Cetia is Now Thales Computers.Business/Technology Editors TOULON, France and RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 1, 2001 Cetia, the leading supplier of COTS-based VMEbus hardware and software solutions for real-time systems Real-time systems Computer systems in which the computer is required to perform its tasks within the time restraints of some process or simultaneously with the system it is assisting. , today announced their new corporate identity and new name: Thales Computers. Thales Computers is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Thales Group The Thales Group (Euronext: HO) is a major French electronics company delivering mission-critical information systems and services for the Aerospace, Defense, and Security markets. (pronounced ta'les), formerly, Thomson-CSF. The new name, Thales Computers, follows a wide-ranging strategic review for Thales Group and its subsidiaries. The new identity is a natural step in the process of change that the company has gone through in recent years to provide its customers with superior quality of service. The Thales Group's strategy is to leverage its expertise in dual technologies - where military applications can take advantage of advances made in response to the civil market and vice-versa - to achieve balanced growth in both the commercial and military markets. Thales Computers is positioned to become market leader in several new commercial technologies and already serves the defense community in a number of geographical markets. The name change is based on Thales of Miletus Thales of Miletus (flourished 6th century BC) Greek philosopher. None of his writings survive, and no contemporary sources exist. The claim that Thales was the founder of Western philosophy rests primarily on Aristotle, who wrote that he was the first to suggest a single , a mathematician and philosopher born in Greece around 625 BC. He was one of the most original and fertile thinkers of Antiquity. The Greek philosopher and mathematician, Thales, was known for his thought and the transition from myth to science and philosophy as the initiator of Greek philosophy. With this reference, the Thales name and new identity highlight the world of science in which the company operates, symbolic of their innovation. "This new name is a recognition of our innovative product development policy over the past years and a challenge we enjoy for the future," commented Yvon Peresse, President of Thales Computers. "It also perfectly illustrates the positioning of the company as a major provider of computers for the Defense and Aerospace market." About Thales Computers Thales Computers, a Thales Group company, is headquartered in Toulon, France, and Raleigh, North Carolina For other uses of this name, see Raleigh. Raleigh (IPA: /ˈrɑli/, ral-ee) is the capital of the State of North Carolina and the county seat of Wake County. . Thales Computers is the leading developer of commercial and ruggedized VMEbus hardware and software solutions based on PowerPC and Pentium microprocessors. Thales Computers is ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 certified for its design, manufacturing, sales and servicing operations. The company's products are optimized for a wide variety of applications in military, aerospace, communications and industrial markets and are in active use by customers worldwide, including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, GEC GEC Gaseous Electronics Conference GEC Gigabit EtherChannel GEC Geriatric Education Center (US government; HRSA) GEC General Electric Co. GEC Google Earth Community (online community) Marconi Hazeltine, Marconi Aerospace, Marconi Alenia, Canon, Mitsubishi, Toshiba, GTE GTE General Telephone & Electronics GTE Génie Thermique et Énergie (French) GTE Gas Turbine Engine GTE Global Tropospheric Experiment GTE Geothermal Energy GTE Gas Turbine Efficiency plc (Sweden & USA) , 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) , EADS EADS European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company N.V. EADS Expeditionary Air Defense System (USMC) EADS Extended Air Defense Systems EADS Environmental Assessment Data System EADS Echelons Above Division Study (formerly Aeropatiale Mantra), the Thales Group, British Aerospace, Ericsson, Nokia, Motorola and United Defense. For more information, please visit Thales Computers at www.thalescomputers.com . About The Thales Group The Thales Group is a world-class supplier of electronics to the aerospace, defense, information technologies and services markets. Following its acquisition of the Racal last year, Thales now has 65,000 employees, 50% of whom are based outside France. With a business presence in 50 countries, international markets accounted for 70% of the Group's pro forma As a matter of form or for the sake of form. Used to describe accounting, financial, and other statements or conclusions based upon assumed or anticipated facts. The phrase pro forma revenues of 8.2 bn euros in 1999. Thales has developed a permanent presence in the United States over the last 35 years. Sixteen Thales Group operational companies are located in the US, involving 2,400 employees and sales of over $800 million. For more information, please visit The Thales Group at www.thalesgroup.com. |
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