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First Details About Complete Shuttle Mini PC Solutions at IFA

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:16:43 +0000

ELMSHORN, Germany, August 26 /PRNewswire/ —

- Home Automation, Video Surveillance and Energy Efficiency in Focus

Shuttle Inc., market leader in the Mini PC segment and maker of multi
form factor solutions grants a first-look at the innovations to be showcased
at IFA in Berlin, Germany. Complete Mini PC solutions ranging from
Home-Computing, Home-Media and Home-Terminal will be on display awaiting the
visitors.

“A large number of Mini PCs will be on stage to show that the
possibilities of using a Mini PC are nearly endless. No matter if your
preference is working with office or power-hungry applications, enjoying the
world of multimedia or playing the latest 3D games - Shuttle has the Mini PC
for you, tailored to your needs,” states Tom Seiffert, Head of Marketing & PR
at Shuttle computer Handels GmbH.

One of the highlights will be a complete Mini PC with an embedded 7 inch
touch screen based on the Shuttle Barebone D10 versatile platform. Everyday
applications, home automation, media playback and video surveillance are all
managed by the Shuttle D10 and will be demonstrated live to the audience.
Based on the Z-Wave wireless home network technology, the D10 controls
household appliances and its sensors such as lighting and alarm devices. For
enhanced security in the home environment, Shuttle’s surveillance system
works with up to 16 cameras that can be accessed directly via the D10’s touch
screen.

Furthermore, a fully-configured solution which is based on the Shuttle
Barebone X27 measures barely 7cm in height and uses Intel’s energy-efficient
Atom processor technology in an almost fanless chassis. The Shuttle K-Series
Barebone K58 uses the same processor architecture, but holds on to the
well-tried, cube-shaped dimensions. Both platforms are suited for simple
computing applications such as internet, emailing and word processing.

Gaming fans will dive into digital worlds with Shuttle XPCs of the
performance product line that use multi-core processors, generous memory and
latest graphics cards.

Further consumer electronic devices include complete Mini PCs that make
playback of high-res movies in Blu-ray format available to everyone. As an
exclusively preview, a Shuttle system built on the Shuttle XPC Barebone
SG45H7 brings movies in best image and audio quality onto modern LCD TVs via
HDMI, all comfortably accessed by a remote control.

Representatives of the press are asked to email the Shuttle PR team on
presse@shuttle.eu for IFA appointments. Multilingual press kits are available
on request.

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Shuttle @ IFA 2008
http://www.shuttle.eu/IFA

Shuttle computer Handels GmbH
PR Department
Fritz-Strassmann-Str. 5
25337 Elmshorn (GERMANY)
http://www.shuttle.eu
presse@shuttle.eu

Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
Tom Seiffert
49-4121-476-885
t.seiffert@shuttle.eu

Europe (The Netherlands, Italy, Belgium (Flemish-speaking region), UK,
Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark)
Christian Scheibel
49-4121-476-891
c.scheibel@shuttle.eu

Europe (France, Spain, Belgium (French-speaking region))
Guillaume Baligand
49-4121-476-898
g.baligand@shuttle.eu

