Fujitsu Siemens Computers ACTIVY Media Center technology
integrated within Windows XP Media Center Edition
Berlin/Germany, September 02, 2005 —Fujitsu Siemens Computers will today announce at IFA 2005
that Microsoft is integrating elements of Fujitsu Siemens
Computers’ ACTIVY Media Center technology into the Windows XP
Media Center Edition. In the future, the software provider will
offer the Fujitsu Siemens Computers ACTIVY technology for DVB*
reception of digital TV in its Windows XP Media Center products.
Fujitsu Siemens Computers originally developed this technology for
its ACTIVY Media Center, setting new standards in the field of
flexible digital TV. The two companies have agreed to a technology
partnership for the further development of advanced TV solutions.
“The technological collaboration with Microsoft
underscores our technological leadership in the field of digital
TV,” comments Peter Esser, Executive Vice President Volume
Products at Fujitsu Siemens Computers. “In recent years we
have developed pioneering user friendly solutions for the digital
home which have clearly set us apart from the competition. And we
are continuing on this path with our new Digital Home portfolio,
which is based above all on high functionality, ease-of-use and
networkability.”
“The expansion of our strategic relationship with
Fujitsu Siemens Computers to include the development of Digital
Television Technologies specific to the European market will enable
the Windows Media Center Operating System to support the rapid
Analog to Digital conversion in the European Television
market,” said Rick Thompson, corporate vice president,
Windows Client Extended Platforms Division at Microsoft Corp.
“Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ wealth of technical
expertise and DVB technologies will help Microsoft deliver richer,
best-in-class television experiences to our European
customers.”
Long-standing technological leadership
In the field of reception, recording and editing of digital
TV in line with the DVB standard, Fujitsu Siemens Computers has the
technological lead. The company started in 1998, when it became one
of the first manufacturers to develop equipment for digital TV.
Since then, a multi-member team of developers has been working
without interruption on enhancing the company’s ACTIVY Media
Center solution. Its latest release also comes with integrated
pay-TV reception.
ACTIVY Media Center
The ACTIVY Media Center’s flexible hard-disk recorder
allows high-definition DVB-S, DVB-T or analog TV programs to be
recorded and then easily edited with menu guidance. The integrated
±R/RW DVD burner supports the new double-layer format, which
enables high-definition recordings on a permanent medium. The
viewing of live broadcasts can be suspended with the time-shift
function and later resumed with a time delay. The ACTIVY Media
Center shows its special talent in the home network, where data can
be exchanged from PCs or notebooks either with cable or using
wireless LAN.
* DVB (Digital Video Broadcast): Worldwide standard for the
transmission of digital TV
- end -
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein
may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
About Fujitsu Siemens Computers:
Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European IT provider
with a responsible strategic focus on next-generation Mobility and
Business Critical Computing products, services and solutions. With
a portfolio of exceptional depth, our offering extends from
handhelds through desktops to enterprise-class IT infrastructure
solutions. Fujitsu Siemens Computers has a strong presence in all
key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Leveraging
the strengths, innovation and global reach of our joint
shareholders, Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG, we make sure we meet
the needs of customers: large corporations, small and medium
enterprises and private users.
For further information about Fujitsu Siemens Computers,
please visit:
www.fujitsu-siemens.com
PR Contacts:
Amy M.K. Flécher
Senior Director Communications
Tel.: +49 (0) 89 3222 4460
Mobile: +49 (0) 171 86 50 101
Fax: +49 (0) 89 3222 4466
amy.flecher@fujitsu-siemens.com
Sabine Twest
Senior PR Manager
Tel.: +49 (0) 89 3222 4457
Mobile: +49 (0) 175 18 62 082
Fax: +49 (0) 89 3222 4466
sabine.twest@fujitsu-siemens.com
|
