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  • 27-Jul-10 10:56 | anonymous member

    Global venture capitalists awarded Yoga  

    Yoga press release, June 28 2010


    Yoga won the greatest innovator prize at a global entrepreneurship competition which was held at the recent HIT Barcelona World Innovation Summit. 

    Yoga took part of the competition in the category “cleantech” where business ideas were rated according to their sustainability and environmental effects. Yoga’s intelligent building management system was given an award for its innovative approach to automation and energy efficiency and was given the greatest innovator prize. 

    127 start ups and growing companies from all over the world took part in the competition and there were 10 finalists in the cleantech category. The best businesses were chosen by a jury of 37 members that included high profile venture capitalists and experts from companies such as Nokia, Siemens, IBM, Philips etc.  Yoga CEO Priit Vimberg said that he was happy to get so much positive feedback and compliments at the event. “Hit Barcelona 2010 was a truly international venue with investors, start up entrepreneurs and technology experts from all over the globe. We met many people who were interested in our intelligent building system and these contacts are very useful for our future,“ said Vimberg. He added that the prize also encourages Yoga to step up its enlargement plans on the European, Indian and Arab markets. “We are currently in the middle of important negotiations with several potential investors and clients,” Vimberg mentioned. 

    Yoga is an innovative company that has for the last ten years been working offering intelligent solutions in automation and energy efficiency. Its main product Yoga IB is a building management system that turns your home or office into the ultimate living environment. Yoga IB gives you total control over your premises wherever they are, providing you with convenient access through web-browser, smartphone or TV. Yoga’s unique technology considerably increases the energy efficiency of a house, office or apartment.

    More information: www.yogasystems.com

  • 01-Jul-10 17:50 | anonymous member

    HDBaseT Alliance Announces Incorporation, Finalized Specification

    HDBaseT™ technology enhances whole-home distribution of uncompressed HD multimedia content, converging full uncompressed HD video, audio, 100BaseT Ethernet, power over cable and various control signals through a single 100m/328ft CAT5e/6 LAN cable

    BEAVERTON, ORE. – June 29, 2010 – HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry alliance formed to promote and standardize the HDBaseT™ technology for whole-home distribution of uncompressed high definition (HD) multimedia content, announced today its formal incorporation. The Alliance is founded by LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Valens Semiconductor, all of which comprise the HDBaseT Alliance’s Board of Directors.

    The Alliance also announced the finalization of the HDBaseT 1.0 base specification. The development of this cohesive specification is set to transform the digital media ecosystem, allowing consumers to enjoy premium content through unparalleled, uninterrupted HD distribution without the tangle of cables currently required.

    “HDBaseT Alliance’s creation of a unified specification based on HDBaseT technology will raise the bar as the most technologically advanced, unmatched solution for optimum digital media distribution,” said Ariel Sobelman, president and chairman of the HDBaseT Alliance. “HDBaseT technology is poised to become the unrivaled next-generation home networking transport to meet the ever-changing trends in the digital media market.”

    The cornerstone of HDBaseT technology is 5Play™, an unrivaled feature-set that converges full uncompressed HD video, audio, 100BaseT Ethernet, high power over cable and various control signals through a single 100m/328ft CAT5e/6 LAN cable. HDBaseT has the bandwidth to support the highest video resolutions such as full HD 1080p as well as 3D and 2Kx4K formats. HDBaseT is the first to provide all-in-one connectivity, making it possible for a single-connector TV to receive power, video/audio, Internet and control signals from the same cable.

    HDBaseT enables a network of sources — such as digital video recorders (DVR), Blu-ray disc players, game consoles, PCs and mobile devices — to be connected directly to displays in multiple locations. For instance, a DVR can be connected to several TVs throughout the home, allowing users an independent yet fully compatible experience. HDBaseT LAN based technology makes it possible to cut out the assortment of cables for audio, video, connecting CE devices and even the power source. This form of networking, whether it is done by daisy chaining devices or through star topology, can be applied in both the consumer home and in B2B cases such as digital signage networking.

    The demand for in-home converged distribution of HD multimedia content and the lack of adequate existing technologies are driving the industry toward an HD digital connectivity standard such as HDBaseT. Through development of the HDBaseT 1.0 digital connectivity specification, the HDBaseT Alliance addresses consumer needs and high market demand. HDBaseT increases the transfer distance of uncompressed HD multimedia content, expanding distribution, simplifying installation and ultimately lowering overall system cost.