Shuttle computer Handels GmbH

Hermes Spacecraft Looking to Bring Personal Space Travel to the Masses

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:15:47 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ — intel Developer Forum — Like many Americans coming of age during the time of the Apollo missions, Morris Jarvis dreamed of someday blasting off into space. As a child he sat glued to the television set as man walked on the moon, and he later studied aerospace engineering in college. Over the years Jarvis built countless models of spaceships, exhaustively studied the space shuttle program and even interviewed real astronauts and NASA engineers. But even his friends and co-workers were a little surprised when in 1993 he stopped dreaming and started building a space shuttle in his garage in suburban Phoenix.
Jarvis founded Star Systems Inc. and began working evenings, weekends and vacations, even recruiting some of his engineering colleagues in his quest. The result is a prototype of his Hermes Spacecraft, which is on public display for the first time at the intel Developer Forum.
Morris and his team are building Hermes out of their own pockets and figure they need about $1.5 million to finish the test work and begin regular space flights. The team is undertaking a grassroots fundraising effort to secure the remaining dollars as well as recruiting other “dreamers” for their mission.
“There isn’t a geek out there who hasn’t dreamed of being an astronaut,” says Jarvis. “We’re all dreamers.”
Hermes, named for the mythological Greek God of boundaries and the travelers who cross them, is a technological marvel loaded with some of Intel’s most advanced embedded chips including the Intel(R) EP80579 Integrated Processor SOC product line and the Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor Z5xx series. intel technology powers most of the spacecraft’s data gathering, test and communications systems. Other companies assisting the Hermes team include ADI Engineering, Dot Hill, GE Fanuc, MicroSun, and National Instruments.
Hermes’ first flight will be an unmanned, tethered flight at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats in October during which Morris will control the spacecraft from a remote cockpit on the ground. Numerous sensors and computing systems will gather critical flight data and provide real-time feedback to Morris and his flight crew. Once the tethered flights are completed, Hermes will be equipped with an engine pod so it can be flown like an airplane, unattached to the ground. In the future, Hermes will be towed to about 113,000 feet above the earth by an ultra-high altitude helium balloon, then flown back to earth using the remote cockpit. Finally, another test will be undertaken with an onboard pilot. If all goes well, Morris and his colleagues plan to build a production version of Hermes and begin offering regular space flights.
“Hermes is built on the premise that anyone who wants to should be able to take a trip into space,” says Jarvis. “We hope to provide trips for about the price of a new car.”
About The Hermes Spacecraft
The Hermes Spacecraft is a commercial venture designed to provide affordable space travel to enthusiasts and adventure travelers. The company was founded by engineer and space “dreamer” Morris Jarvis in his garage in Phoenix, Arizona. The Hermes prototype is scheduled for its first test flight in the fall of 2008. For more information visit .
Star Systems Inc.

AT&T Launches Nationwide In-Home Service for PC, TV and Home Theater Setup and Support

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:17:21 +0000

DALLAS, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AT&T Inc. announced today the launch of AT&T ConnecTech — a 50-state, all-encompassing home services care program that is designed to take customer service, and the company’s own support capabilities, to the next level.
Building on the company’s leadership in communications, customer care and digital entertainment, AT&T ConnecTech provides a full suite of in-home services for virtually all technical support needs. For residential customers nationwide — AT&T and non-AT&T customers alike — ConnecTech offers television and home theater installation and personal computer and home network setup, plus an extensive list of repair services.
“AT&T has long been a familiar face in the homes of Americans — first installing phone service, high speed Internet service and now AT&T U-verse(SM) TV,” said Carmen Nava, senior vice president, Consumer Marketing Operations for AT&T. “Now, we are taking that expertise to a whole new level with robust in-home tech support, and with the same great customer service and reliability we’ve delivered for more than a century.”
Customers can initiate the ordering process for AT&T ConnecTech services by visiting . Backed by a brand with more than 100 years of technology leadership and customer-care initiatives, the service brings more choice to a marketplace with increasing business opportunity.
From home theater planning and consultations to new hardware installation and notebook repair, AT&T ConnecTech provides a customized portfolio for virtually all consumer services in all 50 states. Specifically, AT&T ConnecTech provides in-home and over-the-phone support services — including next-day service installation, seven days a week — for a broad range of TV and PC needs, including:
* Custom installation of home theater and TV equipment.
o Flat-panel TV wall mounting and home video installation.
o Wall-mount speaker installation.
* New PC or Apple(R) computer installation and the startup of a home
desktop or notebook, including e-mail, security configuration and device
networking.
* PC repair service, including parts and hardware replacement.
* Home network installation of multiple broadband-enabled devices.
* computer and network diagnosis covering software and router
configuration, settings, virus, spyware or operating system errors.
* Remote PC and phone support for digital products, such as digital
camera, MP3 players and more.

