BSQUARE Provides VoIP Systems Integration Services for Smart Device Makers; Addresses Increasing OEM Market Demand for Customized Windows CE-Based Solutions.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2004 BSQUARE (Nasdaq:BSQR) today announced advanced systems integration services for smart devices implementing Voice over Internet Protocol See Internet and TCP/IP. (networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. (VoIP), telephony, and wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. protocols. Leveraging the company's deep expertise in Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. CE and Windows Mobile The Windows platform from Microsoft for handheld devices, including PDAs, cellphones and Portable Media Centers. See Pocket PC, Pocket PC Phone Edition, Smartphone and Portable Media Center. software platforms as well as with emerging communications technologies, BSQUARE is working closely with leading device OEMs to ensure timely delivery of go-to-market VoIP-enabled phones and other smart devices. "Faced with the growing complexity of integrating new communications protocols for small form factor smart devices, OEMs are increasingly seeking out BSQUARE to supplement their internal resources with critical path expertise," said Carey Butler, vice president of professional engineering services at BSQUARE. "With our advanced capabilities in platform software engineering, application software engineering and user interface development, we provide expert advice and cost-effective integration services for device makers looking to expand into the rapidly growing VoIP marketplace. "The Microsoft Windows CE platform is ideal for enabling voice applications on smart devices, such as desktop and wireless phones, IP set-top boxes, residential gateways, and thin clients," said Jane Gilson, group product manager of the Embedded Devices group at Microsoft Corp. "As a Windows Embedded Gold Systems Integrator, BSQUARE is an innovator in assisting OEMs deliver unique VoIP-enabled solutions." Representative of its level of expertise, BSQUARE recently completed a successful service engagement with a leading communications device Typically refers to a terminal used to send voice, video or text. Mobile phones, wireless PDAs and personal computers equipped with microphones, speakers and cameras are all considered communications devices. See modem. 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 enabling VoIP integration with a customer relationship management solution on a Windows CE-based platform. Additional information on BSQUARE's consulting and engineering service capabilities for Windows Embedded and Windows Mobile platforms is available at www.bsquare.com. About BSQUARE BSQUARE is a leading global provider of software, engineering services and consulting for the smart device market. Since 1994, BSQUARE has provided world-class device makers with the building blocks necessary to design, develop, and test innovative products quickly and cost effectively. A sample of BSQUARE customers includes Motorola, Hewlett-Packard, Texas Instruments, Vodafone U.K., HTC HTC HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) Component HTC High Tech Computer Corp (Taiwan, China) HTC Hennepin Technical College (Minnesota) HTC High-Throughput Computing , Microsoft and others. BSQUARE is one of Microsoft's largest value-added partners worldwide for Windows Embedded software, a Gold-level Systems Integrator of the year and a leading Windows Mobile solutions provider for Smartphone and Pocket PC. BSQUARE is a Texas Instruments-licensed Independent OMAP OMAP Office of Medical Assistance Programs (Oregon Department of Human Services) OMAP Open Multimedia Applications Platform (Texas Instruments semiconductor operating system) (TM) (Open Multimedia Application Platform) Technology Center. The company's SDIO See SDIO card. Now! technology has been adopted by over 60 top-tier smart device makers. For more information, visit BSQUARE at www.bsquare.com or call 888-820-4500. BSQUARE is a registered trademark of BSQUARE Corporation. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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