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OpenSystems Media Exhibiting at embedded world 2012

2012-01-19T20:39:17+00:00

The embedded-community meets again in Nuremberg – at embedded world 2012 from 28 February–1 March. About 800 international exhibitors from around 34 countries show hardware, software, tools and services. We are there, too!

Use the opportunity of visiting the exhibition for contacts and discussions with our team of experts on stand 414b in hall 5.

Advance registration on the Internet simplifies your preparations. If you are interested in attending the Conferences, you will also find the conference programmes and registration form on the Internet at www.embedded-world.de. The latest list of exhibitors and hall plans are also available there for detailed information.

We look forward to your visit to embedded world 2012 in Nuremberg.

About OpenSystems Media

OpenSystems Media has been a leading publisher of electronics magazines, e-mail newsletters, websites, and product resource guides for more than 20 years. OpenSystems Media offers E-casts and Techcasts for engineers and provides interactive tools where engineers can communicate directly with presenters and top industry editors. Current publications include: CompactPCI, AdvancedTCA, & MicroTCA Systems; DSP-FPGA.com; Embedded Computing Design; Industrial Embedded Systems; Military Embedded Systems; PC/104 and Small Form Factors; and VME and Critical Systems. For more information, visit www.opensystemsmedia.com.

OpenSystems Media and eg3.com Partner to Manage Email Deployments - Cementing Leadership in Embedded Marketplace

2011-11-18T20:16:34+00:00

Fountain Hills, AZ., November 18, 2011. OpenSystems Media (OSM), LLC today announced today that it will partner with eg3.com to manage and integrate their email database of over 35,000 engineers into OSM’s embedded campaigns.

“OpenSystems is thrilled to be able to integrate and manage the eg3.com database with our email circulation of over 120,000 emails. This partnership allows to us to be the premier source for email campaigns and lead generation (whitepapers and webcasts) in the embedded space,” said Patrick Hopper, Vice President/Publisher, OpenSystems Media. “OpenSystems continues to invest in circulation with this partnership and our recent acquisition of DSPStore.com.”

“This partnership will help vendors target an embedded audience of 70,000 engineers worldwide to drive traffic, leads, exposure and awareness, “continues Patrick Hopper.

This release comes on the heals of other major announcements including the hiring of John McHale, Mike Demler, Jerry Gipper, and Warren Webb – cementing OSM’s position as a top embedded, military, DSP/FPGA technology leader.

About eg3.com

eg3.com identifies the best of the web for embedded, DSP, board-level (AdvancedTCA, CompactPCI, PC/104...), FPGA, chip design (EDA), RTOS/realtime, and open source for embedded. We browse, research, and organize the best of the web keyword-by-keyword. we distribute e-clips each week to 43,000 registered subscribers, and we publish a series of insiders' guides on key topics.

About OpenSystems Media

OpenSystems Media has been a leading publisher of electronics magazines, e-mail newsletters, websites, and product resource guides for more than 20 years. OpenSystems Media offers E-casts and Techcasts for engineers and provides interactive tools where engineers can communicate directly with presenters and top industry editors. Current publications include: CompactPCI, AdvancedTCA[ ], & MicroTCA Systems; DSP-FPGA.com; Embedded Computing Design; Industrial Embedded Systems; Military Embedded Systems ; PC/104 and Small Form Factors; and VME and Critical Systems. For more information, visit www.opensystemsmedia.com .

OpenSystems Media Acquires Data from DSPStore

2011-08-26T15:40:12+00:00

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz., August 26, 2011 — OpenSystems Media (OSM), LLC today announced that it acquired the data of DSPStore, part of Avren Ltd. a Clarion Events Limited Company, DSPStore published a DSP E-newsletter targeting the engineers working on digitial signal processing applications.

“OpenSystems Media is excited to continue our expansion into our current core business model” said Patrick Hopper, Vice President/Publisher, OpenSystems Media. “The assets of the DSPStore.com allow us to further expand our reach into DSP, FPGA, Military, Embedded, and Industrial segments. I am confident that the DSPStore newsletter readers will stay well informed with the new Tech E-Brief newsletters that our editorial director of DSP-FPGA.com, Mike Demler, will be producing each month. Mike Demler is in a unique position of being both a journalist and an strategic technology analyst. ”

“The data from the DSPStore now increases our DSP-FPGA online subscribership to over 35,000 engineers who will have access to our new DSP, FPGA, Analog Tech E-Briefs, the annual FPGA Virtual Summit and our DSP-FPGA Resource Guide” continues Patrick Hopper.