    “Today, there is an abundance of content in the home, including video, images and data. As HDTVs and HDTV service proliferate throughout the world, the amount of content, and the ability to move it around the home, becomes much more complicated,” stated Brian O’Rourke, principal analyst, In-Stat. “The next frontier in networking is the ability to control and distribute this content. HDBaseT technology is well-positioned to offer a simple solution throughout the home to meet consumers' needs.”

    The finalization of the HDBaseT specification paves the way for HDBaseT embedded products to hit the market. The HDBaseT Alliance anticipates products with embedded HDBaseT technology to be available in the second half of 2010, with the majority of adoption taking place in 2011. The specification will also be available for licensing within the second half of 2010.

    Development and preparation for an HDBaseT Alliance Compliance Program is currently underway. The Alliance plans to formulate a logo usage and licensing program to ensure consistency and consumers’ ability to recognize interoperable HDBaseT devices in the market.

    For more information about HDBaseT Alliance and membership, please visit the HDBaseT Alliance website at www.HDBaseT.org.

    About HDBaseT Alliance

    The HDBaseT Alliance is comprised of leading cross-industry companies formed to promote and standardize the HDBaseT™ technology for whole-home distribution of uncompressed HD multimedia content. The cornerstone of HDBaseT technology is 5Play™, a feature set that converges uncompressed full HD digital video, audio, 100BaseT Ethernet, power over cable and various control signals through a single LAN cable.

    Members supporting HDBaseT technology will play a pivotal role in defining the future of multimedia transmission and data communication in the consumer electronics and content provider industries. For additional information on HDBaseT Alliance and membership benefits, please visit www.HDBaseT.org.

  • 08-Jun-10 08:46 | anonymous

    EDMONTON, ALBERTA, June 8, 2010 – MatrikonOPC™ announces the release of their OPC Server for IEC 61400-25. This server provides secure access to wind power plant control data for systems that may not support the IEC 61400-25 but require access to the wind turbine data. This OPC Server expands Green and Renewable Energy initiative systems’ ability to share data between systems that support IEC 61400-25 and those that do not.

     This OPC Server supports IEC 61400-25-1 and IEC 61400-25-4 Annex C using Manufacturing Message Specification (MMS) over TCP/IP. IEC 61400-25-1 and IEC 61400-25-4 are the key protocols used in wind power plant systems to allow multi-vendor wind turbines to freely share, control and monitor data via a single consistent protocol.

    The OPC Server for IEC 61400-25 takes open data sharing to the next level by providing secure and reliable data sharing between all IEC 61400-25 compliant systems such as: RTUs, Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), PLCs, meters, transducers, relays and other automation components in the enterprise such as HMIs, Historians and ERPs which typically do not support IEC 61400-25. This is the missing piece in today’s wind power automation systems that bridge data gaps between plant floor and the top floor.

    “The key to a viable and sustainable Green and Renewable Energy initiative is efficiency. Thanks to OPC and the way MatrikonOPC implements and support it, users can confidently gather, analyze and act upon the data that is key to their operationundefinedreducing maintenance costs of automation and process control systems. The OPC Server for IEC 61400-25 allows our customers to build more efficient wind automation solutions that will help grow their business,” said Sean Leonard, Matrikon’s Vice President of OPC products.

    Features supported:

    • Client-Server Architecture using MMS over TCP/IP
    • IEC 61400-25-1 communication protocol for wind power plants monitoring and controlling
    • IEC 61400-25-4 Annex C: IEC 61400 over MMS according to IEC 61850-8-1
    • Interoperable with HMI and Historians systems such as Citect, OSIsoft PI and any OPC client application
    • Channel redundancy with multiple devices

    To learn more about the OPC Server for IEC 61400-25, please navigate to:

    http://www.matrikonopc.com/opc-drivers/opc-iec-61400-25/base-driver-details.aspx

    About MatrikonOPC (a division of Matrikon Inc.)

