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Siemens Computer Systems launches compact home multimedia system for digital services � Ideal platform for digital TV and next generation digital multimedia services Siemens Computer Systems, Europe's leading computer company, has announced ACTIVY, a powerful new compact and flexible multimedia system for digital services. In addition to today's digital television signals, ACTIVY is an ideal receiver for a broad range of interactive digital multimedia applications, including high speed Internet connection, e-mail, IP telephony, corporate information distribution, interactive tele-learning and business TV services. Based on a compact PC architecture, ACTIVY builds on Siemens Computer Systems' strengths in key areas such as communications and security to offer a flexible approach to digital multimedia services. ACTIVY features a compact and modular architecture which can be easily upgraded to support inevitable changes in digital TV and other services, and incorporates a full range of communications and security capabilities. The new Siemens ACTIVY system can be easily integrated into existing or planned business information projects, and features a range of optional add-on capabilities including a 56k fax modem for Web, e-mail and fax services, ISDN connectivity, DVD-ROM for movies and IP Internet-based telephony. ACTIVY incorporates a powerful on-board graphics controller with high quality integrated TV-Out, and an optional DVB card for digital video broadcasting. ACTIVY features an infrared remote control and keyboard, and is particularly easy to operate. An integrated smartcard reader and a common interface module guarantee protection of corporate data against unauthorised access. Additional security features include password control for temporary keyboard and mouse locking, password protection for system and setup, and virus warning on changes to the hard disk boot sector. The new Siemens Computer Systems ACTIVY multimedia box is based on a 233 MHz Cyrix Media GXm processor, and features 32 MB of RAM. 16-bit stereo is integrated in the Media GXm processor and the system features the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system. Siemens Computer Systems is the leading European supplier of information technology, and forms part of the Siemens Information and Communication Products Group. The company offers the industry's broadest range of computer systems from a single supplier, ranging from home computers and Net PCs through to notebooks, desktops, workstations, high-end servers and mainframe systems. In addition to its comprehensive range of hardware products, Siemens Computer Systems is focused on delivering platforms for solutions in key business areas including e-commerce, data warehousing and SAP R/3. The Siemens Information and Communication Products Group is a significant part of the DM50 billion turnover Siemens Information and Communications business segment. This new business was formed on the 1st October 1998 in response to the growing requirement for converged IT and communications products, solutions and services. For more press information Please contact: Rebecca Hartley Press Relations Siemens Computer Systems Tel: 01252 555396 [email protected] For further information about Siemens Computer Systems, please visit our web site at www.siemens.co.uk/cs |
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