Pricing information and all support services are outlined at . AT&T ConnecTech services start at less than $100.
“The home services industry represents a billion dollar marketplace,” said Nava. “We’re using our strength in TV and broadband services to integrate both the product and care needs of today’s digital consumer.”
For more information, customers can visit .
AT&T ConnecTech Services available for residential customers only. Not available in all areas. All offers are limited time offers, hardware and software limitations may apply, and service-specific terms and conditions apply. Subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. provide products and services under the AT&T brand. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other AT&T marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. Apple is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world’s most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation’s leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 on Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Telecommunications Company list and No. 1 on America’s Most Admired Telecommunications Company list. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at .
(C) 2008 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
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AT&T Inc.

McAfee, Inc. Announces Support for Intel-Based Laptops and Mobile Internet Devices

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:17:21 +0000

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — McAfee, Inc. today announced its efforts to extend its security products to Intel-based laptops and Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs). McAfee(R) will provide integrated data encryption for laptops and integrated mobile content security for MIDs — based on the Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor Z5XX series and Moblin-based software. Additionally, McAfee announced plans to integrate McAfee’s security encryption with Intel’s Anti-Theft Technology and Active Management Technology to protect the data on a laptop in the event that it is stolen and an unauthorized user tries to access it.
Securing Mobile Internet Devices
Mobile Internet Devices are becoming popular in the industry as they enable the rich PC Internet experience in pocketable devices while running light weight operating systems such as Moblin Linux. Service providers see Moblin-based MIDs as a new way to deliver content and services to subscribers.
As MIDs rely on the open Internet to bring applications and services to people, they will be susceptible to similar security challenges as the PC. McAfee’s security solutions will help protect service providers and their subscribers from external threats.
“In today’s highly connected world, intel takes mobile device security very seriously,” said Pankaj Kedia, director of Global Ecosystem Programs in intel Corporation’s Ultra Mobility Group. “Intel’s low power technologies, in combination with McAfee’s experience in security solutions, should enable a more robust and secure solution for our customers.”
Protecting Data at Rest
High profile data breaches continue to make headlines, impacting corporate reputation and the bottom line. Data loss prevention solutions monitor, document, and prevent sensitive information from leaving an organization. Data encryption protects an organization if a laptop is lost or stolen. McAfee’s suite of mobile data protection solutions protects data, devices and networks against the risks associated with loss, theft, and unauthorized access, anytime and anywhere. McAfee’s centralized management capabilities provide organizations with operational efficiency and ensure low total cost of ownership.
This latest security initiative will place McAfee data encryption on the intel VPro hardware leveraging Intel’s Anti-Theft Technology to disable laptops booted without authorization. If a laptop is lost or stolen the device will automatically shut down when the unauthorized user tries to access the data.
“McAfee provides enterprise-class, powerful encryption and strong access control technologies that seamlessly integrate with existing systems,” said Gerhard Watzinger, senior vice president and general manager of McAfee’s Data Protection Business Unit. “By teaming with intel to provide encryption for laptops we are extending protection to customers anywhere anytime.”
About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world’s largest dedicated security technology company. It delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world, allowing users to browse and shop the Web securely. With its unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee empowers home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling them to comply with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify vulnerabilities and continuously monitor and improve their security. .
McAfee and/or other noted McAfee related products contained herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc., and/or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. McAfee Red in connection with security is distinctive of McAfee brand products. Any other non-McAfee related products, registered and/or unregistered trademarks contained herein is only by reference and are the sole property of their respective owners. (C) 2008 McAfee, Inc. All rights reserved.
McAfee, Inc.

Clarion Corporation of America Unveils ClarionMiND at the 2008 Intel Developer Forum