    MatrikonOPC provides software to access device data using the OPC standard. Their promise is to help clients unlock the potential of their data and provide them with vendor neutral training and superior client care. MatrikonOPC builds close relationships with their customers, which allows them to have a true understanding of their business. MatrikonOPC helps them attain operational efficiency from both a technical and business perspective. With offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, they provide local presence on a worldwide scale. MatrikonOPC is committed to connectivity. Visit MatrikonOPC at www.MatrikonOPC.com

    MatrikonOPC and Matrikon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matrikon Inc.

    For more information, contact:
    Wassim Daoud
    Online Marketing Communication Specialist, OPC

    +1 780-448-1010 extension 4632
    wassim.daoud@matrikonopc.com

    For business and investor related information, contact:

    Andrea Nwobosi

    Corporate Communications & Investor Relations

    +1 780-448-1010 extension 4587

    andrea.nwobosi@matrikon.com

  • 28-May-10 09:38 | CABA Admin

    Electricity in Russia costs four times less than in Europe (5-6 eurocents per kilowatt compared to 15-25 eurocents in Europe). However, the market  price for energy resources in Russia grows 25-30% a year and will reach the European level by 2011. Russia is on its way to start saving. The fact that energy savings and energy efficiency can be reached through effective use of engineering systems in homes and buildings is presently widely known and popular opinion matches the Governmental Program about saving energy.  First building automation systems (multi-room, separate light and HVAC controls) appeared in Moscow nearly 10 years ago and since then Intelligent  Buildings and Smart Homes have started to gain popularity. In the beginning of building automation market development the main reasons to automate a home were purely ostentatious, i.e. a way to impress your friends with smart controls or raise the class of an office building to boost profits. And of course, the comfort.

    Since approximately 2007 the trend has shifted to cost reduction and awareness of unrenewable resources scantiness.  Construction companies don’t ask “What for?” anymore. “It’s possible to maintain business profits, says a facility management company expert, “only by conservation, because money saved is money earned. It’s just a change of focus”.

    This is where Building Automation systems come into play. The Russian market for intelligent building controls has been growing 25% annually.  Currently, regardless of the economy stagnation, manufacturers and systems integrators aim to  keep their market share and even present their new products and services.

    This they regularly do at the only trade show for building automation in Russia, HI-TECH BUILDING held annually in Moscow. 

    The HI-TECH BUILDING exhibition  features  Building Automation, security systems, HVAC controls,  light controls, IT-infrastructure, Smart Home systems, Intelligent buildings, technologies for energy efficient and green buildings.

    The organizers welcome your company to exhibit. It would a unique opportunity to enter the Russian market as control systems manufacturer with your own booth or join your partners located in Russia if you already have one. If not, about a1000 distributors will be there visiting the booths.

    The trade show will take place on December 7 – 9, 2010 in downtown Moscow. 

    The show is supported by CABA, Bacnet Interest Group Russia, Lonmark International, KNX, and other associations. 

     

    Special Expositions:

    ·  “LON ISLAND”, “BACNET ISLAND” and “KNX ISLAND”

    ·  ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS, PASSIVE HOUSES, GREEN BUILDINGS

     

    Venue: The show will be held in a unique venue. Gostiny Dvor is an 18th century historical building now a glass roof convention center located within 5 minute walk from the Red Square and the Kremlin. 

    Visitors profile:  real estate development companies, investment companies, real estate owners, construction and building companies, architects, designers and design engineers, facility management companies, government officials, heads of municipal housing utilities services, manufacturers and distributors of building automation equipment and systems, systems integrators and installers.

     

     

    The floor plan and the application for can be provided upon request.

    Statistics of the exhibition in 2009: over a 100 exhibiting companies displayed the latest equipment and products viewed by over 8000 representatives of construction and building companies, real estate owners, investors, architects, designers, engineers, facility managers, systems integrators, manufacturers and distributors  as well as government officials; 30 speakers lead over a dozen seminars and presentations on the latest energy-saving technologies, building management,  techniques and products; 14 leading industry associations and governmental bodies endorsed the Show.

    The prices for exhibiting are as follows:

    ·  Registration fee: 500 Euro

    ·  Exhibiting raw space only:  285 Euro/m2

    ·  Standard construction: 70 Euro/m2 (+ Raw space cost)

    ·  Electrical  connection of a standard booth (220 V/5kVt): 36 Euro

    Prices include Russian tax. Minimum exhibition space is 6 m².

