The latest news related to Azentek, the premier manufacturer of GPS tracking and fleet management systems as well as in-vehicle computer solutions for both the consumer and industrial automotive markets. http://www.azentekonline.com/cms Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:42:00 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.azentekonline.com/cms/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.azentekonline.com/cms The latest news related to Azentek, the premier manufacturer of GPS tracking and fleet management systems as well as in-vehicle computer solutions for both the consumer and industrial automotive markets. http://www.azentekonline.com/cms/content/view/95/ Tuesday 31, March 2009Joint Press ReleaseCTIA 2009 marks the announcement of u-blox as Azentek’s premiere provider of GPS receiver technology Thalwil, Switzerland and Reston, VA, USA – March 31, 2009 – u-blox, the leading Swiss provider of GPS technology, will supply Azentek, a manufacturer of innovative OEM in-vehicle computer systems for both consumer and commercial markets, with high-performance GPS receiver modules. These modules will provide navigation and location awareness in Azentek’s Atlas in-car personal computer, as well as for its sophisticated new SmartMirror device. The SmartMirror is on display this week at CTIA in the u-blox booth. Launched in August of 2008, the versatile OEM SmartMirror features integrated GPS navigation by Navigon, touch-screen map and menu display, audible turn-by-turn navigation, rearview video input, available backup camera, and Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity. Azentek is the first supplier to build a high-end touch screen GPS navigation into the rearview mirror. The SmartMirror provides added convenience and safety because it is permanently mounted to the windshield. Sales of the SmartMirror continue to grow and the product is now available in the U.S and world wide in over 35 countries. The next product to launch in the Azentek product line is the Atlas CPC-1200, which is a complete in-dash computer solution for the vehicle, putting the latest entertainment, business tools, GPS navigation, and automotive diagnostics capabilities at the user’s finger tips. The Atlas will be released Q3 2009 and will be available at 12-Volt retailers, major retailers across the U.S. and Crutchfield. Every product in the Azentek product line will be equipped with the latest positioning technology from u-blox, enabling turn-by-turn navigation and access to location-based information and mobile services. “Azentek leads the way in bringing the power of the personal computer to the automobile, changing the way drivers and passengers interact with and navigate in their world,” says Nikolaos Papadopoulos, president of u-blox America. “The addition of the robust, 50-channel u‑blox 5 positioning engine assures unparalleled performance, allowing users to determine where they are and access location-based information and services – wherever they may be.” Catherine Licavoli, Azentek Director of Marketing and PR, comments, “In mobile devices such as our Atlas PC and SmartMirror products, accurate and continuous GPS positioning is essential for delivering dependable and timely navigation and location information. The u-blox solution handles this mission flawlessly, with precision and reliability, allowing us to provide users with the information they need – where and when they need it.” Visit u-blox at CTIA, 1-3 April, Las Vegas, Hall C4, Booth 6144 to learn more about u-blox and the Azentek SmartMirror. About u-bloxu-blox is a fabless semiconductor provider of embedded positioning and wireless communication solutions for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets. The company’s solutions enable people, devices and machines to locate and communicate their exact position – reliably, instantly and accurately. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules and wireless design services, u-blox is uniquely positioned to enable its OEM customers to develop feature-rich and innovative solutions quickly and cost-effectively. Headquartered in Switzerland and with global presence in Italy, the USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan, u-blox is employing 155 people. The company was founded in 1997 and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For more information, please visit: www.u-blox.com. About Azentek TechnologyAzentek, LLC is a premier manufacturer of in-vehicle infotainment systems for both OEM integration and aftermarket sales. Specializing in PC-based solutions that are both safe and easy-to-use, Azentek provides mobile users with the latest entertainment, business tools, GPS navigation and automotive diagnostic capabilities for their vehicles. For more information, please visit