Cirrus Logic to Spin Off PC Graphics Software Business to ISDCorp, Providing Continuous Support for PC OEM Customers.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 1998-- Cirrus Logic (company) Cirrus Logic - A manufacturer of integrated circuits including the Advanced RISC Machine and display interface processors and cards for use as Windows accelerators (requiring dedicated driver software). http://cirrus.com/. and ISDCorp Agree to Transfer PC Graphics Software Team and Customer Support Underscoring a commitment to high quality customer service and software support, Cirrus Logic Inc. (Nasdaq:CRUS crus (krus) pl. cru´ra [L.] 1. leg (1). 2. a leglike part. crus ce´rebri ) and Integrated Software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. & Devices Corporation (ISDCorp) today announced an agreement through which ISDCorp will provide ongoing software support to Cirrus Logic PC graphics chip customers. The agreement calls for ISDCorp to redeploy re·de·ploy tr.v. re·de·ployed, re·de·ploy·ing, re·de·ploys 1. To move (military forces) from one combat zone to another. 2. all members of the Cirrus Logic's PC graphics software group, organizing that team as a separate division within the company. To facilitate a seamless transition for PC OEMs and add-in card manufacturers, Cirrus Logic and ISDCorp will work closely to ensure the successful transfer of existing customer relationships and support agreements to ISDCorp., along with development and support of software drivers and firmware. "As we intensify our focus on precision linear and advanced mixed-signal solutions, we are fully committed (Law) committed to prison for trial, in distinction from being detained for examination. See also: Fully to providing continuous software support and a seamless transition for our graphics customers," stated Arthur Swift, vice president and general manager, Cirrus Logic's PC Products Division. To ensure the best ongoing PC graphics driver support, Cirrus Logic surveyed software outsourcing options, selecting ISDCorp to acquire and support its PC Graphics software business. "Under the leadership of Reza Soliman-Noori, ISDCorp has established a reputation for outstanding software quality and support. Cirrus Logic embraces the opportunity for ISDCorp to acquire our graphics software business -- we have great confidence that they will provide a superb level of service for our customers," he concluded. "Acquiring Cirrus Logic's PC Graphics software business is critical to our strategy of maintaining a leadership position in systems software, and enables us to provide a more comprehensive solution to the marketplace," stated Reza Soliman-Noori, 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. of ISDCorp. "This acquisition complements our traditional strength in drivers, firmware and 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. , expanding our portfolio with the high performance 2D and 3D driver development and certification testing of an industry leader," he observed. Quality Software is Key to Hardware Success Both Cirrus Logic and ISDCorp share a commitment to responsive customer support and high quality software development. The two companies expect an especially compatible business partnership. "I was very pleased with the team ISDCorp assembled for the projects we previously outsourced to them," remarked Swift. "The expertise of their staff, along with their new code and driver support for new technologies, such as USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. , IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394 and PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). , makes ISDCorp a solid business partner," he added. The transfer of PC graphics software expertise from Cirrus Logic will enable ISDCorp to offer its customers a more comprehensive solution to their system software development needs, including critical expertise in Microsoft WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) A Microsoft facility that provides testing services for hardware and drivers for compliance with its operating systems. WHQL administers various logos that compliant vendors may reprint on their packages. certification. "Cirrus Logic has historically provided some of the best software support in the graphics industry," stated Jon Peddie, publisher of the well-known multimedia publication, The Peddie Report. "It's a real coup for ISDCorp to hire this team," he continued. About Cirrus Logic Cirrus Logic is a premier supplier of precision linear circuits and advanced mixed-signal system-level chip solutions, the latter of which demand high-performance mixed-signal processing, embedded DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive , algorithms and firmware. The company's products, sold under its own name and the Crystal product brand, enable high-volume applications in mass storage, communications, consumer electronics and industrial markets. Additional information about Cirrus Logic is available at http://www.cirrus.com. About ISDCorp Integrated Software and Devices Corporation is a leading provider of systems software development for Fortune 1000 companies seeking custom development, testing and certification for their driver, firmware and embedded software needs. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., the company has helped device manufacturers bring new device technologies to market since 1991. ISDCorp's expertise includes the range of Microsoft Windows products (including CE), PC hardware architecture, in-depth driver development, BIOS, firmware, thin clients, digital audio/video capture and display streaming architectures. For additional information, visit the company's web site at http://www.isdcorp.com. |
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