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:17:20 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ — Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile electronics, today announced the introduction of ClarionMiND, Clarion’s next generation Mobile Internet Navigation Device. The ClarionMiND represents a revolutionary new product that combines connected personal GPS navigation and real-time Points of Interest (POI) with Internet based entertainment and full web browsing.
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ClarionMiND was initially shown as a concept product at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show. Just eight months later, Clarion Corporation of America is proud to debut the ClarionMiND in its sleek new form factor as well as compelling set of user-friendly features. ClarionMiND is based on the new Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor Z5xx series and is scheduled to begin shipment in the 4th quarter of 2008 in the U.S. market. ClarionMiND will provide an all- new portable device experience and enable users access to two-way connected navigation, high-speed Internet experiences, digital music and video playback, and many other innovative entertainment features. ClarionMiND will transform the way people connect to their electronic lives whether they are on the go or in their vehicles.
ClarionMiND provides Internet connectivity via WiFi at home, in the office, or via hot spots out and about in the city. The ClarionMiND also allows for Internet connectivity via Bluetooth when paired with a mobile phone for convenient service options. These connectivity features combine rich GPS navigation with full PC-like Internet browsing capabilities using its 800- pixel by 480-pixel touch screen. Other features include quick GPS maps, optimized MySpace and YouTube applications, all of which differentiate the ClarionMind from other similar products currently in the market.
The ClarionMiND’s navigational capabilities include an optimized user interface as well as an in-car docking station for fully integrated on-board vehicle compatibility. The ClarionMiND can be set to Mobile Mode outside the car, or be switched to Automobile Mode for safe access behind the wheels. The Internet powered search function finds POIs online for a specific service or and transmits the destination to the ClarionMiND.
“ClarionMiND represents the next generation of portable navigation devices. It will deliver turn-by-turn directions, provide real-time POI, help you get there, and while you are there, finally give you the full Internet experience you always wanted but could never get on today’s mobile devices,” stated Adam Thomas, Clarion’s Vice President of Marketing.
“The emerging Mobile Internet Device category delivers the best Internet experience across a range of market segments - information, entertainment, communication, and productivity — in pocketable devices,” said Pankaj Kedia, director of Global Ecosystem Programs in intel Corporation’s Ultra Mobility Group. “ClarionMiND, is based on the new high performance low power intel Atom processor, should deliver next generation real-time navigation and location services while bringing the rich Internet to MID users.”
The ClarionMiND device can be seen in the intel MID Community Booth as well as the MID Experience Zone during the intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, August 19-21, 2008.
Specifications*:

— 4.8 inch WVGA (800×480) LCD Display with Touch screen
— Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor Z500
— 800MHz Clock Speed
— 512MB DRAM
— 4GB Flash Memory for Storage
— WiFi
— Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
— GPS Antenna/Receiver
— Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
— Amplifier
— Speaker
— Headphone Jack
— 2 USB Port (Standard / Mini)
— SD Card Slot (Micro SD)
— Docking Station Connector

Software Features*:

— Linux OS 2.6.22
— GPS Navigation
— Media Player
— Internet Browser
— Google Map / Earth Viewer
— MySpace Viewer
— YouTube Viewer
— Email
— PDF Viewer
— Calculator
— Control Panel
— File Manager
— News Reader (RSS)
— Weather information

About Clarion:

Clarion Corporation of America, headquartered in Cypress, California, is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Clarion Co. Ltd., which joined the Hitachi-group companies as a consolidated subsidiary in 2006. Clarion Corporation of America ranks among the top 150 North American OEM Suppliers and is recognized by an independent research firm for the highest customer satisfaction for 6CD radios in new vehicle’s sold in the U.S. Clarion, an international leader in mobile electronics since 1940 conducts research, development, engineering, design, manufacturing, sales and marketing of vehicle entertainment, navigation, rear vision, communications and security products for the automotive, marine and recreational vehicle environments. Clarion has over 10,000 employees worldwide and 12 factories in 10 countries, with marketing and sales affiliates in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia. Clarion is located on the Web at .

Clarion Corporation of America

RealPlayer Now Available for Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processor-Based Netbooks and Nettops