This announcement comes on the heals of OpenSystems Media recent hires – John McHale, Mike Demler, Jerry Gipper, and Warren Webb -- cementing OSM’s position as a top embedded and military technology thought leader.

About OpenSystems Media

OpenSystems Media has been a leading publisher of electronics magazines, e-mail newsletters, websites, and product resource guides for more than 20 years. OpenSystems Media offers E-casts and Techcasts for engineers and provides interactive tools where engineers can communicate directly with presenters and top industry editors. Current publications include: CompactPCI, AdvancedTCA, & MicroTCA Systems; DSP-FPGA.com; Embedded Computing Design; Industrial Embedded Systems; Military Embedded Systems ; PC/104 and Small Form Factors; and VME and Critical Systems. For more information, visit www.opensystemsmedia.com .

OpenSystems Media Hires Military and Aerospace Electronics Industry Expert John McHale as Military Embedded Systems' Editorial Director

2011-07-27T18:30:55+00:00

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz., July 27, 2011 — OpenSystems Media (OSM), LLC today announced that it has expanded its editorial leadership team by hiring John McHale, effective August 8, 2011. McHale will serve as editorial director for Military Embedded Systems magazine.

McHale will spearhead the expansion of editorial offerings and direct editorial strategy that will combine the best embedded news, commentary, and trends for the military electronics community in print and online. As editorial director, he will set the overall strategy for growing Military Embedded Systems as well as write feature articles and commentary, moderate webcasts, and develop other digital content initiatives.

“I’m excited to add such a seasoned professional, and one of the most respected editors in the industry, to OSM’s editorial leadership team,” said Rosemary Kristoff, vice president of editorial, OpenSystems Media. “John’s extensive knowledge of the military environment will play an integral part in expanding our military embedded coverage. He will help OSM deliver on its mission of bringing key military information and articles to our readership.”

McHale joins other OSM recent hires -- Mike Demler, Jerry Gipper and Warren Webb -- cementing OSM’s position as a top embedded and military technology thought leader.

He has extensive experience in webinar content development and strategy and is actively involved in the social media arena on LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.

Prior to joining OpenSystems, McHale was executive editor of Military & Aerospace Electronics magazine, where he covered the defense industry for 15 years. During that time he led and launched magazines, websites, shows, and e-newsletters focused on homeland security and avionics as well as a defense publication and website in Europe.

McHale has served as conference director and chair of the Military & Aerospace Electronics Forum and its Advisory Council since 2004 and Avionics Europe since 2008.

McHale has a Master of Print Journalism degree from Boston University and an undergraduate degree in Business Management from Albright College.

Starting on August 8, 2011 John McHale will be reachable at jmchale@opensystemsmedia.com.

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OpenSystems Media Taps Top Semiconductor Industry Editor/Analyst, Mike Demler

2011-07-26T21:45:55+00:00

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz., July 26, 2011 — OpenSystems Media (OSM), LLC today announced the addition of a new editorial director, Mike Demler, effective immediately. Demler will be editorial director for DSP-FPGA covering DSP, FPGA, Analog, Android, EDA, and LTE.

Mike joins a new expanding top notch OSM editorial team including VME industry expert Jerry Gipper, new editorial director for VME and Critical Systems magazine and Warren Webb, internationally known industry analyst and editor, OSM’s new editorial director.

OpenSystems Media is dedicated to developing and delivering effective and measurable deep technical content. Additionally, OSM continues to enhance its offerings and establish new resources, insight on news, and trends for the DSP and FPGA community.

Mike’s will be responsible for the DSP-FPGA Resource Guide, virtual events, Tech E-briefs, and TechChannel newsletters (one per month) with topics including FPGA, EDA, DSP, Android, analog, and LTE. In addition, Mike will manage OSM’s second annual EDA Virtual Summit and the 2012 FPGA Virtual Summit, and will moderate E-casts on topics from the TechChannel newsletters.