     

    CABA, KNX, Lonmark and Bacnet members are offered a 10% discount.

    We can also assist your company with visa support and accommodation in Moscow.

    More detailed information is on the exhibition website www.hitechbuilding.ru

    For more information please contact Natalia Katsura, exhibition manager, Natalia@midexpo.ru

    +7 495 737 7479

     

  • 27-May-10 09:05 | anonymous

    EDMONTON, ALBERTA, May 27, 2010 – MatrikonOPC™ is pleased to announce the release of its OPC Server for GE Mark VI Turbine Controllers Direct. This OPC Server provides a high performance link to the GE Mark VIs, enabling engineers to integrate them with other automation components in the enterprise such as HMIs, Historians and ERP systems.

    Mark VI Turbine Controllers can be used in small systems such as an industrial steam turbine control, large gas turbine control systems and plant controls. Thanks to the direct Ethernet connection from this OPC Server to the GE Mark VIs, GE TCI/GSM software is no longer required for communications – reducing integration costs and providing high performance data transfer at sub-second update rates.

    “MatrikonOPC constantly expands its OPC offerings to encompass a growing range of control systems. With this OPC Server, engineers and system integrators can expand their connectivity horizons and take their data sharing information systems to a whole new level,” said Sean Leonard, Matrikon’s Vice President of OPC products.

    Features include:

    • Imports controllers' information from the TCI PC configuration files (site’s configuration files)
    • Configures Automatic OPC server tag list using TCI PC configuration files (site’s configuration files)
    • Supports process, diagnostic alarms and events via simple OPC A&E

    To learn more about the OPC Server for GE Mark VI Turbine Controllers Direct, please navigate to:

    http://www.matrikonopc.com/opc-drivers/opc-mark-vi-direct/base-driver-details.aspx

    About MatrikonOPC (a division of Matrikon Inc.)

    MatrikonOPC provides software to access device data using the OPC standard. Their promise is to help clients unlock the potential of their data and provide them with vendor neutral training and superior client care. MatrikonOPC builds close relationships with their customers, which allows them to have a true understanding of their business. MatrikonOPC helps them attain operational efficiency from both a technical and business perspective. With offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, they provide local presence on a worldwide scale. MatrikonOPC is committed to connectivity. Visit MatrikonOPC at www.MatrikonOPC.com

    MatrikonOPC and Matrikon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matrikon Inc.

    For more information, contact:
    Wassim Daoud
    Online Marketing Communication Specialist, OPC

    +1 780-448-1010 extension 4632
    wassim.daoud@matrikonopc.com

    For business and investor related information, contact:

    Andrea Nwobosi

    Corporate Communications & Investor Relations

    +1 780-448-1010 extension 4587

    andrea.nwobosi@matrikon.com

  • 25-May-10 09:03 | anonymous

    EDMONTON, ALBERTA – May 25, 2010 - MatrikonOPC™ is pleased to announce the latest release of its OPC Data Manager. New features include the support of DA 3.0 connections, at-a-glance data health indicators and an intuitive user interface to enhance overall user experience.

    OPC Data Manager allows two or more control systems to share DA, HDA and A&E data in a secure and reliable manner. With the added support for DA 3.0, OPC Data Manager maps data between any compliant OPC DA servers, regardless of the DA versions they support. Enhancements in the user interface allow for live data mapping.

    “MatrikonOPC is committed to delivering the most secure and reliable OPC connectivity solutions. OPC Data Manager is a key OPC architecture component as it allows users to bridge the data connectivity gap between their control systems by sharing data directly between their OPC servers,” explained Sean Leonard, Matrikon’s Vice President of OPC products.

    OPC Data Manager provides:

    • data mapping redundancy
    • support for writing Value, Quality and Timestamp data to HDA Servers
    • streamlined workflow
    • live data mapping

    To learn more about OPC Data Manager, please navigate to:

    http://www.matrikonopc.com/products/opc-data-management/opc-data-manager.aspx

    About MatrikonOPC (a division of Matrikon Inc.)

    MatrikonOPC provides software to access device data using the OPC standard. Our promise is to help clients unlock the potential of their data and provide them with vendor neutral training and superior client care. We build close relationships with our customers, allowing us to have a true understanding of their business. We help them attain operational efficiency from both a technical and business perspective. With offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, we provide local presence on a worldwide scale. We are committed to connectivity.  Visit MatrikonOPC at www.MatrikonOPC.com.