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:17:19 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ — From the intel Developer Forum (IDF), digital entertainment services company RealNetworks(R), Inc. is announcing the availability of its popular RealPlayer(R) on Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processor-based netbooks and nettops. By working with RealNetworks, the netbook and nettop OEMs can bundle a Moblin-optimized media player that includes the most sought-after media format support, decreasing their development, legal and administrative costs and reducing time-to-market.
“At intel we see netbooks and nettops as an opportunity to expand basic Internet usage throughout the world through simple and affordable devices for consumers,” said Doug Fisher, intel vice president and general manager, System Software Division. “The ability to play rich media is a key element of that Internet experience. Our continued collaboration with Real to deliver an integrated media solution as part of the Moblin software stack, optimized for the intel Atom Processor Technology will make it easier for our customers to deliver solutions to market quickly.”
The new RealPlayer can play content in all the most sought-after formats, including: RealMedia(R), Windows Media, MP3, MPEG4, H.264, AAC, AAC , VC-1 and Ogg. Devices that use the intel Atom processor with Moblin based OS will have the added benefit of highly optimized performance and battery life when playing media content. RealPlayer can be used to play content in a browser window for an embedded Internet experience, and also as a stand-alone media player.
“With the new RealPlayer for intel Atom Processor-based netbooks and nettops, Linux application developers can focus on what’s most important: the user experience,” said Jack Klingert, vice president of intellectual property licensing, RealNetworks. “Instead of spending time building multimedia solutions from the ground up, developers can leverage a mature, market-ready and Moblin compliant multimedia solution and bring rich experiences to the Linux end-user.”
The new RealPlayer was developed using Real’s Helix DNA(TM) technology, available in source code form for development via free community source licenses through the Helix Community (). And, plugs into Moblin.org open source code base for an integrated and optimized experience. Real plans to publish a standard API in the Helix Community to provide third-party Linux application developers with the ability to create innovative user experiences based on the functionality available in the RealPlayer.
Real will be demonstrating the new RealPlayer by appointment at the intel Developer Forum at Moscone Center in San Francisco, August 19 - 21, 2008. Contact to schedule an appointment.
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ABOUT REALNETWORKS
RealNetworks, Inc. delivers digital entertainment services to consumers via PC, portable music player, home entertainment system or mobile phone. Real created the streaming media category in 1995 and has continued to lead the market with pioneering products and services, including: RealPlayer(R), the first mainstream media player to enable one-click downloading and recording of Internet video; the award-winning Rhapsody(R) digital music service, which delivers more than 1 billion songs per year; RealArcade(R), one of the largest casual games destinations on the Web; and a variety of mobile entertainment services, such as ringback tones, offered to consumers through leading wireless carriers around the world. RealNetworks’ corporate information is located at .
RealNetworks, RealArcade, Rhapsody, RealPlayer and the Real logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, names of actual companies and products mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
RealNetworks, Inc.

