV - wirelessly, seamlessly and over a protected link," said Vivek Pathela, vice president and general manager of NETGEAR home and consumer products. "The combination of our Push2TV with a new-generation PC with Intel Wireless Display means consumers no longer have to crowd around their PCs to experience the infinite stream of Internet content with their friends and family."
With a sleek black minimalist design, a very intuitive setup and Wi-Fi technology, Push2TV quickly beams the laptop screen to the HDTV over a protected link. Therefore, customers are able to easily access almost any content they would normally be able to access on their PCs.* More specifically, with Push2TV and a new generation notebook powered by the 2010 Intel Core Processor Family connected to the Internet and/or home network, consumers can:
Sit back, relax and enjoy music, pictures and videos from their laptop, home network or the Internet in HD on their big screen TVs and home entertainment systems; Surf the web from the comfort of their couches, accessing many of today's online movies and TV shows and going anywhere a web browser will take them; Easily move from room to room or take Push2TV on vacation or business trips due to its small, lightweight form factor. Pricing and Availability
Backed by a one-year warranty and 24/7 technical support, the new NETGEAR Push2TV (PTV1000) will be available in the US later this month. Intel and NETGEAR are also working together to deliver this exciting new technology to additional geographies and distribution channels later in 2010. Product details on NETGEAR Push2TV can be found at http://www.netgear.com/ptv.
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