“Mike will greatly strengthen our editorial depth across the board and specifically in the important subject areas of FPGA, EDA, DSP, Android, analog, and LTE. With him on board, we are poised to provide OSM’s audience with the most comprehensive and current DSP and FPGA resources available anywhere,” said Rosemary Kristoff, vice president of editorial, OpenSystems Media. “Additionally, his editorial insight

into DSP and FPGA and overall industry expertise will help deliver a broad array of information ranging from technical trends and insights to in-depth articles on new DSP and FPGA industry standards.” He has created and conducted webinars in the past in his role as a product marketing manager in the EDA industry. More recently, he co-chaired the EE Times System-on-Chip (SoC) Virtual Event.

Mike Demler has more than 30 years of experience in high-tech industries spanning semiconductors, software, digital media, and wireless technology. Mike formerly worked at EDN writing on semiconductor technology, IC design and applications, DSP, FPGAs and programmable logic, EDA, and embedded processors. Formerly an IC designer, he is a content expert in all chip-related topics, specializing in signal processing applications. A former Synopsys employee, he was at the forefront of their social media effort. He also was an industry analyst for the mobile wireless industry, and is especially interested in 4G, LTE, and the Android ecosystem.

Mike authored the book, High Speed Analog to Digital Conversion and is an inventor with eight U.S. patents. Along with a Master of Business Administration from San Jose State University, he earned his Master of Science degree in Electronic Engineering from Southern Methodist University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Mike Demler can be reached at mdemler@opensystemsmedia.com.

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OpenSystems Media Expands Editorial Team

2011-07-15T20:07:09+00:00

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz., July 15, 2011 — OpenSystems Media (OSM), LLC today announced the addition of a new editorial director, Jerry Gipper, effective August 1, 2011. Gipper will be editorial director for VME and Critical Systems magazine and business development manager for related properties.

OpenSystems Media continuing expansion of their editorial team reinforces their commitment to become the leader in both print and online embedded publications.

“Jerry’s technology and marketing experience span VMEbus and various embedded motherboard technologies. His 30 years of experience will enhance OpenSystems’ editorial direction,” said Rosemary Kristoff, vice president of editorial, OpenSystems Media. “Additionally, Jerry’s well-established presence among industry leaders will help continue to keep OpenSystems' readers current on today’s VME and embedded ideas and trends most important to their business.” Jerry will be the moderator the VME VPX Virtual Summit being held in September.

Jerry Gipper began his career in the embedded computing industry in 1981. He has held a variety of positions in systems engineering, sales, product marketing, business development, and strategic planning, much of it related to the VME industry. Jerry is the marketing director at VITA, a non-profit organization of vendors and users having a common market interest in real-time, modular embedded computing systems, including VME. Jerry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University and a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from San Jose State University.

Jerry Gipper can be reached at jgipper@opensystemsmedia.com.

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OpenSystems Media Continues Expansion Plans by Hiring Eric Henry

2011-06-14T19:06:17+00:00

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz., June 13, 2011 — OpenSystems Media (OSM), LLC, today announced the addition of Eric Henry effective immediately. Eric Henry will be working with OpenSystems Media as a Strategic Account Manager and working with key account on strategic marketing plans.

OpenSystems’ expansion of their sales team reinforces their continuing effort to expand their publications and services serving the embedded computing industry.

“Eric Henry’s advertising and media expertise will enhance OpenSystems’ commitment to become the leader in both print and online embedded publications,” said Patrick Hopper, vice president/ publisher, OpenSystems Media.

Eric was most recently an account manager for UBM Electronics where he assisted embedded and electronics industry clients over the past four years. He has more than 20 years of media experience and has worked in just about every aspect of the business from sales and management to writing and editing.

Eric Henry can be reached at ehenry@opensystemsmedia.com.

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For more information, visit www.opensystemsmedia.com

Linux Panel Discussion: Challenges and Solutions for Today's New Technology Advances Live Event: April 7, 2011 (2:00 p.m. EDT)

2011-04-05T08:04:52+00:00

OpenSystems Media (OSM), LLC today announced its upcoming E-cast Linux Panel Discussion: Challenges and Solutions for Today’s New Technology Advances moderated by Curt Schwaderer, Technical Editor, OpenSystems Media. Linux has swept across mobile, appliance, enterprise, and desktop platforms with great success. However, as new disruptive technologies such as multicore, virtualization, System-on-Chip proliferate, the great unknowns lie with how incorporating these technologies affects Linux development costs and schedules.

