Accelent Systems Named a Microsoft Windows Embedded Gold Partner.Business Editors & High Tech Writers AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2001 Accelent Systems Inc., a leading enabler of Internet appliances Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. , today announced that it has been named a member of Microsoft(R) Corp.'s Windows(R) Embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. Partner (WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) An IEEE standard security protocol for wireless 802.11 networks. Introduced in 1997, WEP was found to be very inadequate and was superseded by WPA, WPA2 and 802.11i. ) Gold Program. As a WEP Gold member, Accelent will provide its industry leading system software solutions, development platforms and integration services to those Microsoft customers developing Windows CE-based devices in an ARM(R) processor environment. Accelent was selected as a Gold Program member based on the following criteria: -- Position in the embedded marketplace as an established, credible business -- Alignment with Microsoft's Windows Embedded business objectives -- Third-party feedback and internal Microsoft nominations -- Recommendations from internal Microsoft teams -- Confirmed customer experience referrals -- Windows Embedded community involvement -- Contributing and participating in Windows Embedded marketing efforts "In forming the Windows Embedded Partner Gold Program we looked for companies like Accelent with specific innovative technologies and engineering talent that would help our customers get to market faster with cutting-edge solutions," said Keith White, senior director of marketing for the Embedded and Appliance Platforms Group at Microsoft. "As some of our most valuable Windows Embedded partners, each of the members of the WEP Gold Program provides extensive information on its particular areas of expertise and thus is well-suited to help our joint customers quickly and easily find solutions that fit their individual needs." "We are proud to have been chosen to be a member of this select group of providers," said Steve Crass, VP of Marketing for Accelent Systems. "Accelent is dedicated to its continued support of Microsoft's Embedded operating systems An operating system used in special-purpose applications (embedded systems). Embedded operating systems are typically very compact and often designed for real time operations. See embedded Linux, QNX, OS-9, Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE, VxWorks and Symbian OS. and customers. As a WEP Gold member, we are better positioned to provide the products and services that will continue to enable the Windows Embedded devices of the future." About the WEP Gold Program The WEP Gold Program was created to make it easy for Microsoft customers to identify best-in-class Systems Integrator, Independent Software Vendor and Independent Hardware Vendor partners who have successfully demonstrated marketing leadership, community participation and dedication in markets utilizing Windows Embedded platforms and tools. About Accelent Systems As a leading enabler of Internet appliances, Accelent Systems provides a proven solution for rapidly developing robust Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. CE or Pocket PC operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. and ARM processor based products. With its solution of system software, development tools and engineering services, Accelent provides its customers with a means to expedite time-to-market at less cost and risk than traditional development methods. Current customer product applications include PDAs, Internet audio See RealAudio. devices, web pads See Webpad. , PDTs, Internet gateways, as well as numerous other embedded systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. . The firm, which has experienced significant growth since being founded in 1997, expects to ship over one million licenses of its software in 2001. For more information, visit the web at www.accelent.com. All trademarks, brand or product names are the property of their respective owners. |
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