Global Display Network Website Launched; www.globaldisplaynetwork.com is a New Service for the Display Industry Customers.Business Editors/Technology Writers 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)--Dec. 20, 2000 The Global Display Network (GDN GDN Garden (postal suffix) GDN Gdansk, Poland - Rebiechowo (Airport Code) GDN Global Data Network GDN Goods Dispatch Note GDN Global Disaster Network (Yahoo group) ) website, a free, content-rich information resource and electronic community for the flat panel display A thin display screen for computer and TV usage. The first flat panels appeared on laptop computers in the mid-1980s, and the LCD technology became the standard. Stand-alone LCD screens became available for desktop computers in the mid-1990s and exceeded sales of CRTs for the first time industry, is being launched today. Visitors to http://www.globaldisplaynetwork.com can view up-to-date news and information on electronic display products, technologies, applications and the companies that comprise the display industry. Highlights of the GDN website include: -- A live stock ticker - featuring selected FPD industry stocks -- 'News Flash' - with current industry news, and market reports -- Industry Directory - a searchable, comprehensive, directory of industry manufacturers, developers, users and the supplier base -- Tutorials and Technical Information - answers to technology and application questions -- Business and Market Information - industry data and company presentations -- Entrepreneur's Resource - sources of capital and company support -- Bulletin Board - post comments on industry issues -- Calendar - a listing of industry events -- Product of the Quarter - featuring a new display application or product The premier product of the quarter, an 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) active-matrix liquid crystal display An active matrix liquid crystal display (AMLCD) is a type of flat panel display, currently the overwhelming choice of notebook computer manufacturers, due to light weight, very good image quality, wide color gamut, and response time. The term was first used in 1975 by Dr T. (AMLCD (Active Matrix LCD) See active matrix. ), with the code-name "Bertha", brings photographic quality electronic images to the desktop for the first time. With a resolution of 3840x2400, the screen has a total of 9.22 full-color pixels; seven times that of the popular 18 SXGA (Super XGA) A screen resolution of 1280x1024 pixels. SXGA is commonly used on standard monitors, but provides a 1.25:1 aspect ratio, compared to the more common 1.33:1 (4:3) ratio. SXGA+ has a 1400x1050 resolution, which is an exact 1.33:1 ratio. See PC display modes. . GDN is being sponsored initially by the U.S. Display Consortium, a public/private partnership chartered with helping to develop the flat panel display (FPD (1) (Flat Panel Display) See LCD, plasma display, EL display, FED and flat panel display. (2) (Field Programmable Device) An umbrella term for all chips that can be programmed by the customer including SPLDs, CPLDs and FPGAs. See PLD. ) infrastructure. "We are supporting the Global Display Network website as a neutral forum that will foster communications, cooperation and networking among companies in the display industry," said Michael Ciesinski, president of USDC An abbreviation for U.S. District Court. . "This comprehensive site will serve not only as an educational resource, but as a tool for engaging potential customers and expanding the marketplace for displays." Industry analysts predict that the FPD industry sales will triple over the next few years, rising from $24B in 2000 to $70B in 2005. The display industry is poised for significant and sustained growth as a result of the proliferation proliferation /pro·lif·er·a·tion/ (pro-lif?er-a´shun) the reproduction or multiplication of similar forms, especially of cells.prolif´erativeprolif´erous pro·lif·er·a·tion n. of displays embedded in cellular telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), Internet appliances, digital cameras, electronic books, and a variety of other consumer and industrial products. Major worldwide corporations and aggressive start-up firms are vying for display market share in a world increasingly characterized by the almost insatiable demand for real-time information and entertainment. Companies in the display industry are welcome to provide content to GDN, as we look to keep our product information, latest industry news, and "a perspective" editorial fresh and up-to-date. For more information on adding content to GDN, please contact Maya Thornell at 408-277-2400 or maya@usdc.org. About USDC: The USDC is an industry-led, public/private partnership providing a common platform for flat panel display manufacturers and developers, FPD users, and the supplier base. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., the consortium's mission is to develop the U.S. infrastructure required to support a world-class, U.S. based manufacturing capability for high-definition displays. For more information about the U.S. Display Consortium, visit their website at www.usdc.org |
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