The panel discussion will address the tough issues of incorporating new technologies for Linux and how they impact the decision to partner for a Linux solution versus maintaining a Linux solution in house. Software engineers, system engineers, and engineering managers are invited to participate in the E-cast covering what it takes to roll your own Linux implementation, issues, and trade-offs with choosing the right Linux partner for your product line.

In the webinar, attendees will learn:

• Where project teams get the most value out of using Linux – integration of open source packages or focus on value add features

• New advances in technologies such as real time, virtualization, multicore and security

• Some of the black holes for engineering cycles – testing, tools, bug fixes, and maintenance

Wind River and Venture Development Corporation will be available for a Q&A session immediately following the E-cast.

• Who: Curt Schwaderer, Technical Editor, OpenSystems Media (E-cast Moderator); Glenn Seiler, Senior Director of Linux Product Management, Wind River and Steve Balacco, Director of Embedded Software and Tools Practice, Venture Development Corporation

• What: Industry experts from Wind River and Venture Development Corporation present a live OpenSystems Media E-cast, “Linux Panel Discussion: Challenges and Solutions for Today’s New Technology Advances”

• When: Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. EDT

• Where: To attend the E-cast, participants can register at ecast.opensystemsmedia.com/

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Leveraging DO-178C and Reusable Software for Modern Avionics Development Live Event: April 5, 2011 (12:00 p.m. EDT)

2011-04-05T08:12:02+00:00

OpenSystems Media (OSM), LLC today announced its upcoming E-cast on Leveraging DO-178C and Reusable Software for Modern Avionics Development, moderated by Chris Ciufo, Group Editorial Director, OpenSystems Media. DO-178C will soon be mandatory for avionics development and changes will be required throughout the industry. Among these changes, DO-178C has provisions for accepting modern software engineering practices, which enhance software reusability and reduce certification cost and risk. Engineers, system designers, users, and program managers are invited to participate in the E-cast covering the latest developments of DO-178C and reusable software from industry-leading experts.

This webinar focuses on explaining the Reusable Software Components (RSC) guidance provided in AC 20-148, and the emerging potential of these components in conjunction with DO-178C, to reduce the risks and costs associated with modern software practices. This webinar will also illustrate these concepts with practical application of the RSC guidance and examples where it has been leveraged.

DDC-I and HighRely will be available for a Q&A session immediately following the E-cast.

• Who: Chris Ciufo, Group Editorial Director, OpenSystems Media (E-cast Moderator); Tim King, Technical Marketing Manager, DDC-I and Vance Hilderman, President and Co-Founder, HighRely

• What: Industry experts from DDC-I and HighRely present a live OpenSystems Media E-cast, “Leveraging DO-178C and Reusable Software for Modern Avionics Development”

• When: Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. EDT

• Where: To attend the E-cast, participants can register at ecast.opensystemsmedia.com/

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Custom Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Modeling and Verification Live Event: January 19, 2011 (2:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. PST)

2011-01-11T10:45:21+00:00

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz., January 11, 2011 — OpenSystems Media (OSM), LLC today announced its upcoming E-cast, Custom Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Modeling and Verification. Communications system architects have applied OFDM to achieve real-world robustness and spectral efficiency for a variety of emerging standards.

The webcast will explore OFDM-based standards, in order to apply their resource configurations and insights toward new and custom OFDM formats. Additionally, algorithmic, design, and measurement challenges will be illustrated and addressed. As a result of this webcast, system verifiers will also see a practical, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) approach to custom OFDM design.

Agilent Technologies will be available for a Q&A session immediately following the E-cast.