Hifn to Demonstrate a Unified Storage Platform at Intel Developer Forum 2008

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:17:18 +0000

LOS GATOS, Calif., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Hifn(TM) , the catalyst behind storage and networking innovation, will demonstrate a Unified Storage Platform, highlighting the consolidation of multiple Enterprise-class storage applications onto a single high-performance storage system at the intel Developer Forum 2008, August 19-21 at Moscone Center West in San Francisco, Booth #136. The Unified Storage demonstration reflects the benefits and opportunities available to Hifn customers, as an affiliate member of the Intel(R) Embedded Communications Alliance (Intel(R) ECA), which brings together market-leading technologies and third party solutions using Intel(R) architecture.
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The Unified Storage platform demonstration combines key storage applications such as high-performance de-duplication, continuous data protection, back-up and secure distributed file services (DFS) all based on an Intel(R) 5100 MCH Chipset platform. The power of intel architecture enables the Unified Storage Platform to support multiple storage applications on one platform. The purpose of a Unified Storage Platform is to eliminate the need for multiple single function storage devices thus freeing up space in the data center, reducing power consumption and cooling requirements, simplifying management, and significantly reducing total cost of ownership. The Unified Storage Platform as a solution is ideal for small- to medium-sized enterprises, and remote and distributed offices, as it provides Enterprise-class storage capabilities in an easy-to-manage, high-performance platform.
The Unified Storage demonstration combines key enabling intel technology as well as Hifn’s Applied Services Processors and Express family of PCIe based cards. By supporting Intel(R) QuickAssist Technology, Hifn’s family of card accelerators provides system vendors using Intel(R) architecture with significantly improved time to market advantages. The demonstration also utilizes the power of an intel 5100 MCH Chipset platform, which features Intel(R) quad-core processors, Intel(R) Virtualization Technology (Intel(R) VT), Intel(R) I/O Acceleration Technology (Intel(R) I/OAT) and high-performance PCIe*. Hifn’s Applied Services Processors (ASPs) and Express family of cards off-load the computational intensive functions of encryption, compression, and hashing for security, and data-reduction and -de-duplication features. The continuous data protection and back up functions are supported by Microsoft’s DPM* and Symantec’s NetBackup* respectively.
“We are showing a new storage platform that is enabled through the processing power of intel architecture and the purpose-built, hardware-advantaged capabilities from Hifn,” said Russell Dietz, VP and CTO at Hifn. “This demonstration is an example of how our support for the Intel(R) QuickAssist Technology initiative brings together complementary technology for the benefit of innovation.”
“The Unified Storage Platform demonstration is a good example of reducing space in storage applications by utilizing Intel(R) architecture,” said Troy Smith, director of marketing, intel Embedded and Communications Alliance. “Being a member of the Embedded and Communications Alliance, which brings together market-leading technologies and third party solutions using Intel(R) architecture, enables Hifn to offer innovated solutions to meet market requirements.”
Hifn also plans to make additional information regarding the Unified Storage Platform demonstration available in the intel ECA solutions directory following IDF.
About Hifn
Hifn delivers the key channel and OEM ingredients for 21st century storage and networking environments. Leveraging over a decade of leadership and expertise in the development of purpose-built Applied Service Processors (ASPs), we are a trusted partner to industry leaders for whom infrastructure innovation in storage and networking is critical to success. With the majority of secure networked communications flowing through Hifn technology, the 21st century convergence of storage and networking drives our product roadmap forward. For more information, please visit: .
“Safe Harbor” Statement under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements regarding the Company’s future financial performance including, without limitation, statements related to the Unified Storage Platform significantly reducing total cost of ownership is a forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor that may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described herein include, but are not limited to: dependency on a small number of customers; customer demand and customer ordering patterns; and orders from Hifn’s customers may be below the company’s current expectations. These and other risks are detailed from time to time in Hifn’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Hifn expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Hifn, Inc.

Shuttle Presents Complete Mini PC With an Extensive Array of Features for Only EUR 755

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:17:17 +0000

ELMSHORN, Germany, August 19 /PRNewswire/ —

- 25 Years of Shuttle: New XPC P2 3500S Delivers Maximum Performance

Shuttle Inc., the market leader in the mini PC segment and manufacturer
of multi form factor solutions, is kicking off its 25th anniversary with a
powerful complete system at a particularly attractive price. Only limited
numbers of the Shuttle XPC P2 3500S are being produced for this occasion.

“The production team of complete mini PC systems have really achieved
outstanding work and created a fully-featured mini PC that will be difficult
to beat when it comes to value for money,” said Tom Seiffert, Head of
Marketing & PR, Shuttle computer Handels GmbH.

Its setup of features impresses with an Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 processor,
ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics card, 4 GB DDR2-800 memory, 1 TB SATA2 hard disk,
DVD writer and with Windows Vista Home Premium operating system
pre-installed. The 24 month Pick-up and Return Service in case of a warranty
claim rounds off the offer. The aluminium mini PC is only 32.5 cm deep, 22 cm
wide and 21 cm high and can therefore be accommodated nearly everywhere.

The Shuttle XPC P2 3500S is targeted at users looking for high
performance in smallest places at an attractive price tag. And so even the
most demanding 3D games at home and complex professional applications will
not pose any problems.

This complete system is based on the XPC Barebones from the P2 model
range which forms the basis for Shuttle’s fastest mini PCs using high
performance components and sophisticated cooling solutions.

The Shuttle XPC P2 3500S is available immediately from Shuttle Systems
Partners across Europe or can be ordered directly through the Shuttle Systems
Configurator on the Shuttle website. Shuttle’s recommended price is EUR 755
(without VAT).

