Ardence Unveils Latest Version of ReadyOn.WALTHAM, Mass. -- Enhanced Instant-on Solution for Windows Environments Offers Greater Functionality Ardence, a global leader in designing and developing software solutions that enhance the control, dependability and management of Windows(R) operating systems, today announced the latest version of ReadyOn, its market-leading embedded instant-on solution for Windows devices. ReadyOn provides device manufacturers with a virus-proof, corruption-proof solution and secure, instant-on capabilities for Windows XP embedded-based devices. New features introduced in version 1.2 include: --Support for ghosting See ghosting server and ghost. to speed time-to-market (Once a ReadyOn image has been defined, it can be rapidly copied to target systems - greatly simplifying the manufacturing process.); --A customizable splash screen for OEMs to enhance the end-user experience with ReadyOn-enabled systems; --Expanded operating system support for Windows 2000, Server 2003 and hard drives. "Ardence's more than 20 years in the embedded market provides its customers with a technical expertise that is second to none," said Stephen Woodard, Senior Vice President, Global Operations, Ardence, Inc. "We use this real-world experience to provide the very best instant-on solution available for Windows devices because it is a 'must have' in the consumer market. The demanding consumer electronics business dictates that products deliver the best user experience possible. Without it, customers move on to another product and never look back. Ardence delivers the instant gratification consumers need to stay loyal to our customers' brands." Speeding the time it takes for consumer devices to boot up enhances the overall customer experience, which is essential in today's fiercely competitive electronics marketplace. Ardence ReadyOn V1.2 now provides Windows devices the capability to boot even faster than before to deliver the optimal user experience. V1.2 allows OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and manufacturers to implement a customizable splash screen for ReadyOn-enabled systems, and a Splash Screen editor comes with the ReadyOn SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). . Once locked, the splash screen can not be manipulated by the end user. Also, ReadyOn has expanded the number of devices it can enhance through support for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Server 2003. ReadyOn was tested and certified on a diverse number of hardware platforms, and supports the following hard drive technologies: IDE, EIDE (Enhanced IDE) An extension to the IDE interface that supports the ATA-2 and ATAPI standards. ATA-2 (Fast ATA) provides faster transfer rates (see IDE for details) and allows for multiple channels, each connecting two devices. , Enhanced ATA (1) (AT Attachment) The specification for IDE drives. See IDE. (2) See analog telephone adapter. ATA - Advanced Technology Attachment and Serial ATA. ReadyOn's support for ghosting makes it a perfect solution for rapid manufacturing environments. Once a ReadyOn image configuration has been defined, it can be quickly copied to target systems. ReadyOn V1.2 is available immediately by contacting Ardence at 781/647-3000. ReadyOn is only available in CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). format. About Ardence, Inc. Ardence, Inc. - formerly VenturCom, Inc. - is a global leader in designing and developing software solutions that enhance the control, dependability and management of Windows(R) operating systems. The company's embedded solutions include RTX RTX Russian Traded Index RTX Resiniferatoxin RTX Royal Trux (band) RTX Real Time Executive RTX Re-Transmission RTX Request Retransmission RTX Report Time Crossing (FAA) , Phar Lap ETS ETS Educational Testing Service (nonprofit private educational testing and measurement organization) ETS Emergency Telecommunications Service ETS Electronic Trading System ETS Engineering (&) Technical Services and ReadyOn. RTX is a real-time solution that enhances the control of Windows, providing greater flexibility and reliability. Phar Lap ETS is the smallest-footprint Win32 real-time operating system (operating system) Real-Time Operating System - (RTOS) Any operating system where interrupts are guaranteed to be handled within a certain specified maximum time, thereby making it suitable for control of hardware in embedded systems and other time-critical applications. in the market, and ReadyOn provides instant-on functionality for Windows devices. Ardence streaming-software solutions (formerly BXP) enable on-demand streaming of the operating system and applications, providing economic, system-management, and user benefits at the desktop and in the data center. Additionally, because it is a software-only solution, Ardence software streaming works with, and extends the life of existing hardware. Ardence streaming solutions have widespread application throughout the Enterprise and are deployed world-wide. Ardence, Inc. is also a leading distributor of Microsoft operating system embedded The Operating System Embedded (mostly known under the acronym OSE) is a real-time embedded operating system created by the Swedish firm ENEA. Bengt Eliasson, who at the time was a consultant from Ericsson, wrote the basic parts of the kernel. products. |
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