http://www.azentek.com.u-blox contactsGitte Jensen, Corporate Communications ManagerPhone: +41 (44) 722 74 86, e-mail: gitte.jensen@u-blox.comNikolaos Papadopoulos, President u-blox America, Inc.Phone: +1 (703) 483 3184, e-mail: nikolaos.papadopoulos@u-blox.com Azentek contactCatherine Licavoli, PR and Marketing ManagerPhone: 01-989-233-4245, email: clicavoli@azentek.com News - Latest Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:47:54 +0100 http://www.azentekonline.com/cms/content/view/93/ www.navigon.com (http://www.navigon.com/). ###Media ContactsCatherine Licavoli810-694-4500 office clicavoli@azentek.com News - Latest Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:28:24 +0100 http://www.azentekonline.com/cms/content/view/91/ www.laptopmag.com/mobileinnovation (http://www.laptopmag.com/mobileinnovation). The issue also previews some of the most promising innovations on the horizon, including Nvidia's Tegra APX 2500 chip, ooVoo's high-definition video calling, Nuance's Open Voice Search, and Fujifilm's Finepix Real 3D System.For the GPS Navigation category, LAPTOP has selected Azentek's SmartMirror for the Mobile Innovation Award. The SmartMirror is the world's first rearview mirror with integrated GPS navigation, Bluetooth hands-free cellular connectivity, and backup camera capability. Released this past August, car dealerships and retailers are seeing a huge response for this product because it offers great technology features that customers want without changing the streamlined, factory, finish of the dash board. The initial sales have far exceeded any of our expectations, said Pete Muller, Azentek's VP of Sales Marketing. We've had to ramp-up production at our factory just to meet the demand and consumers are currently on waiting lists just to get ahold of a SmartMirror. The Azentek SmartMirror SM-450 is priced at $799 and features GPS navigation, Samsung 400Mhz processor, 2GB SD card for storing maps, pictures, and e-books, 4.0” Touch Screen LCD monitor, Integrated speaker, Built-in Bluetooth functions including Bluetooth hands free phone, Call History log, and Auto call answering. About LAPTOP Magazine Laptopmag.comLAPTOP—Mobile Solutions for Business Life celebrates the infusion of mobile technology in our daily lives and provides the information and insights that enable its readers to thrive in a wireless world. It serves as the essential guide for mobile professionals and tech-savvy consumers who depend upon our expert product evaluations, helpful how-to advice, and examination of the societal impact of mobile technology. Visit www.laptopmag.com (http://www.laptopmag.com/). About AzentekAzentek, LLC. is a highly innovative manufacturer of cutting‐edge technologies for the automotive consumer and industrial markets. Specializing in PC‐based solutions, Azentek is poised to make history with the very first all‐in‐one infotainment systems available for both the OEM and aftermarket. With a dedicated in‐house R D department that has spent many years to finalize the perfect Car PC , Azentek will soon be launching a complete line, beginning with the Atlas CPC‐1200, in 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.azentek.com (http://www.azentek.com/). News - Latest Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:49:07 +0100 http://www.azentekonline.com/cms/content/view/88/ Las Vegas, NV, January 8, 2009 - The digital experience for drivers is transformed with the In-Car PC systems from Azentek. The latest flavor of the Azentek Atlas CPC-1000 on display at the 2009 CES (Consumer Electronics Show) features next-generation navigation from Navigon, music identification, personalization,and voice control technology from Gracenote®, HD Radio and a Windows Vista operating system. The Azentek system architecture is built on an Intel™ Core Duo processor, Seagate 160 GB Hard drive, and 1GB of memory. Consumers are wired to the performance and capabilities of the Atlas through voice recognition commands and the touch of a finger using the 6.5 inch LCD-TFT touch screen from industry-leading panel supplier SMK. The Atlas CPC-1000 offers the ultimate in navigation, computing, connectivity and entertainment. The Atlas units on display at the Consumer Electronics Show incorporate a brand-new user interface featuring Navigon’s 3D navigation with Reality View™ and Gracenote’s CarStars media personalization demonstration that brings celebrity voices and personalized user interfaces to the in-vehicle media experience.Azentek will also have an Atlas CPC-1000 running Gracenote technology in a Nissan Altima located in the Gracenote booth in South Hall 3 #30333. To complete the all-in-one fully integrated in-car multimedia PC, the Azentek Atlas CPC-1000 also delivers a Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, built-in WiFi, voice recognition, AM/FM