    MatrikonOPC and Matrikon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matrikon Inc.

    For more information, contact:
    Wassim Daoud
    Online Marketing Communications Specialist
    +1 780-448-1010 extension 4632
    wassim.daoud@matrikonopc.com

    For business and investor related information, contact:

    Andrea Nwobosi
    Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
    +1 780-448-1010 extension 4587
    andrea.nwobosi@matrikon.com

  • 25-May-10 08:52 | anonymous

    EDMONTON, ALBERTA – May 25, 2010 - MatrikonOPC™ is pleased to announce the latest release of its OPC Data Manager. New features include the support of DA 3.0 connections, at-a-glance data health indicators and an intuitive user interface to enhance overall user experience.

    OPC Data Manager allows two or more control systems to share DA, HDA and A&E data in a secure and reliable manner. With the added support for DA 3.0, OPC Data Manager maps data between any compliant OPC DA servers, regardless of the DA versions they support. Enhancements in the user interface allow for live data mapping.

    “MatrikonOPC is committed to delivering the most secure and reliable OPC connectivity solutions. OPC Data Manager is a key OPC architecture component as it allows users to bridge the data connectivity gap between their control systems by sharing data directly between their OPC servers,” explained Sean Leonard, Matrikon’s Vice President of OPC products.

    OPC Data Manager provides:

    • data mapping redundancy
    • support for writing Value, Quality and Timestamp data to HDA Servers
    • streamlined workflow
    • live data mapping

    To learn more about OPC Data Manager, please navigate to:

    http://www.matrikonopc.com/products/opc-data-management/opc-data-manager.aspx

    About MatrikonOPC (a division of Matrikon Inc.)

    MatrikonOPC provides software to access device data using the OPC standard. Our promise is to help clients unlock the potential of their data and provide them with vendor neutral training and superior client care. We build close relationships with our customers, allowing us to have a true understanding of their business. We help them attain operational efficiency from both a technical and business perspective. With offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, we provide local presence on a worldwide scale. We are committed to connectivity.  Visit MatrikonOPC at www.MatrikonOPC.com.

    MatrikonOPC and Matrikon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matrikon Inc.

    For more information, contact:
    Wassim Daoud
    Online Marketing Communications Specialist
    +1 780-448-1010 extension 4632
    wassim.daoud@matrikonopc.com

    For business and investor related information, contact:

    Andrea Nwobosi
    Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
    +1 780-448-1010 extension 4587
    andrea.nwobosi@matrikon.com

  • 12-May-10 09:00 | anonymous

    Alliance and members show progress and products at Lightfair 2010

    SAN RAMON, CALIF. (May 11, 2010) – The EMerge Alliance – an open industry association leading the rapid adoption of safe, low-voltage direct-current (DC) power distribution and use in commercial building interiors – today announced it has added 15 more companies to its coalition. Now more than 60-members strong, the Alliance continues to gain the support of building industry and technology leaders in a collaborative effort to bring greater energy efficiency and sustainability to new and existing facilities.

    New members include Anderson Power Products, IDEAL INDUSTRIES, Leviton Manufacturing Company, Lunera Lighting, ROAL Electronics USA and Traxon Technologies USA at the Participating level; Electri-Cable Assemblies and Universal Lighting Technologies at the General level;  ANL Lighting, Donnelly Kerley Builders, Emeral Tech, Integrated Design Associates, PICA Interconnect Solutions and Standard Solar at the Supporting level; and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) at the Liaison level.

    In addition to broadening and deepening its membership base, the Alliance has also teamed with the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) at the University of California – Davis, a research and education facility that was created to drive the adoption and commercialization of energy-efficient lighting technologies. EMerge has joined the CLTC’s public-private partnership as an affiliate to increase engagement with lighting innovators and contribute to the mission of improving efficiency and practicality of new technologies, like DC-based LED lighting.

    “Our focus is on creating opportunities to accelerate the development and advancement of the latest technologies for lighting efficiency,” said Konstantinos Papamichael, co-director of the CLTC. “We’re excited about the rapid progress that can be made with the new DC power platform and look forward to working with the EMerge Alliance to further the efforts to take lighting efficiency to the next level.”

