Digi Showcases Breakthrough Zero-Client Technology at the International Consumer Electronics Show 2006; Digi Demonstrates Next Generation Display Connectivity Architecture with AMD.MINNETONKA, Minn. -- Digi International (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DGII DGII Dirección General de Impuestos Internos DGII Directorate General of Human Rights (EU) DGII Deutschsprachige Gesellschaft für Intraokularlinsen-Implantation und refraktive Chirurgie (German) ) today announced it will demonstrate its breakthrough zero-client technology at CES 2006 in AMD's booth 30374. The ConnectPort Display zero-client hub transforms traditional PC architectures by allowing the interactive experience to be placed anywhere there is a network connection. Devices such as joysticks and keyboards for gamers or touch panel controls for home automation systems can be placed anywhere on a Local Area Network (LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. ). This freedom comes without needing a dedicated PC in the same location as the rest of the action. Multiple applications and their interactive devices may even be consolidated onto a single network based PC. This flexibility is ideal for many consumer applications as well as applications in other markets such as retail and banking. Digi's technology is complemented by the versatile I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output capabilities of the AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. Au1200(TM) processor, using its innovative hardware video decode and flexible peripheral device interfaces to serve network based peripherals connected to the ConnectPort Display. "Zero client architecture is a fundamental paradigm shift in client/server computing," said Steve Popovich, vice president and general manager, Inside Out Networks, a division of Digi International. "We believe exciting opportunities exist in numerous markets including many consumer applications. Our relationship with AMD helps us extend those applications." The ConnectPort Display is the industry's first zero-client remote networking solution that utilizes display, serial and 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. Over IP(R) technology allowing dedicated PCs and their peripherals to be placed anywhere there is a network with no changes to application software. This translates into smaller deployment stations, centralized management and reduced IT support without application software conversion costs. "Powered by the AMD Alchemy Au1200 processor, the innovative Digi International ConnectPort Display technology represents the cutting edge in display and peripheral connectivity," said Rob Oliver, product marketing manager, AMD. "For both consumer and commercial use, the low power, high-performance AMD Alchemy processor enables design leaders like Digi International to include inventive features that customers demand." The ConnectPort Display features Digi's patented RealPort(R) COM port redirection technology for serial over IP communications. It also utilizes proven Virtual Network Computing See VNC. (VNC (Virtual Network Computing) Open source remote control software for accessing host computers from a variety of remote clients. A VNC "server" is the host being accessed, while the VNC "client" is the remote device doing the controlling and viewing. ) for display and USB over IP communications. About Digi International Digi International, based in Minneapolis, makes device networking easy by developing products and technologies that are cost effective and easy to use. Digi markets its products through a global network of distributors and resellers, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). For more information, visit Digi's Web site at www.digi.com (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. , or call 877-912-3444. All brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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