• Who: Richard Overdorf, Business Development Engineer, Electronic System Level Design Solutions, Agilent Technologies and Ken Voelker, Product Planner, Vector Signal Analyzers, Agilent Technologies

• What: Industry experts present a live OpenSystems Media E-cast, “Custom Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Modeling and Verification”

• When: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at (2:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. PST)

• Where: To attend the E-cast, participants can register at ecast.opensystemsmedia.com/

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Developing Security-Critical Applications for Multi-Level Secure Platforms Live Event: January 18, 2011 (2:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. PST)

2011-01-11T10:49:46+00:00

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz., January 11, 2011 — OpenSystems Media (OSM), LLC today announced its upcoming E-cast, Developing Security-Critical Applications for Multi-Level Secure (MLS) Platforms. In the aerospace and defense industry there is a growing demand to support high levels of security (Common Criteria EAL4 through EAL7) on critical systems while reducing Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP). To address this demand, now there are Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) operating system foundations that enable both Single Level Secure (SLS) and MLS solutions that speed time-to-market and enable the support of multiple security domains on a single silicon platform.

One of the most challenging components of these solutions is the development of secure applications in these platforms. Now there is an open standard, formally defined computer programming language, SPARK designed to support this critical software development process and meet certification requirements of high-security software used in applications and systems where predictable and highly reliable operation is essential. Executive-level personnel, program managers, safety and security architects, engineers, and designers are invited to participate in the E-cast covering the latest developments of securing MLS platforms from industry-leading experts.

The webinar will unveil the power of high-integrity languages and COTS solutions that enable the creation of robust, high-security application software for critical systems.

AdaCore and Wind River will be available for a Q&A session immediately following the E-cast.

• Who: Greg Gicca, Director of Safety and Security Product Marketing, AdaCore and Chip Downing, Director of Business Development, Aerospace and Defense, Wind River

• What: Industry experts present a live OpenSystems Media E-cast, “Developing Security-Critical Applications for Multi-Level Secure (MLS) Platforms”

• When: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at (2:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. PST)

• Where: To attend the E-cast, participants can register at ecast.opensystemsmedia.com/

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Take Your Design to the Next Level with Intel(r) Atom(tm) Live Event: December 14, 2010 (2:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. PST)

2010-12-09T14:04:46+00:00

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz., December 9, 2010 — OpenSystems Media (OSM), LLC today announced its upcoming E-cast, Take Your Design to the Next Level with Intel® Atom™. The first Intel® architecture (IA) processor designed specifically for embedded, the Intel® Atom™ processor E6xx series brings the benefits of IA to a whole new set of applications. Learn how to take advantage of the rich IA hardware and software ecosystem at lower price point, Bill of Materials (BOM), and hardware footprint, all while leveraging the newly customizable embedded I/O.

The discussion will include how the Intel® Atom™ processor E6xx series can take a design to the next level. Some of the first boards will be revealed and modules based on the new processor and show how these off-the-shelf solutions lower development effort and risk. Also presented will be the operating systems available for the new processor, and explain how these OSs can help get a system up and running quickly.

In the webinar, attendees will learn how to:

• Leverage the benefits of IA in new applications

• Create cutting-edge systems using off-the-shelf hardware

• Take advantage of the new I/O options

• Get systems up and running quickly

• Build compelling user experiences

Advantech and Adeneo Embedded will be available for a Q&A session immediately following the E-cast.

• Who: Charlie Wu, Product Manager, Embedded Single Board Computer Product Line, Advantech U.S. and Joe Broxson, Senior Lead Embedded Engineer, Adeneo Embedded

• What: Industry experts present a live OpenSystems Media E-cast, “Take Your Design to the Next Level with Intel® Atom™”

• When: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at (2:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. PST)

• Where: To attend the E-cast, participants can register at ecast.opensystemsmedia.com/

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Designing with ARM-based Microcontrollers Live Event: December 15, 2010 (1:00 p.m. GMT/2:00 p.m. EST (repeat E-cast)

2010-12-09T14:06:56+00:00

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz., December 9, 2010 — OpenSystems Media (OSM), LLC today announced its upcoming E-cast on Designing with ARM-based microcontrollers. The market shift towards ARM based MCUs is happening all over the embedded design world. With more than 200 Kinetis MCUs, Freescale enables scalable performance, market-leading mixed-signal integration, and ultra-low power consumption ideal for consumer and industrial applications.

