Force to Participate as Intel Applied Computing Platform Provider to Develop Platforms for Applied Computing Applications.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 1999-- Combines Force's Technology Leadership With Intel Architecture to Bring Powerful Solutions to Communications Customers Force Computers Inc., a Solectron subsidiary (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :SLR (1) (Scalable Linear Recording) A line of magnetic tape drives from Tandberg Data that evolved from the QIC Data Cartridge format. See QIC. (2) (Single Lens Reflex) A camera that uses the same lens for viewing and shooting. ) and leader in embedded computing, today announced it will be among the initial participants in the new Intel(R) Applied Computing Platform See platform. Provider program. As part of the program, Force will work with Intel to deliver Intel Architecture-based board- and system-level solutions to communications customers. Applied computing refers to market segments consisting of systems designed for connected, high performance dedicated applications that enhance business information on the Internet/intranets. Force is one of a few select companies to participate initially in this program. Force's participation in the program cements its technology leadership in the embedded board-level and systems market and ensures early access to technology for its customers in the communications market. "This program, led by Intel, reinforces our leadership in the embedded market," said Chris Williams, vice president of marketing for Force Computers. "We are able to bring our design capabilities and ability to deliver those designs in large volumes due to the manufacturing strength of Solectron, which benefits our customers." Force Meeting Intel's Stringent Criteria In order for Force to be selected as an ACPP ACPP Applied Computing Platform Provider ACPP Australian College of Pharmacy Practice ACPP Africa Conflict Prevention Pool ACPP Arise Citizens' Policy Project (Montgomery, Alabama) ACPP Access Control Point Program , the company had to meet a stringent set of criteria, including quality assurance, design capabilities and manufacturing processes. In addition, the two companies will participate in joint marketing and development activities, which will strengthen the products, and services that result from the relationship. About Force Computers Force Computers (www.forcecomputers.com) was founded in 1981 and is a leading worldwide supplier of open, scalable system and board-level computer platforms for the embedded market. The processor-independent company delivers products based on SPARC (Scalable Performance ARChitecture) A family of RISC CPUs from Sun that runs mostly under Sun's Solaris, but also under Linux and BSD operating systems. After development began in the mid-1980s by David Patterson of the University of California at Berkeley and Bill (R), Pentium(R), PowerPC(TM) and 68K(TM) technologies. An 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 company, Force Computers practices Total Quality Management principles in all phases of the company's global operations. The company, along with its parent company, Solectron Corporation, is the 1997 winner of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is given by the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology. Through the actions of the National Productivity Advisory Committee chaired by Jack Grayson, it was established by the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality for Manufacturing. Force's corporate headquarters is located in San Jose. Force's European headquarters is located in Munich, Germany, and the company's Japanese headquarters is located in Tokyo. Note to Editors: All brands are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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