Easy media and storage with the Thecus N3200M

     Leading storage solution manufacturer Thecus Technology innovates again! This time, Thecus has teamed up with AMD to introduce the all-new N3200M this spring, the N3200M features the AMD platform for a complete media and storage solution perfect for the home.
     The N3200M's design concept is centered on the home theater. Users can use the N3200M to centrally storage, manage, and enjoy their movie and music files.
     The whole family can view their favorite blockbuster hits and listen to their favorite tunes without the hassle of having to locate files saved in different locations throughout the house.
     Headlining the N3200M is its robust media playback capabilities, which include compatibility with the most popular media formats. For video playback, the N3200M supports WMV9, WMVHD, AVI, MPG, VOB, and MP4 up to a resolution of 1080p. Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA, AAC, PCM, and M4A.
     But the goodness doesn't end there. The N3200M is the currently the only 3-bay NAS device with home theater video and audio sharing functionality.
     The N3200M supports RAID 5 for excellent data security, and adds to it wireless capability to allow all users throughout the house to enjoy stored media anytime they please.
     In addition, the N3200M supports USB webcams, making it easy for users to keep tabs on what's happening in their homes for added peace of mind.
     With the launch of the N3200M, Thecus' confidence in the AMD platform is undeniable. "We were really looking forward to working with AMD on this product," commented Thecus General Manager Florence Shih. "When users are enjoying their N3200M, we hope that users can experience the care and innovation Thecus puts into each of its products."
     Thecus has prided itself on showing total commitment to the customer. One of the ways is through frequent firmware and software updates which enhance or extend the functionality of Thecus products. Through constant improvement.
     Thecus users can enjoy both added performance and features at no extra charge, ensuring that Thecus NAS devices are the best performing, most feature-rich on the market. Thecus is adding Stacked NAS and IP Cam functionality to several of its existing NAS models. Stacked NAS is a great way to expand the capacity of any network storage system. With Stacked NAS, two or more NAS devices can work in tandem while appearing as one single large NAS unit.
     Up to five Stacked NAS targets can be assigned to a single master device, which means that users can stack up to six NAS units together. Best of all, each slave unit can be monitored through one single master NAS unit, making administration quick and easy.
     With IP Cam functionality, users can set up a simple surveillance system in their home or office quickly and easily. By plugging in a compatible IP Cam, users can have their NAS devices send snapshots periodically to an email account that they specify.
     Once configured, this system doesn't even require having an active PC running. With IP Cam, keeping an eye on things has never been easier or more convenient. Stacked NAS and IP Cam will be made available for the N5200 PRO and IU4500 , while IP Can will available for the and N5200 and N5200.
     For more information on Thecus, go to: http://www.thecus.com.

OKI and Alcatel-Lucent team up in marketing mobile WiMAX terminals

     Oki Electric Industry, Co., Ltd., the leading Japanese electronic equipment manufacturer, made an agreement with Alcatel-Lucent to jointly market OKI's mobile WiMAX terminals to the worldwide market. As part of the agreement, a demonstration showing how OKI terminals work with Alcatel-Lucent's WiMAX base stations was featured at Alcatel-Lucent's booth at Mobile World Congress 2008 earlier in Spain this month.
     OKI expects to begin shipping WiMAX compatible products in the second half of this year, in time to coincide with the commercial launch of mobile WiMAX service.
     "We are pleased to be working with Alcatel-Lucent, a global leader in the field of advanced communications infrastructure technology, to bring to consumers useful, reliable mobile devices that will enable them to stay in touch with the people they care about and get the information they need no matter where they are," said Kichiro Akino, president of Network Systems Company at Oki Electric Industry. "This collaboration is an important step in promoting WiMAX technology worldwide because by working together we will be able to ensure seamless interoperability between OKI's various mobile WiMAX terminals and Alcatel-Lucent's WiMAX base stations, making both sets of products more useful to businesses and consumers alike."
     By joining the Open Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) Program, OKI will work with Alcatel-Lucent to share market data enabling both companies to better define, test and introduce features earlier, ensure faster availability of end-to-end solutions and widen the offering of terminals.
     "In signing the Global Co-Marketing and Interoperability Testing Agreements, OKI joins and further enhances Alcatel-Lucent's Open CPE Program," said Karim El Naggar, Alcatel-Lucent's WiMAX vice president. "This will enable the two companies to offer an end-to-end WiMAX 802.16e-2005 solution that leverages OKI's leadership in developing compact devices with minimal power consumption."
     The two companies will collaborate on conducting interoperability tests to obtain WiMAX Forum Certification and focus on offering new devices, developing features and improving overall performance on a wide range of devices, including CF cards to mobile terminals such as PCs, PDAs and UMPCs, data cards like USB dongles, and devices with a WiFi interface.
     Founded in 1881, Oki is Japan's first telecommunications manufacturer, with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. OKI provides top-quality products, technologies and solutions to its customers through its info-telecom system business, semiconductor business and printer business. Visit OKI's global web site at www.oki.com.
     As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications, and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move.
     With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris.
     For more information, visit www.alcatel-lucent.com.