http://m.sharifulalam.com 2006-06-30 16:55 《中華工控網》翻譯
Zigbee adds Huawei Technologies, Schneider Electric and Stmicroelectronics to board of directors
華為技術、施耐德電氣以及意法半導體(ST)加入Zigbee聯盟董事會
Addition of Giants Increases Global and Market Momentum, Endorses Standards Approach
這些巨頭的加入增加了全球市場動力,加強了標準的普及
San Ramon, Calif. – June 27, 2006 – The ZigBee8482; Alliance, a global ecosystem of companies creating wireless solutions for use in home, commercial and industrial applications, today announced the addition of three industry-leading companies, Huawei Technologies, Schneider Electric and STMicroelectronics, to “Promoter” level. These companies join BM Group, Ember Corporation, Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Honeywell, Mitsubishi Electric, Motorola, Philips, Samsung, Siemens and Texas Instruments on the ZigBee Alliance Board of Directors.
加州San Ramon市6月27日消息——ZigBee聯盟,一個為家居、商業和工業應用創造無線解決方案的全球多間公司的聯合,今天宣布增加三家業界領先的公司:華為技術、施耐德電氣和意法半導體公司為“促進者”級別。這三家公司連同BM集團、Ember公司、飛思卡爾半導體公司、霍尼韋爾、三菱電機、摩托羅拉、飛利浦、三星、西門子和德州儀器組成ZigBee聯盟董事會。
"Building a comprehensive ecosystem of chipset manufacturers, application developers, and device manufacturers is key to nurturing the market for low power, wirelessly networked monitor and control systems in both home and industrial applications," said Jonathan Gaw, research manager for the Consumer Markets: Home Networking program of IDC, a leading provider of global IT market research and advice. "Technologies such as ZigBee will provide the foundation for a networked home that goes beyond PCs and home entertainment to appliances, lighting, heating and cooling, entryways, and other elements of the home."
領先的全球IT市場研究和咨詢機構IDC家居網絡計劃消費者市場研究經理Jonathan Gaw,表示:“建立一個芯片生產商、應用開發者和設備制造商的綜合聯盟是為家居和工業應用培育低功耗無線網絡監測和控制系統市場的關鍵。以例如ZigBee技術為基礎的網絡化家居,將超出目前個人電腦和家庭娛樂設備的范圍, 把家庭網絡延伸至家電, 照明, 空調設備, 通道以及其他家居用品等。”
Adding original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to the
原始設備制造商(OEM)和平臺供應商的加入,使得在準備研究大型新產品的時候,擴展ZigBee聯盟的協合和專業技術。ZigBee 現有的12個兼容平臺,提供了最多和最完善供應鏈的無線控制技術。OEM 正在積極地向終端用戶推出基于ZigBee技術的醫藥、自動儀表讀取、航海安全和家居自動化領域的產品。
“Adding three industry leaders like Huawei Technologies, Schneider Electric and ST as Promoters and to our board of directors provides additional expertise, resources and global support for this thriving ecosystem of companies,” said Bob Heile, chairman of the ZigBee Alliance. “One company can do a lot of good on its own, but the strength and synergy of 200 companies working together is unsurpassable. The ZigBee Alliance continues its growth largely because of its universal standards approach, low cost of entry and industry leading price points.”
ZigBee聯盟主席Bob Heile表示:“華為技術、施耐德電氣和ST這三家業界領導者成為“促進者”加盟我們的董事會,為這個茁壯成長的企業聯盟提供了更多的技術、資源和全球支持。一家公司可以獨立做得很好,但是,200家企業共同努力的力量和協合更是無法超越的。ZigBee聯盟因其通用標準協議、進入成本低以及業界領先的價格點,繼續其迅速發展。”
Huawei Technologies was a Participant level member and opted to increase its position within the
華為技術原為 ZigBee 聯盟的”參加者”, 現升級為”促進者”以及董事會會員.華為技術是一家在固定移動融合演進技術創新領域具有領導地位的公司。該公司致力于在電訊網絡中使用無線傳感器技術以及為移動運營商提供3G解決方案。
“ZigBee is a global well-developed technical standard for emerging short-range wireless connection market,” said Lixin Sun, head of wireless research and standardization of Huawei Technologies. “We are expecting more and more potential applications be found when adding ZigBee into our innovative portfolio for integrated fixed and mobile networks.”
華為技術無線研究和標準化部主管孫立新(音譯)表示:“ZigBee是一個發展良好的促進短射程無線連接市場的全球技術標準。我們期待著發現更多的潛在應用把 ZigBee 應用在我們創新的固定及移動網絡產品上。”
Schneider Electric was a Participant level member prior to joining the board. Schneider Electric is a major player in building automation and is pursuing selective targeted acquisition strategy to further expand its business and worldwide presence. It is building ZigBee technology into its building control and ultraterminal products.