    On average, LEDs and solid-state lighting can be up to 10 to 15 percent more efficient in the hybrid AC-DC power distribution system established by the EMerge Alliance Standard. According to EMerge Alliance Chairman Brian Patterson, the CLTC has also signed on to provide resources and expertise to the Alliance in the product registration and evaluation process, which is now open to Governing, Participating and General Members of the Alliance.

    “Working with the CLTC and its affiliates, we can make major strides in the movement for new lighting technologies and greener buildings,” said Patterson. “As the Alliance moves forward, we will continue to partner with like-minded groups like the CLTC to further our progress toward application and interoperability of products based on the Standard.”

    Both organizations, as well as 14 EMerge members, are participating in LIGHTFAIR® International in Las Vegas, May 12-14, 2010. Demonstrations of the Standard will be on display throughout the expo at EMerge member booths – OSRAM SYLVANIA (#315), Tyco Electronics (#2621) and Lunera Lighting (#2849). Alliance leaders will also host an open information session in room N236 at 11 a.m. on May 13, for organizations interested in membership and involvement. To join the Alliance, please visit http://emergealliance.org/en/join/index.asp.

    About the EMerge Alliance

    The EMerge Alliance is an open industry association leading the rapid adoption of safe, low-voltage DC power distribution and use in commercial interiors through the EMerge Alliance Standard. This innovative Standard integrates interior infrastructures, power, controls and peripheral devices, such as lighting, in a common platform to facilitate the hybrid use of AC and DC power. Now, building owners can gain unprecedented design and space flexibility along with greater energy efficiency and improved sustainability. The not-for-profit Alliance is accepting new members at various levels. For more information, please visit www.EMergeAlliance.org.

    Contacts:

    Christi Chesner for EMerge Alliance

    214-635-3023

    media@EMergeAlliance.org

    Blake Lewis for EMerge Alliance

    214-635-3020

    media@EMergeAlliance.org

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  • 06-Apr-10 09:39 | anonymous

    EDMONTON, ALBERTA, April 6, 2010 – MatrikonOPC™ is pleased to announce the support for FINS communication protocol in the OPC Server for OMRON. This OPC Server enables automation professionals to integrate their engineering systems with HMI, Historians, ERP and MES securely and reliably via the power of OPC.


    “Not only can our customers use MatrikonOPC Server for OMRON to communicate with OMRON’s PLCs over C-Mode, they can now also use the FINS protocol. Unlike other OPC Servers on the market, this OPC Server will enable them to communicate over TCP or UDP to FINS PLCs allowing them to access their data faster and easier than before. This OPC server can be installed and configured to access your data within minutes,” said Sean Leonard, Matrikon’s Vice President of OPC products.

    Manufacturers must leverage their engineering systems with an important communication tool to achieve operational excellence. The MatrikonOPC Server for OMRON provides manufacturers who have utilized standards such as OPC DA with a low cost solution for extracting the information needed to manage their operations and increase their productivity and profitability.

    Features and Benefits such as auto-detection of FINS PLCs modes, Channel Level Redundancy, Tag Level Security to grant and deny access to OPC items and many more!

     

    To learn more about OPC Server for OMRON, please navigate to:

    http://www.matrikonopc.com/opc-drivers/opc-omron/base-driver-details.aspx

    About MatrikonOPC (a division of Matrikon Inc.)

    MatrikonOPC™ provides software to access device data using the OPC standard. Their promise is to help clients unlock the potential of their data and provide them with vendor neutral training and superior client care. MatrikonOPC builds close relationships with their customers, which allows them to have a true understanding of their business. MatrikonOPC helps them attain operational efficiency from both a technical and business perspective. With offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, they provide local presence on a worldwide scale. MatrikonOPC is committed to connectivity.  Visit MatrikonOPC at www.MatrikonOPC.com

    MatrikonOPC and Matrikon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matrikon Inc.