Press release and image resources
http://eu.shuttle.com/en/DesktopDefault.aspx/tabid-53/140_read-14891/

Shuttle XPC P2 3500S
http://eu.shuttle.com/en/DesktopDefault.aspx/tabid-171/310_read-14892/

Shuttle computer Handels GmbH
PR Department
Fritz-Strassmann-Str. 5
25337 Elmshorn (GERMANY)
http://www.shuttle.eu
presse@shuttle.eu

Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
Tom Seiffert
49-4121-476-885
t.seiffert@shuttle.eu

Europe (The Netherlands, Italy, Belgium (Flemish-speaking region), UK,
Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark)
Christian Scheibel
49-4121-476-891
c.scheibel@shuttle.eu

Europe (France, Spain, Belgium (French-speaking region))
Guillaume Baligand
49-4121-476-898
g.baligand@shuttle.eu

Shuttle computer Handels GmbH

MPC Introduces Ultra Low-Cost Mobile Notebook for Education Market

admin — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:16:22 +0000

NAMPA, Idaho, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ — MPC Computers today announced the availability of the TXTbook(TM) () PC, an ultra affordable mobile notebook computer designed primarily for the K-6 education market. Based on the Intel-powered classmate PC design, TXTbook represents the latest development in MPC’s one-computer-per-child (one-to-one) computing initiative, a significant step taken in the industry to introduce an education-specific designed notebook for kids and parents in the United States. With pricing starting at $499, MPC is taking customer orders for the TXTbook PC beginning today.
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Kid-Friendly Form Factor; Real PC Performance

The TXTbook PC is a mobile computing device designed for the unique learning needs of elementary school students. Despite its size, TXTbook delivers all the performance necessary to run real-world applications as well as connecting to a world of Web-based learning options. The TXTbook design is based on the latest Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processors (1.6 GHz), Intel’s smallest processor purposely built for small, affordable netbooks that offers low-power consumption enabling up to 5 hours of battery life.
TXTbook also features an 8.9-inch display, a highly reliable hard drive based on the same technology used in popular MP3 players, built-in wired and wireless networking, a built-in Webcam, 2 Dual-channel stereo audio and USB peripheral support — all contained in a durable, drop-proof package.
“Everything about TXTbook is optimized for kids,” said Deborah Herrud, product marketing manager for MPC Computers. “At less than three pounds, it’s lightweight and easy to carry with a built-in handle. The keyboard is approximately 70 percent the size of a normal notebook computer and the footprint is small enough to fit on a child’s desk and makes it easy for a student to see over the top of the display and follow what their teacher is doing.”
One-to-one 2.0
As one of the largest computer suppliers to the U.S. education market, MPC’s introduction of TXTbook represents more than just a new product offering (click here for podcast interview with MPC’s product marketing team). It is, more significantly, another step in the company’s one-to-one (1:1) computing initiative for K-12. To begin with, MPC believes that the low price point for TXTbook can help shift the cost of computing from schools to parents, thereby allowing schools to invest more heavily in mobile technology infrastructure.
“TXTbook potentially changes the hardware acquisition environment from ‘hard’ to ’soft’ mandates, thereby accelerating the transition from traditional lab computing to individual student use,” noted Kevin Shabow, MPC’s area vice president of sales. “We see a proliferation of parent-driven, one-to-one computing taking place — which we refer to as One-to-One Computing, Version 2.0 (1:1 2.0) — which will result in a new phase of wireless implementation and collaborative learning environments.”
“MPC has a long history of improving the experience of learning and teaching through technology,” said Lila Ibrahim, general manager of the Intel Emerging Markets Platform Group. “The new TXTbook PC, based on the Intel- powered classmate PC design, is an exciting new platform designed to meet the needs of today’s students and teachers and sets the stage for the vision of one-to-one 2.0.”
About MPC
MPC Corporation , a major U.S. PC vendor since 1991, provides enterprise IT hardware solutions to mid-size businesses, government agencies and education organizations. With its October 2007 acquisition of Gateway’s Professional business, MPC Corporation became the only top-10 U.S. PC vendor focused exclusively on the $43 billion Professional PC market. For more information, visit MPC online at .