施耐德電氣原為 ZigBee 聯盟的”參加者”, 現升級為”促進者”以及董事會會員.。施耐德一直在自動化樓宇市場上擁有領導的地位。 并通過精準的收購策略成功在全球范圍內拓展業務版圖。 施耐德現在致力于把 ZigBee 技術應用在其樓宇控制和終端設備產品上。
“Schneider Electric’s evaluations and first experiences prove that adding ZigBee technology will offer cost efficient open systems in the future," said Claude Ricaud, senior vice president of Science & Technology of Schneider Electric. “When you consider the innovation happening within the ZigBee Alliance, the argument for ZigBee becomes even more compelling."
施耐德電氣科學與技術高級副總裁 Claude Ricaud 表示:“施耐德電氣的評估和首次經驗表明, 應用 ZigBee 技術在未來將帶來省錢而開放的系統。當你考慮到ZigBee 聯盟里各種的技術創新, 選擇 ZigBee 就更是毫無疑問了。”
STMicroelectronics was previously a Participant level member of the ZigBee Alliance. ST produces a broad portfolio of semiconductors, ranging from extremely complex system-on-chips to simple diodes, and possesses a global manufacturing network.
意法半導體原為 ZigBee 聯盟的“參加者” , 現升級為”促進者”以及董事會會員。 ST的業務集中在半導體產品上, 產品范圍含括了從極復雜的芯片系統組合到簡單的二極管,并擁全球性的制造網絡。
“ZigBee is both an open and highly robust standard for wireless control and sensor networks,” said Jean-Claude Kaire, director, Wireless Control and Sensor Networks Business Unit, STMicroelectronics. “Hence, it was an easy choice for ST to base its product development for these markets on ZigBee. ST’s global presence and large customer base will make a significant contribution to the emergence of new applications and also strengthen ZigBee’s drive to become the leading wireless control and sensor network standard.”
意法半導體無線控制及傳感器網絡業務部主管Jean-Claude Kaire表示: “ZigBee 是一個既開放又高度完善的無線控制和傳感器網絡。 因此,針對這些市場, ST選擇應用 ZigBee 來發展其產品。 ST全球性的業務網絡和大型客戶基地將新應用的出現做出重大貢獻,而且使 ZigBee成為領導市場的無線控制和傳感器網絡標準。”
About Huawei Technologies
Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks, and serves 28 of the world's top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers. Huawei's products and solutions include wireless products, core network products, network products, application and software, as well as terminals. Major products are based on Huawei's self-designed ASIC chips and shared platforms to provide high-quality and cost-effective products and solutions with quick response.
關于華為技術
華為技術是領先的下一代電信網絡解決方案供應商,服務28個全球前50強的運營商,以及全球超過10億用戶。公司致力于向客戶提供創新的滿足其需求的產品、服務和解決方案,為客戶創造長期的價值和潛在的增長。華為的產品和解決方案涵括無線產品、核心網絡產品、網絡產品、應用和軟件以及終端等。主要產品是基于華為自主設計的 ASIC 芯片和共享平臺,提供了高質量低價格的產品和解決方案,以及快速反應服務。
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is the world’s power and control specialist. Through its world-class brands, Merlin Gerin, Square D and Telemecanique, Schneider Electric anticipates and satisfies its customers’ requirements in the residential, building, industry, energy and infrastructure markets. With 92,000 employees and operations in 130 countries, Schneider Electric generated sales of €11.7 billion in 2005 through 13,000 distributor outlets.
關于施耐德電氣
施耐德電氣公司是全球電力與控制的領導者。通過旗下三大國際著名品牌,Merlin Gerin(梅蘭日蘭)、Square D(美商實快電力)和Telemecanique(TE電器),施耐德電氣公司為能源與基礎設施、工業、建筑及民用住宅等市場提供著系列齊全的優質產品及服務。施耐德電氣2005年全球銷售額為117億歐元,在全世界130個國家擁有92, 000名員工以及13,000多個銷售點。
About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2005, the Company's net revenues were $8.88 billion and net earnings were $266 million.
關于意法半導體
意法半導體(ST)是半導體解決方案開發和交付領域的全球領導者,產品覆蓋整個微電子應用領域。公司獨樹一幟地結合了芯片和系統專業技能、制造實力、知識產權(IP)及戰略合作伙伴的優勢,并處于片上系統(SoC)技術的前沿地位。其產品已成為支撐當今整合市場的重要力量。公司的股票分別在紐約證券交易所、Euronext Paris證券交易所和米蘭證券交易所上市。2005年,公司的凈銷售收入達到88.8億美元,凈利潤為2.66億美元。
ZigBee: Wireless Control That Simply Works
The ZigBee Alliance is an association of companies working together to enable reliable, cost effective, low-power, wirelessly networked, monitoring and control products based on an open global standard. The ZigBee Alliance membership comprises technology providers and original equipment manufacturers worldwide. Membership is open to all.
ZigBee:無線控制,簡化工作
ZigBee 聯盟是共同工作公司的聯合,從而能夠根據一個開放性全球標準提供可靠、有成本效益、低功耗、無線網絡化的監控與控制產品。ZigBee聯盟成員由全球的技術供應商和原始設備制造商組成。聯盟會員資格面向所有企業開放。
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