AlphaShield Inc. Teams with Avnet Electronics Marketing for Global Distribution.Circuit Ordered: BC Key Media______________ BW Office: seattle_______________________ (X) Immediate Release ( ) EMBARGO embargo (ĕmbär`gō), prohibition by a country of the departure of ships or certain types of goods from its ports. Instances of confining all domestic ships to port are rare, and the Embargo Act of 1807 is the sole example of this in : (Give instructions) ________________________________ ( ) Special Instructions: _______________________________________ ( ) SEDAR SEDAR System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval SEDAR Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review Filing requested -0- Business Editors, High-Tech Writers BURNABY, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 2002 Internet Privacy Internet privacy consists of privacy over the media of the Internet: the ability to control what information one reveals about oneself over the Internet, and to control who can access that information. Protection Company Leverages Avnet's Proven Expertise in Product Development, Supply-Chain Management and Channel Distribution AlphaShield Inc., a global provider of the award winning Internet privacy protection device for consumers, AlphaShield, today announced an alliance with Avnet Inc., (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AVT AVT avian arginine vasotocin. See vasotocin. ) a Fortune 500 company focused on providing world-class supply-chain management, engineering services and solution integration. This unique vendor alliance between Avnet Em's High-growth Emerging Accounts Team (HEAT) and AlphaShield has provided invaluable technical and financial assistance, and will supply integral parts for the manufacturing of the AlphaShield device. Additionally, the team will contribute to the re-design engineering of the next version and assist with the management of global distribution of the product. With this arrangement, AlphaShield Inc. demonstrates its ongoing commitment to improving manufacturing efficiencies, thus increasing value for its customers. "With consistent news about security breaches and PC vulnerabilities, the market is ripe for an easy-to-use Internet privacy protection device, and we anticipate significant demand from our global consumer audience," says Paul Prade, president of AlphaShield Inc. "Avnet's proven expertise in technical marketing support in the volatile consumer electronics market, including supply chain management, engineering design services, and asset management, will be instrumental in the successful execution of our mission to advance Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. to a new standard." Rick Sisk, vice president/director of Avnet HEAT (Hi-growth Emerging Accounts Team), agreed. "HEAT works with hundreds of startup and emerging companies, and we recognize a real market opportunity exists for this type of consumer security device. The AlphaShield has many of the attributes Avnet EM values: a unique technology with a clearly defined value proposition, a clear understanding of its target audience and a clearly defined channel strategy to reach that audience." About the AlphaShield Device AlphaShield is an Internet privacy protection device, which conceals your computer's IP address, allows control of information in and out of your PC and automatically disconnects the computer if there is no activity. Designed for high-speed Internet See broadband. and wireless connections, AlphaShield requires no set-up, no configuration and no maintenance, giving the user total peace of mind. AlphaShield incorporates three of the latest Internet security and privacy technologies: -- AlphaGAP(TM) technology, which, when initiated, stops all malicious attacks directed to the computer; -- Real-time Packet Authorization(TM) (RPA) Technology applies stateful packet inspection and only allows back user requested information; -- Stealth IP, which makes the computer invisible to others on the Internet. About AlphaShield AlphaShield Inc. is the leading global provider of Internet security and privacy solutions ensuring data integrity, Internet and network privacy protection for today's consumers. AlphaShield is committed to setting a new standard for security integrity by providing consumers who utilize "always on" broadband Internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a with an easy-to-use, completely secure Internet privacy protection device. Founded in June 2000, AlphaShield is headquartered in Burnaby, BC. For more information, please visit www.alphashield.com. About Avnet, Inc. Phoenix-based Avnet, Inc., a technology marketing and services company, is one of the world's largest distributors of semiconductors, interconnect (1) To attach one device to another. (2) A physical port (plug, socket) or wireless port (transmitter, receiver) used to attach one device to another. , passive and electromechanical The use of electricity to run moving parts. Disk drives, printers and motors are examples. Electromechanical systems must be designed for the eventual deterioration of moving components that wear over time. The first TVs were electromechanical systems (see video/TV history). components, embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. subsystems, and enterprise network and computer equipment from leading manufacturers. Serving customers in 63 countries, Avnet markets, inventories and adds value to these products and, in addition, provides world-class supply-chain management, services and solutions, plus technical, warehouse/logistics, IT outsourcing (1) Contracting with outside consultants, software houses or service bureaus to perform systems analysis, programming and datacenter operations. Contrast with insourcing. See netsourcing, ASP, SSP and facilities management. , professional and engineering services. For more information, or to contact Avnet Em's High-growth Emerging Accounts Team (HEAT) please call 877/245-4266. Avnet's Web site is located at www.avnet.com. |
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