Actis Design Names ISS Group its European Distributor; Will Demonstrate Actis' AccurateC for SystemC Code Analysis During DATE 06.

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Actis Design, LLC, today named ISS Group of Stockholm, Sweden, its exclusive distributor in Europe to fill the increasing demand for SystemC analysis software throughout Europe. Under terms of the distribution agreement, the ISS Group will market and support AccurateC(TM), Actis' static C++ code analyzer for SystemC, the first software tool used in the SystemC code development flow.

ISS Group will demonstrate AccurateC during Design Automation and Test Europe (DATE) 06 in the Summit Design Stand #C3 March 7-9 at Messe Munich, Germany.

Says Joan Bartlett, president of Actis Design: "All indications have shown that hardware designers in Europe are in critical need of SystemC analysis capabilities. We're impressed with the ISS Group's understanding of this requirement and how to fulfill it, along with its solid knowledge of the market."

AccurateC analyzes SystemC code prior to compilation, simulation or synthesis, and offers designers the ability to analyze either one module or the entire SystemC design. Designed to increase productivity by analyzing code prior to complicated downstream processes, it enforces coding guidelines for high-quality, maintainable code while simplifying debugging with code correction hints for every rule violation.

"Actis Design offers just the kind of software tool that designers have been clamoring for," adds Ronny Stromberg, president of ISS Group. "With Actis' reputation for delivering quality tools and support, we believe that this will be an excellent partnership."

Visit Actis' website for more information on AccurateC: http://www.actisdesign.com, or send email to [e-mail]. Or, contact Joan Bartlett at [phone] or email her at [e-mail].

About Actis Design

Actis Design provides software tools and methods to enhance SystemC- and hardware description language (HDL)-based hardware designs. Its software suite includes AccurateC(TM) and Ten Minute Tutor(TM) (TMT), a computer-based training program that teaches Verilog HDL and VHDL. Actis Design provides a wide range of consulting services to both EDA product suppliers and consumers. Corporate headquarters is located at 515 NW Saltzman Road, Suite 775, Portland, Ore. 97229. Telephone: [phone]. Facsimile: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Online information is found at its website: http://www.actisdesign.com.

About ISS Group

Founded in 1986, the ISS Group provides leading-edge tools, services and solutions to the hi tech industry of Northern Europe and via a network of partners throughout the rest of Europe. Situated in Stockholm, Sweden, they are in short known as "the Gateway to Scandinavia." ISS delivers targeted solutions for electronic product lifecycle "hot spots" including: design, simulation, verification, and test with an extensive background in the telecom area. Simply put, the ISS goal is to ensure success from the first prototype through high-volume production. For more information, see the ISS Group website at: http://www.iss.se. Telephone: [phone]. Facsimile: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].

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