tuner, XM/Sirius radio capabilities, HD Radio, Bluetooth, CD/DVD rewriter, VOIP, and plays files from portable media players via a USB port, provides vehicle diagnostics, email capabilities and can operate other software loaded by the user. Utilizing the Microsoft Windows Vista Operating system along with many other innovative features, the Atlas CPC-1000 provides drivers with their own personal digital assistant. The Atlas provides an integrated scheduler and address book and will even read your e-mails and instant messages aloud as they arrive in your in-box. The Azentek Atlas CPC-1000 truly helps turn down-time in the vehicle into up-time by offering the ultimate in navigation, entertainment and in-car computing. Azentek at CESAzentek will demonstrate its in-car infotainment technology at CES in the Azentek/Navigon Display located in North Hall, Booth # 4816. To schedule a meeting with Azentek at CES, please contact Catherine Licavoli, 989-233-4245, clicavoli@azentek.com (mailto:clicavoli@azentek.com). About Azentek Azentek, LLC. is a highly innovative manufacturer of cutting‐edge technologies for the automotive consumer and industrial markets. Specializing in PC‐based solutions, Azentek is poised to make history with the very first all‐in‐one infotainment systems available for both the OEM and aftermarket. With a dedicated in‐house R D department that has spent many years to finalize the perfect Car PC , Azentek will soon be launching a complete line, beginning with the Atlas CPC‐1000, in early 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.azentek.com (http://www.azentek.com/). News - Latest Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:00:00 +0100 http://www.azentekonline.com/cms/content/view/89/ Las Vegas, NV, January 8, 2009 - Azentek is shipping the SmartMirror for the car which includes full turn-by turn, audible navigation, Bluetooth hands-free calling, and backup camera capability. The system uses Navigon navigation software and offers 2-D and 3-D views of routes and intersections and provides millions of points of interest.In 2009, Azentek will be upgrading the SmartMirror to a 4.3” screen from its current 4.0” panel. The SmartMirror 4.3”, combines all of the features of the original SmartMirror with a touch screen that is larger than before. Azentek is the first supplier to place a high-end touch screen GPS into a rearview mirror and the latest flavor of the mirror offers more room, which makes the touch screen even easier to use.The SmartMirror is now available in more than 35 countries—Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, British Isles, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Macedonia, Mexico, Monte Carlo, Montenegro, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the US.Features of the SmartMirror include an SD card for storing maps and e-books, hands free Bluetooth wireless calling, and a point of interest application designed to provide drivers with direct information they need when traveling such as the nearest gas station, restaurant or rest area. It also provides safety by allowing drivers to keep their eyes directed on the windshield and road as they glance at their route display rather than looking down at the dash like one has to do with in dash navigation system. The Azentek SmartMirror has a US suggested retail of $799. “Initial sales skyrocketed creating back-orders after launching in August, mainly through car dealerships and 12-Volt retailers. Heading into 2009 it will be sold through major retailers across the United States” said Pete Muller, VP of Sales Marketing for Azentek. “Azentek has sold thousands of the mirrors since August 2008. We really didn't anticipate it taking off quite so quickly but we definitely welcome the challenge of keeping up with the demand.”Azentek at CESAzentek will demonstrate its in-car infotainment technology at CES in the Azentek/Navigon Display located in North Hall, Booth # 4816. To schedule a meeting with Azentek at CES, please contact Catherine Licavoli, 989-233-4245, clicavoli@azentek.com (mailto:clicavoli@azentek.com). About Azentek Azentek, LLC. is a highly innovative manufacturer of cutting‐edge technologies for the automotive consumer and industrial markets. Specializing in PC‐based solutions, Azentek is poised to make history with the very first all‐in‐one infotainment systems available for both the OEM and aftermarket. With a dedicated in‐house R D department that has spent many years to finalize the perfect Car PC , Azentek will soon be launching a complete line, beginning with the Atlas CPC‐1000, in early 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.azentek.com (http://www.azentek.com/). News - Latest Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:00:00 +0100 http://www.azentekonline.com/cms/content/view/90/ Las