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Empower Technologies™ Announces Significant Purchase Orders for High-performance Single Board Computer
EPT’s pioneering computer enables advanced image processing capability for an expanse of intelligent media devices, applications and appliances
June 17, 2008, Richmond, British Columbia – Empower Technologies (TSX.V: EPT) announced today that the company has signed a purchase order agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the purchase of Empower’s innovative Single Board Computer, the SBC644x.
Empower’s SBC644x is based on a Linux Embedded OS (“LEOs®”), and is made specifically to enable intelligent media devices for markets in mobile, portable navigation, set-top box, security and surveillance, and transportation infotainment systems – and anywhere high-performance image processing is required.
“We’re extremely excited to have the opportunity to supply MIT with our pioneering Single Board Computers. MIT has no equal in the creation, use and deployment of intelligent technology solutions for the world,” said Paul Leung, Chairman and CEO of Empower Technologies. Leung said more details will be forthcoming in the future from MIT on how Empower’s computer solution will be deployed, and he anticipates additional purchase orders from MIT in the future.
The SBC644x was developed with the Empower’s EDK6446 development kit utilizing the latest version of Empower’s Linux Embedded OS (LEOs). The EDK target hardware development platform includes a dual-core SoC (system-on-chip) embedded CPU, and an optional 4.3” TFT LCD touch panel, ready for 16:9 movie presentations. The video processing power is the most powerful feature of the new development platform.
On May 12, Empower also announced a five-year, $40 million purchase order from Advantec Computer Systems to supply industrial handheld computers to their VAR and System Integrator networks. Advantec will distribute Empower’s OEM/ODM industrial handheld and tablets through its vast distribution network to the healthcare, hospitality, field repair, utilities, transportation, retail, public safety/government industries.
About Empower Technologies™
Founded in 2000, Empower Technologies (TSX.V: EPT) is an innovative company that brings the power and flexibility of the LEOs® (LinuxDA™ Embedded Operating System) to the dynamic embedded computing Industry and the emerging Intelligent Appliance Market, through their development of Linux-based operating software, embedded system technologies and solutions.
The products and services that form the base of its business activities include an embedded system development platform for LEOs®, based on Texas Instruments™ embedded CPU platform, that fulfill the needs and demands of developers and the embedded computing Industry. Empower is continuing to develop LEOs® and newer versions of embedded CPUs in line with Texas Instruments™.
By uniting top professionals from within the computer industry and developing quality partnerships and strategic alliances, Empower is committed to being the leading developer of Linux-based operating software and embedded system technologies and solutions for electronics manufacturers and developers.
Empower’s brands are “LEOs®”, “LinuxDA™”, Linux-based embedded operating systems and “PowerPlay™”, smart consumer electronics.
Contact Information:
Media Enquiries:
David Thompson
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Tel: (917) 502-4265
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Email: info@exponentcommunications.com
More Information on Empower Technologies:
www.empowertechnologies.com
Sales Enquiries: sales@empowertechnologies.com
or via Tel @ (604) 278-3100
Paul Leung
Chairman, President and CEO
Empower Technologies Corporation
# 405-5600 Parkwood Way
Crestwood Commerce Centre
Richmond , BC , Canada V6V 2M2
The statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are forward looking statements. Such statements are based on management's estimates, assumptions and projections using available information. The company cautions that actual financial results could differ materially from the current expectations due to a number of factors.
The TSX Venture Exchange has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed transactions and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.
Empower Technologies, LEOs, PowerPlay and LinuxDA are the trademarks of Empower Technologies, Inc. All other brands are trademarks of their respective owners.
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