Insignia's Jeode Platform Selected by RAVISENT To Java-Enable Their Internet Appliance Software Solutions
Insignia's Jeode platform enables the RAVISENT Internet appliance software solutions to take advantage of the many benefits of Java technology, including operating systems independence, a high degree of security, and the ability to run the many Java applications and applets available over the Web. "Java technology is a component of our product offering," said Frank Wilde, chief executive officer of RAVISENT Technologies. "Insignia has an excellent reputation for delivering innovative functionality."
"It's exciting to see our accelerated Jeode technology deployed by RAVISENT," said Rick Noling, president and chief executive officer of Insignia Solutions. "RAVISENT is a very innovative company filling a real market niche, and we're pleased that our solution is a part of their software IP offering."
RAVISENT's e-Surfer Browser
RAVISENT's e-Surfer embedded browser allows RAVISENT's partners around the
world to enable a new class of consumers to access the Internet through an easy to use
appliance, displaying web and e-mail content on a standard PAL or NTSC television
screen. Offering features such as compatibility with Personal Java, HTML 4.0, JavaScript
1.1, HTML 3.2, POP3/SMTP e-mail and SSL3.0, the RAVISENT e-Surfer browser
enables consumers to access the Internet and surf the web without a computer.
Jeode Platform
The Jeode platform is Insignia's accelerated implementation of Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: SUNW – news) PersonalJava and EmbeddedJava specifications tailored for Internet appliances and embedded devices. At the core of the Jeode platform is the "Sun Authorized Virtual Machine", the Jeode Embedded Virtual Machine (EVM), an accelerated runtime engine that delivers an optimal balance of performance and responsiveness in a smaller memory footprint. Using a proprietary technique called dynamic adaptive compilation, the Jeode EVM can execute Java applications on average six times faster than interpretive VMs.
Key attributes include:
- A full-featured implementation compatible with Sun's PersonalJava and EmbeddedJava specifications
- Industry leading accelerated performance and efficient memory utilization.
- Configurability and tunability to meet the diverse needs of Internet appliance and embedded device developers
- A turn-key solution already ported and tested on popular RTOS/processor combinations
- World class support, training, consulting, customization and development tools
The Jeode platform is designed to run with a wide range of operating systems and target processors. It currently supports operating systems such as Windows CE (including the Pocket PC version), Windows NT Embedded, Windows NT, VxWorks, ITRON and Linux, and processors such as MIPS, ARM, Intel x86, PowerPC and Hitachi SH-3 and SH-4.
RAVISENT's Internet Appliance Group
RAVISENT's Internet Appliance Group is a leader in developing flexible, low-cost Internet enabling technologies that allow personal computer manufacturers, consumer electronics manufacturers and ISPs to rapidly meet the growing need for information appliances. The RAVISENT e-Surfer Internet software browser is an easy to use, inexpensive web browser and e-mail solution, which is ideal for mass-market consumer electronics devices.
RAVISENT Technologies Inc.
RAVISENT provides digital video, audio and Internet appliance technology to industry leading PC, Consumer Electronic and Internet Appliance OEMs, empowering them to deliver highly competitive, cost-effective products with a strong time-to-market advantage. RAVISENT software and intellectual property is contained in products from Compaq, Dell Computer, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard, Micron, Fujitsu, Quantex, Tottori-Sanyo, Vestel, Yamaha, ATi Technologies, C-Cube, STMicroelectronics, Telecom Italia, Met@box, Formenti and IPM. Founded in 1994, RAVISENT is a global company, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, with offices in San Jose, Seattle, Canada, Germany and Japan. More information about RAVISENT is available at 800.700.0362 or visit the company's website at http://www.ravisent.com.
Insignia Solutions
Insignia Solutions is the leading provider of accelerated Java solutions that dynamically optimize the use of available system resources. Insignia's patent-pending virtual machine technology is licensed by such leading companies as Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ – news), Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC – news), Quantum Corporation (NYSE: DSS - news, HDD – news), Fujtisu PC, Wyse Technologies, Gemstar/TV Guide (Nasdaq: GMST – news), Olivetti Lexikon, eMachines, Inc. (Nasdaq: EEEE – news) Phoenix Technologies (Nasdaq: PTEC – news) and Victor Data Systems (a subsidiary of JVC). Insignia Solutions is publicly-held with headquarters in Fremont, California, and its main R&D facilities in High Wycombe, England. Sales and marketing departments are located in Fremont and High Wycombe. For additional information on Insignia and its products, call 800/848-7677 in the United States, +44 (0)1628 539 500 in Europe, +81 3 5404 3440 in Japan or visit the company's website at http://www.insignia.com.
© Insignia and Insignia Solutions are registered trademarks and Jeode, Embedded Virtual Machine and EVM are trademarks of Insignia Solutions, Inc. Sun, Java, EmbeddedJava, and PersonalJava are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release relating to matters that are not historical are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include the anticipated timing of product releases, the expected customer demand for existing and new products, the expected revenue from product sales, the growth of the market for the Company's products, and the market demand for the Jeode platform. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to market and support an EVM product or that such product will be accepted by customers. The Company's business is subject to a variety of other risks and uncertainties that include, but are not limited to, rapid technological changes in the industry, increased competition, and timely introduction and customer acceptance of the Company's products. These and other risks and uncertainties are further described in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 and will be described from time to time in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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