Appian Announces Alliance with Wyse Technology for Multi-Display Server-Centric Computing Solutions.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 2004 Strategic Relationship Delivers Highly Reliable Multi-Display Solutions to Customers in Financial Services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. and Other Professional Industries Appian Graphics Since its inception in 1994, Appian Graphics was one of the leading suppliers of multi-monitor graphics accelerators. The company was famous for its Jeronimo and Gemini product lines, and for the HydraVision display management software. , the leading provider of professional multi-display device solutions, announced today a strategic alliance with Wyse Technology, the worldwide leader in server-centric computing. The partnership makes the highly reliable two-port Appian Typhoon typhoon: see hurricane. (TM) PCI card, featuring ATI's RADEON(TM) VE graphics chip, a standard factory option for the Wyse(R) Winterm(TM) 9450XE and 9455XL thin clients. "The combination of Wyse, Appian and ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. provides a powerful, low-profile solution for financial services where Appian has a proven history of multi-display product leadership and innovation," said Jim Greenup, president of Appian Graphics. "Equipped with the Appian Typhoon powered by ATI's industry recognized graphics, Wyse's Winterm 9450XE and 9455XL expandable thin clients enable financial institutions to save precious desktop and floor space while powering multiple monitors with a single graphics card." "ATI and Appian have a shared vision to deliver industry-leading graphics solutions that feature robust and reliable operation," said Andrew Schmied, senior group manager, Embedded Display Graphics, ATI Technologies Inc. "Our combined depth of video graphics expertise enables solutions designed for quality visual performance in independent multi-display graphics applications." "Appian provides our Winterm thin-client customers with a highly reliable multiple monitor solution," said Mike DeNeffe, senior director, Winterm business line for Wyse Technology. "Wyse is excited to offer this solution as a factory option for our financial services and other professions where advanced multi-display video is needed." The Wyse Winterm 9450XE and 9455XL thin clients are based on the Microsoft(R) Windows XP Embedded An enhanced version of Windows XP for compact applications such as PDAs, handhelds and other appliances that use the x86 CPU. It supports such features as CompactPCI and the ability to boot from flash memory or CD-ROM. operating system and provide the most options for customers to create solutions tailored to their specific hardware and software needs. In addition to multiple monitor support for financial services companies, the secure and affordable Wyse Winterm 9450XE and 9455XL devices can also be customized with high-resolution displays for healthcare requirements, local browser support for call centers, local application support for retail, and enhanced security peripherals for government customers. Given that the Winterm 9000 series is built on Windows XP Embedded, it also provides enhanced support for wireless connectivity, greater security and better manageability. The highest performance dual-monitor, low-profile solution on the market, the Appian Typhoon offers an integrated dual DVI-I (DVI-Integrated) See DVI. output and ships with an output cable and DVI-to-analog adapters. With ATI's RADEON VE multi-display graphics processor, and 64MB of DDR SDRAM, the Appian Typhoon offers display resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 in analog mode and 1280 x 1024 in DVI (1) (Digital Video Interactive) An earlier compression technique that provided up to 72 minutes of full-screen video on a CD-ROM. Acquired by Intel in 1988 from RCA's Sarnoff Research labs, Princeton, NJ, DVI never caught on. mode. Like all Appian solutions, the Appian Typhoon includes ATI's HYDRAVISION(TM) Multiple Monitor Desktop Management Software and the AppianXtras(TM) tool suite. About Appian Graphics Founded in 1994, Appian Graphics is a leading provider of multi-display hardware and software solutions. Appian's focus on multi-display solutions enables the company to provide the most reliable multi-display hardware and software for use in financial services and other professional applications. World-renowned technology leaders such as Hewlett-Packard, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Dell and Microsoft have recognized Appian solutions. Additional information about the Redmond, Wash.-based company can be found on the World Wide Web at www.appian.com. About ATI Technologies ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics and digital media silicon solutions. An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world's foremost visual processor unit (VPU VPU Video Processing Unit VPU Vice Presidential Unit (World Bank) VPU Vicaría Pastoral Universitaria (Santiago, Chile) VPU Vulnerable Prisoner Unit (UK) ) provider and is dedicated to deliver leading-edge performance solutions for the full range of PC and Mac desktop and notebook platforms, workstation, set-top and digital television, game console and handheld markets. With 2003 revenues in excess of (U.S.) $1.3 billion, ATI has more than 2,200 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on Nasdaq (ATYT ATYT ATI Technologies, Inc (stock symbol) ) and the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. (ATY ATY Air Textured Yarn (textile) ATY Watertown, SD, USA (Airport Code) ATY After-Tax Yield ). Appian Graphics is a registered trademark of Appian Graphics. 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