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Interop(R) New York 2008 Introduces Energy Camp

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SAN FRANCISCO, August 15 /PRNewswire/ —

- IBM’s Jerry Cuomo to Kick-Off Keynote at the ‘Unconference’

Interop(R), the leading business technology event, produced by TechWeb,
today announced a keynote speaker for its Energy Camp unconference at Interop
New York 2008. IBM’s Gennaro (Jerry) Cuomo will launch this one-day, all-day
program. The positive response from attendees at Interop Las Vegas 2008 led
to bringing Energy Camp to the 2008 New York event. Energy Camp at Interop
takes place at the Javits Convention Center in New York, September 16, 2008.

Cuomo is an ibm Fellow, VP and CTO for the WebSphere brand of products.
He is one of the founding fathers of WebSphere and has spent 20 years at IBM
in between the ibm Research and Software Groups. As a breakthrough innovator
of solutions in the areas of high performance transactional systems,
middleware appliances, enterprise application virtualization and web 2.0
technologies, Cuomo will kick-off Energy Camp — a collaborative
“unconference” dedicated to the reduction of IT’s global carbon footprint.
Audiences are invited to join this forum where industry stakeholders will
gather together to discuss the growing impact of today’s energy costs on IT’s
bottom line, and the overarching importance of energy conservation and
utilizing greener IT solutions and methods.

“With information technology representing such a large and growing chunk
of any company’s budget, energy efficiency across the entire IT
infrastructure isn’t just an imperative for a sustainable Earth, it’s an
imperative for every company’s bottom line,” said David Berlind, Interop’s
Executive Conference Director and TechWeb blogger. “We’re excited that ibm is
participating in Energy Camp at Interop and look forward to a robust
discussion with them about what IT companies can do to positively impact
profits.”
Following IBM’s keynote address, the program will be led by James
Governor. Governor is co-founder and principal analyst of RedMonk and author
of the Greenmonk.net blog, a community dedicated to the use of open source
and social software to improve the environment and encourage good behaviors.
Sample discussions at the previous Energy Camp included ‘Best Practices For
Equating “Green IT” to Cost Savings,’ ‘Are Companies Ready to Consider Some
‘Crazy’ Ideas to Improve Data Center Energy Efficiency?,’ ‘Best Practices for
Recycling and Refurbing Electronics,’ and more. For more information visit:
http://www.energycamp.org. To publish your thoughts and join in the
discussion visit: http://www.energycamp.org/wiki/index.php/EnergyCamp.

About Interop(R)

Interop(R) drives the adoption of technology, providing knowledge and
insight to help IT and corporate decision-makers achieve business success.
Part of TechWeb’s family of global brands, Interop is the leading business
technology event series. Through in-depth educational programs, workshops,
real-world demonstrations and live technology implementations in its unique
InteropNet and InteropLabs programs, Interop provides the forum for the most
powerful innovations and solutions the industry has to offer. As the meeting
place for the global business technology community, upcoming Interop events
include Interop Sao Paulo, August 12-14, 2008, Transamerica Expo Center, and
Interop New York, September 15-19, 2008 Javits Convention Center, New York
City. For more information visit: http://www.interop.com.

About TechWeb (formerly CMP)

TechWeb, the global leader in business technology media, is an innovative
business focused on serving the needs of technology decision-makers and
marketers worldwide. TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed media
brands in the business technology market. Today, more than 13.3* million
business technology professionals actively engage in our communities created
around our global face-to-face events Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and
VoiceCon; online resources such as the TechWeb Network, Light Reading,
Intelligent Enterprise, InformationWeek.com, bMighty.com, and The Financial
Technology Network; and the market leading, award-winning InformationWeek,
TechNet Magazine, MSDN Magazine, Wall Street & Technology magazines. TechWeb
also provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation performance
marketing, integrated media, research, and analyst services. TechWeb is a
division of United Business Media, a global provider of news distribution and
specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than
US$2.5 billion.

*13.3 million business decision-makers: based on # of monthly connections

Web site: http://www.interop.com

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