Bell Microproducts and BSQUARE Partner to Provide High-Value Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Embedded Software Solutions.BSQUARE to Deliver Services, Licensing, and Software for Bell Microproducts' 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 Design and Integration Business BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Bell Microproducts (Nasdaq:BELM), one of the world's largest value-added distributors of storage and computing technology, with annual revenues of over $3 billion, and BSQUARE (Nasdaq:BSQR) have partnered to provide 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. Embedded Software Instructions that permanently reside in a ROM or flash memory chip. Embedded software may be immediately available to the CPU or, for faster execution, may be transferred to RAM first and then executed. solutions for Bell Microproducts' North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. OEM design and integration business. BSQUARE, named Microsoft Windows Embedded Systems Integrator of the Year for 2006, will offer consulting and development services and deliver pre-configured server software images to enhance Bell Microproducts' already comprehensive design and integration capabilities. Bell Microproducts will add to its suite of service offerings, the BSQUARE XP Jumpstart package in which BSQUARE delivers a Microsoft XP Embedded operating systems software image ready to be integrated into solutions like retail kiosks or and point-of-sale terminals. BSQUARE will also provide the server experts at Bell Microproducts with pre-configured Microsoft[R] Windows[R] Embedded Server OS images for use during integration services. Bell Microproducts will offer its OEMs customers turnkey solutions such as Windows Storage Server A Windows-based network attached storage (NAS) operating system from Microsoft. Originally released as Windows Powered NAS, Windows Storage Server provides file and print sharing, but does not execute applications. As of Windows Storage Server 2003, it also stores Exchange Server data. See NAS. 2003 R2 running on the Intel[R] SSR (Scalable Sampling Rate) See AAC. SSR - Scalable Sampling Rate 212CC storage server or Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA Server) is described by Microsoft as an "integrated edge security gateway". Originating as Microsoft Proxy Server, ISA 2006 running on the Intel[R] SR1530CL server. "Our partnership with BSQUARE strengthens our ability to offer custom software solutions, design and integration services to our OEM customers," said Chuck Kostalnick, Vice-President, OEM Division, Bell Microproducts. "BSQUARE enables us to integrate not only optimized Microsoft Windows Embedded Server software but, as our customers need them, the full line of Microsoft Windows software including 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. , Windows Embedded for Point of Service Windows Embedded for Point of Service is a Microsoft operating system for point of service devices that is based on Windows XP Embedded. External links
WEPOS Windows Embedded for Point of Service ) and Windows CE. With BSQUARE's vast engineering resources and dedication to Microsoft solutions, Bell Microproducts has clearly expanded our available service offerings to the OEM customer. We will continue to increase our value-add offerings to support our ongoing goal of differentiating Bell Microproducts as an integration and full solution partner." "We look forward to further enabling Bell Microproducts to stand-out as a preferred partner for OEMs by providing our industry leading software development services, licensing, and expertise in Microsoft Windows Embedded," said Brian Crowley, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , BSQUARE. About Bell Microproducts Inc. Bell Microproducts [NASDAQ:BELM] is an international, value-added distributor of a wide range of high-tech products, solutions and services, including storage systems, servers, software, computer components and peripherals, as well as maintenance and professional services. An industry-recognized specialist in storage products, this Fortune 1000 company is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors. In 2006, the company celebrated the sale of its 50 millionth hard disk drive, setting a significant industry milestone. Bell Microproducts is uniquely qualified with deep technical and application expertise to service a broad range of information technology needs. From design to deployment, its products are available at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions. More information can be found in the company's SEC filings, or by visiting the Bell Microproducts Web site at www.bellmicro.com. About BSQUARE BSQUARE is a software solution provider to the global embedded device community. Committed to delivering quality, lowering project risk and time to market, our teams collaborate with smart device makers at any stage in their device development. For more information about BSQUARE, visit www.bsquare.com. BSQUARE is a registered trademark of BSQUARE Corporation. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. |
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