    For more information, contact: 

    Wassim Daoud
    Online Marketing Communication Specialist, OPC

    +1 780-448-1010 extension 4632

    wassim.daoud@matrikonopc.com

    For business and investor related information, contact:

    Nicole Sayler

    Corporate Communications & Investor Relations

    780-945-4010

    nicole.sayler@matrikon.com

  • 06-Apr-10 06:27 | anonymous member

    GreenPeak Technologies Helps to Roll Out the New Green Wireless Network for Home and Office

    Ultra Low Power ZigBee RF4CE Networks for Home Entertainment, Environment Control, Gaming and Security

    No More Changing or Recharging Batteries in Remote Controls and Home Wireless Dashboards

    Visit us at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) event.
    Booth SU9313, South Hall Upstairs
    next to the Destination Broadband Pavilion and the AT&T booth

     

    Las Vegas, Nevada – April 6, 2010 – GreenPeak Technologies, (http://www.greenpeak.com) a leading fabless semiconductor company, announced that it is teaming up with the world's leading Consumer Electronics companies, Service Providers and the ZigBee Alliance to help roll out the next big thing – The Third Wireless Network for home and office that is Green and conserves energy.

    Operating concurrently in the home with Wi-Fi Internet and Cordless phones, the third wireless network is based on the newly approved ZigBee RF4CE (Radio Frequency for Consumer Electronics) standard that is supported by the world's leading consumer electronic manufacturers.

    Remote controls are among the first application to benefit from ultra low power ZigBee RF4CE. As ZigBee RF4CE is based on radio which penetrates walls, furniture, and floors, rather than line of sight optical IR (Infra-Red), this new generation of remote control means that users no longer have to point-and-shoot to their TV set or set top box to change channels or program the DVR. A single ZigBee RF4CE remote can control the entire home's electronic systems – TV, games, communications, home automation, audio, security, environment, etc.

    The innovative GreenPeak ultra low power control network enables the remote controls to function on a single battery for a decade or more. "Not only are we making remotes that are essentially maintenance free," says Cees Links, Wi-Fi veteran and CEO and Founder of GreenPeak, "but by enabling remotes to run for ten times as long or more on a single battery, we are greatly slashing the amount of heavy metals, toxic chemicals and carbon footprint required for the creation and disposal of batteries."

    Other ZigBee RF4CE capabilities include a central "dashboard" function on the remote control that includes monitoring home energy consumption as well as a cool "Find-Me" feature. Find-Me enables users to press a button on their TV set or stereo and their hidden or lost remote will make itself known by blinking, beeping or even playing music.

    As part of the ZigBee family, ZigBee RF4CE is not limited to remote controls and can be used for many other low power low data rate applications including controlling lighting, heating/air conditioning, locks, home automation, in-home health monitoring and alerts, etc. This year we expect to see the emergence of ZigBee light switches that do not require any batteries whatsoever and can be stuck anywhere in the home. The effort of turning the switch generates enough power to transmit an on or off signal to a lamp across the room.

    About GreenPeak
    GreenPeak is a fabless semiconductor company and is a leader in ultra low power wireless and battery-free communication technology for consumer electronics and wireless sense and control applications. This revolutionary technology, based on the IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee wireless networking standard, utilizes energy harvesting to facilitate battery-free operation in a totally wireless environment, without the need for either communications or power connectivity.

    GreenPeak was selected by the World Economic Forum as a 2009 Technology Pioneer, in the “energy” category, for its accomplishments as an innovator of the highest caliber, involved in the development of life-changing technology innovation and with the potential for long-term impact on business and society.

    GreenPeak is based in Utrecht - The Netherlands and has offices in Belgium, Japan and Korea.

    GreenPeak is backed by venture capitalists: Gimv (Belgium), DFJ Esprit (UK), Robert Bosch Venture Capital (Germany), Motorola Ventures (USA) and Allegro Investment Fund (Belgium).

    For more information, please visit www.greenpeak.com

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    Press Contact GreenPeak - Europe and Rest of World
    Elly Schietse, GreenPeak Director Marketing & Communications
    elly.schietse@greenpeak.com
    Tel +32 52 45 87 30 – Cell +32 479 76 18 25

    Press contact GreenPeak - USA
    SRS-Tech PR for GreenPeak
    Mark Shapiro
    http://www.srs-techpr.com
    Tel +1 619 249 7742
    mshapiro@srs-techpr.com

    Press Images & Logos
    For hi-resolution logos, product pictures and images, management pictures and additional background information, please visit our website:
    www.greenpeak.com/press/

     

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