AudioRamp.com Plugs In at Demo 2000; Former AST Executives Safi Qureshey and Dan Sheppard Announce New Internet Radio and Internet Based Service Company.Business Editors and High-Tech Writers Demo 2000 TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2000 Two former executives of computer hardware manufacturer AST (AST Computer, Irvine, CA) A PC manufacturer founded in 1980 by Albert Wong, Safi Quershey and Tom Yuen (A, S and T). It offered a complete line of PCs that sold through its dealer channel. Computer Monday announced at IDG's Demo 2000 in Palm Springs, Calif., the formation of AudioRamp.com. Founded by Safi Qureshey Safi Qureshey (sometimes written Qureshi) is chairman emeritus, cofounder and former CEO of AST Research, Inc., a personal computer manufacturer. He is currently CEO of wireless video technology company Quartics and is involved with several start-up technology companies as an and Dan Sheppard from an idea formulated by Wasi Qureshey, AudioRamp.com provides access to &uot;what digital audio you want, when you want it and where you want it.&uot; The company has developed an Internet radio Listening to audio broadcasts via the Internet. There are more than 4,000 broadcasts available on the Internet that can be streamed and played by a software media player in the computer or in a stand-alone Internet radio with the software built in. that provides access to digital and streaming audio A one-way audio transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play audio clips and Internet radio. Computers in home networks stream audio (mostly music) to digital media hubs connected to home theaters. selections including MP3 files without a PC connection. AudioRamp.com is focused on providing a revolutionary method for people to listen to music. The music and broadcast industry is at the beginning of a new era in the evolution of audio delivery since most of today's audio is created in a digital format and packaged on CDs, delivered by broadcast stations through radio waves Radio waves Electromagnetic energy of the frequency range corresponding to that used in radio communications, usually 10,000 cycles per second to 300 billion cycles per second. or via the Internet. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Forester Research, one billion dollars of download sales will happen in 2003. AudioRamp.com is poised to serve the rapidly emerging digital audio market with the introduction of their Internet radio and Internet services. It's focused on providing a way to manage and organize the Web's vast amount of audio content and provide a convenient location to listen to digital audio on multiple devices. &uot;AudioRamp.com has developed a strong infrastructure with an Internet radio, Audio Content Manager and Web site,&uot; said Dan Sheppard, president of AudioRamp.com. &uot;The creation of this infrastructure allows us to develop digital audio solutions that lets listeners access what audio they want, where they want it and when they want it from millions of Internet music and streaming audio choices.&uot; AudioRamp.com is currently working with numerous partners to develop strategic alliances to bring digital audio content to the user. The company has signed its first agreement with Emusic.com (Nasdaq:EMUS EMUS Electromagnetic Ultrasonic Testing ), the clear leader in downloadable music from the Internet. Emusic.com will provide an avenue for AudioRamp.com customers to purchase digital audio online. &uot;EMusic is the leading provider of downloadable music over the Internet offering more than 60,000 tracks from established, signed artists,&uot; said Gene Hoffman, president and chief executive officer of Emusic.com. &uot;The key to the continued growth of this market is making downloadable music as flexible and easy to use as possible. We're pleased to provide our music through AudioRamp, a company focused on providing consumers with innovative ways to experience downloadable music.&uot; During the conference, the company will unveil the first complete digital audio Internet solution designed to manage the users digital audio catalog catalog, descriptive list, on cards or in a book, of the contents of a library. Assurbanipal's library at Nineveh was cataloged on shelves of slate. The first known subject catalog was compiled by Callimachus at the Alexandrian Library in the 3d cent. B.C. over multiple devices and play their favorite digital audio. They will also introduce the first stand-alone, high fidelity high fidelity n. The electronic reproduction of sound, especially from broadcast or recorded sources, with minimal distortion. high player that connects to the Internet through an integrated 56k modem, Ethernet or the new HomePNA 1.0 Network and plays MP3 and streaming audio anywhere in the users home. Consumers can now pre-order the new system online at www.audioramp.com. &uot;The Internet is changing how and where people listen to music by providing audio and streaming audio from all over the world,&uot; said Chris Shipley, executive producer of the Demo conferences A computer symposium run by IDG that invites vendors to showcase their newest technologies. Many new companies and products are first launched at DEMO. Founded in 1990 by industry pundit Stewart Alsop, the Palm Pilot was introduced at DEMO 1996, and 450 units were presold at the for IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) . &uot;AudioRamp.com has been selected to present at DEMO 2000 because they have developed a complete digital audio Internet player. It taps the audio individuals want to hear, and do so in a way that is easy to use and enjoy where ever it is convenient for the listener.&uot; As part of AudioRamp.com's infrastructure, the Web site will direct users to the millions of digital and streaming audio throughout the Internet. The user will be able to locate and organize their digital media between multiple devices, including their PC, Internet Radio and the popular portable players. Additionally, the user will be updated on their favorite artists or genre and concert information including the ability to purchase music, memorabilia mem·o·ra·bil·i·a pl.n. 1. Objects valued for their connection with historical events, culture, or entertainment: posters, publicity photographs, and other movie memorabilia. 2. and concert tickets online. Variations of the Internet radio will be available including a component version with a digital-out connection that allows for a high-speed connection to a home stereo system. Another model developed by AudioRamp.com is a software player for the PC that allows the user to enjoy all the unique capabilities of the Internet radio on their home or work PC. About AudioRamp.com AudioRamp.com, a newcomer in the digital audio market, was founded in 1999 by former AST founder Safi Qureshey and AST executive Dan Sheppard. The company is developing a digital audio player See digital music player, digital media hub and digital media server. and Internet services, allowing users to access what audio they want, where they want it and when they want it from millions of Internet music and streaming audio choices. For more information on the company, visit their Web site at www.audioramp.com or call 714/258-3840. |
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