D-Tools Enhances Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) Program with Logicom Media

CONCORD, CA. DECEMBER 14, 2010 – D-Tools, Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, today announced that Logicom Media has joined the D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) program. Based in Miami, Florida, Logicom Media delivers solutions for dealers in the Audio & Video Business, focused on products around Media Servers.

“We are very proud of the Media Players that we have developed and the customer service that we provide,” said Felix Adam, President of Logicom Media. “We look forward to offering this new product information to D-Tools users for inclusion into their professional client proposals, offering them a faster and easier way to store and organize their photos, CDs, DVDs and/or Blu-Ray discs.”

The D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) program is designed to help provide system integrators with the most up-to-date product information to over 2,500 companies using D-Tools System Integrator software. D-Tools MVP members are dedicated to helping companies streamline the design process and making it easier for system integrators and installers to provide accurate proposals to their clients.

“We are pleased to offer Logicom Product data to our user base. Today’s technology standard demands accessibility and cutting edge design with the ability to streamline, and Logicom’s products provide exactly that” said Adam Stone, President of D-Tools. “Their media players will offer our clients’ end users an innovative way to organize, watch and listen to their favorite movies and music without diminishing the quality.”

About Logicom Media

Logicom Systems has been at the forefront of building and designing custom Media Management business since its inception. Founded in 1998 by our CEO, Felix Adam, and based out of Miami, Florida, Logicom Systems’ sole mission was to bring media management solutions for commercial and residential use. All of our solutions have to live up to our high standards of being very easy to use, quiet operation, and most importantly capable of meeting and exceeding our client’s needs for their project. In 2005, we began the development of our own product line of Media Servers and Storage Devices under the Logicom Media brand name. All of our solutions are offered exclusively through a network of certified dealers. In addition to our Logicom Media line of products, we also offer OEM and custom solutions to meet any media management need. So we invite you to check back regularly to discover the newest additions to our product family.

About D-Tools, Inc.

D-Tools, founded in 1998 and based in Concord, California, is a worldwide leader in accessible, highly accurate system design and documentation software. The company’s flagship product, System Integrator™ (SI), is a total design solution that utilizes Autodesk® AutoCAD and Microsoft® Visio for comprehensive system design, documentation and project management. D-Tools SI allows residential and commercial integrators to streamline their business processes to increase overall revenues while reducing the time and costs associated with the installation and integration of low-voltage systems. Over 3,000 leading companies use D-Tools software to reduce time and costs and streamline the system integration process. D-Tools is the recipient of the Consumer Electronics Association’s Mark of Excellence Award (2004, 2005, 2006), National Systems Contractors Association and Sound and Video Contractor’s Innovations in Technology for Business Productivity Award (2004, 2005) and CE Pro’s High Impact Award for Design Software.

For more information, contact D-Tools at (866) 386-6571, e-mail at info@d-tools.com or visit D-Tools online at www.d-tools.com.

TREK-743 Vehicle Mounted Computer: Now Available on a Lightweight Linux Platform

Irvine, California, December 13th, 2010 – Advantech is happy to announce it has a new option available for the TREK-743, 7″ Vehicle Mounted Computer which adds support for Lubuntu, a lightweight, derivative of the Ubuntu operating system. This faster, lightweight and more energy efficient operating system gives system integrators an alternative to the traditional Windows-based platform. This allows programmers experienced in Linux platform development to quickly bring applications to market, as well as reducing costs by eliminating operating system licensing fees.

Special Request Becomes Standard Offering

A large installation in India became the basis for porting the Linux operating system to the TREK-743. With an anticipated installation of more than 200 units, the customer was keen to reduce costs and called on the experience of Advantech to assist in a solution. By moving TREK-743 to a Linux based platform, Advantech was able to significantly reduce the cost per unit for the Mumbai customer. TREK-743 is running in a pilot program in the city’s public bus transportation system, and customer satisfaction is very high. Advantech has decided to offer the operating system choice as a standard offering.

Increases Choice Makes TREK-743 More Attractive to Different Developers

TREK-743 is a fanless and compact, vehicle-mounted computer suitable for a wide range of commercial vehicle applications. The radio options and programmable function keys make the TREK-743 suitable for delivery, fleet management and warehousing/logistics applications. The ruggedized aluminum enclosure does not have ventilation holes, which makes the TREK-743 waterproof and dust proof. It is equipped with options for real-time communication and data capture in vehicles to improve productivity. Its availability in either a Windows or Linux platform adds versatility to the system and makes it attractive to different developer environments.

Customization Tailor-Made to Meet Customer Need

Advantech’s experience in the industry and its customer-centric focus enables it to anticipate and respond to customers in a timely and professional manner. The move to add Linux support to the TREK-743 Vehicle Mounted Computer, could very well serve as the opener for other products in the series to follow, bringing a choice of operating systems to the entire portfolio. For more information about TREK-743 or other fleet management solutions, please contact Advantech directly or visit our website: http://www.advantech.com.

About Advantech

Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted, innovative products, services, and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, embedded systems, automation products, and global logistics support. We cooperate closely with our partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries. Our mission is to enable an intelligent planet with Automation and Embedded Computing products and solutions that empower the development of smarter working and living. With Advantech, there is no limit to the applications and innovations our products make possible. (Corporate Website: www.advantech.com).