The discussion will include integration features of the new Kinetis 32-bit MCU family, features of the ARM Cortex-M4 core, and what the advantages are for designing with an MCU based on it. The unique FlexMemory capability and how it enables enhanced EEPROM with more than 10M Write/Erase cycles will also be discussed. Learn how to take advantage of these and many other unique features that address top design issues today and will help differentiate end product solutions. A powerful suite of enablement software and tools that will ease the development process and speed time to market will also be unveiled.

Freescale Semiconductor will be available for a Q&A session immediately following the E-cast.

• Who: Danny Basler, Product Marketing Manager, Freescale Semiconductor

• What: Industry experts present a live OpenSystems Media E-cast, “Designing with ARM-based Microcontrollers ”

• When: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at (1:00 p.m. GMT/2:00 p.m. EST (repeat E-cast)

• Where: To attend the E-cast, participants can register at ecast.opensystemsmedia.com/

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Four Key Strategies for Enabling Innovation in the Age of Smart: Using Integrated Product Management Live Event: November 17, 2010 (2:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. PST)

2010-11-12T08:46:12+00:00

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz., November 12, 2010 — OpenSystems Media (OSM), LLC today announced its upcoming E-cast on Four Key Strategies for Enabling Innovation in the Age of Smart, moderated by Warren Webb, Technical Editor, OpenSystems Media. In the past year, fully 66% of products developed included some kind of embedded information. This dramatic increase in complexity impacts the creators of embedded technology.

The E-cast is a technology roundtable discussion with experts in designing, delivering, and managing smarter products to learn how you can increase your capacity for innovation, faster than your competition. The roundtable discussion will include how to effectively use integrated product management to your advantage.

IBM will be available for a Q&A session immediately following the E-cast.

• Who: Warren Webb, Technical Editor, OpenSystems Media (E-cast Moderator); Randy Redding, Director Worldwide Industrial Sector Software Group, IBM; Pierre Coyne, Market Segment Manager, Integrated Service Management, IBM; and Dominic Tavassoli, Program Director for Rational Systems Marketing, IBM

• What: Industry experts from IBM present a live OpenSystems Media E-cast, “Four Key Strategies for Enabling Innovation in the Age of Smart: Using Integrated Product Management”

• When: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at (2:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. PST)

• Where: To attend the E-cast, participants can register at ecast.opensystemsmedia.com/

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Enabling Telehealth Devices with Embedded Computing Live Event: November 16, 2010 (2:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. PST)

2010-11-12T08:53:01+00:00

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz., November 12, 2010 — OpenSystems Media (OSM), LLC today announced its upcoming E-cast on Enabling Telehealth Devices with Embedded Computing, moderated by Don Dingee, editorial director for Embedded Computing Design and OpenSystems Media. Telehealth is the use embedded devices including smartphones or tablets with 3G/4G connections, devices with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, or other wireless networking technology, or larger platforms with Ethernet to help people connect with healthcare providers wherever they may be. With multiple analysts projecting telehealth to grow rapidly into an $8B market in 2012, it is vital to explore the technologies inside telehealth devices and how designers can leverage what is available now into creating the next breakthrough devices.

The setting for a telehealth device can be a clinical environment such as a hospital or doctor’s office, or a home where caregivers are not always present. Expanding care from treatment to prevention is the ultimate goal of these new devices, and an expanding market is creating more possibilities to help people and make a difference.

The E-cast will include experts in embedded computing with an emphasis in telehealth applications as well as a discussion on the overall trends for telehealth devices and eHealth.

Microchip Technology, Inc., GrammaTech, Inc., Center for Advanced Technology Strategy, and Ontario Telemedicine Network will be available for a Q&A session immediately following the E-cast.

• Who: Don Dingee, editorial director for Embedded Computing Design and OpenSystems Media (E-cast Moderator); Steve Kennelly, Senior Manager, Medical Products Group, Microchip Technology, Inc., Paul Anderson, Vice President of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc., Ron Riesenbach, Vice President, Emerging Business for the Ontario Telemedicine Network; and JP Auffret, Co-Founder and Director of the Center for Advanced Technology Strategy

• What: Industry experts present a live OpenSystems Media E-cast, “Enabling Telehealth Devices with Embedded Computing”

• When: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at (2:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. PST)

• Where: To attend the E-cast, participants can register at ecast.opensystemsmedia.com/