Vegas, NV, January 8, 2009 - Trends Electronics International Inc. is proud to announce their new partnership with Azentek for distribution of their aftermarket 12-volt products for the Canadian market. Azentek is an OEM of innovative, leading edge, technology products. Azentek is a privately held American-owned company headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Their products are sold throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. They have established strategic alliances with numerous world-renowned corporations including Microsoft, Intel, General Motors and Ford.In a time when many are questioning the viability of some 12-volt products, Azentek offers technology driven solutions to pave the road into the future of this industry. Azentek specializes in onboard computer technology tailored for safe use in a customer’s vehicle. Azentek’s latest Car PC, the ATLAS, is the world’s most complete in-dash, double-din computer “radio replacement” solution that will completely change the way people spend time in their vehicles. The Azentek Atlas provides a consumer with the latest entertainment, business tools, GPS navigation, and automotive diagnostics capabilities at one’s finger tips.The Azentek SmartMirror offers an OEM “looking” navigation solution to the otherwise cumbersome handheld GPS products on the market. It is a replacement for a customers rearview mirror with a built in 4.0” touch screen monitor. It also has built in hands free Bluetooth phone system with integrated on screen caller ID. It also features a video input with the display appearing on screen for rear view applications. “Trends is very excited to be representing these leading edge products in the Canadian market. Azentek has a strong management team that understands the future of our industry, and what our dealers, and consumers are asking for. Bringing in dash computing to our vehicles is a natural evolution, and Azentek is ahead of the curve. Having a computer in your dashboard will be the norm, not the exception in the not to distant future. Many automotive manufacturers are already pushing this technology, which will only help the promotion of the in dash PC to bring it mainstream. Their Smartmirror is a very refined product, and is a great solution, and opportunity for aftermarket sales both at the retail and dealership level. No longer does a customer have to wrestle with suction cups, cigarette adapters etc. Trends is looking forward to bringing all of the Azentek products to our dealers, and presenting them with a great opportunity for new innovative, sustainable margin driven products.” Says Karem Banna, National Director Mobile Entertainment for Trends Electonics.Trends Electronics is based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, and you can contact them at 604-988-2966 or visit them at http://www.trendsinc.com (http://www.trendsinc.com/).Azentek at CESAzentek will demonstrate its in-car infotainment technology at CES in the Azentek/Navigon Display located in North Hall, Booth # 4816. To schedule a meeting with Azentek at CES, please contact Catherine Licavoli, 989-233-4245, clicavoli@azentek.com (mailto:clicavoli@azentek.com). About Azentek Azentek, LLC. is a highly innovative manufacturer of cutting‐edge technologies for the automotive consumer and industrial markets. Specializing in PC‐based solutions, Azentek is poised to make history with the very first all‐in‐one infotainment systems available for both the OEM and aftermarket. With a dedicated in‐house R D department that has spent many years to finalize the perfect Car PC , Azentek will soon be launching a complete line, beginning with the Atlas CPC‐1000, in early 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.azentek.com (http://www.azentek.com/). News - Latest Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:00:00 +0100 http://www.azentekonline.com/cms/content/view/87/ Azentek, the premier manufacturer of in‐vehicle infotainment systems for both OEM integration and aftermarket sales, today unveiled their huge plans at the 2008 SEMA Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, the most anticipated specialty automotive event of the year.Visitors to Azentek’s SEMA booth #11139 in the north hall will be greeted with a very fast, fun automobile compliments of well-known hip-hop recording artist 50 Cent. Modified on the hit TV series “Unique Whips”, 50 Cent’s Pontiac G8 showcases both the Azentek Atlas and SmartMirror inside. “The Atlas and SmartMirror from Azentek are two exciting products that people can add to their own unique whips at home!” commented Pete Muller, Azentek’s VP of Sales Marketing. “Our knowledgeable staff will be on-site to provide live demonstrations of the Atlas and SmartMirror to give you a feel for the styling, convenience and technology that Azentek has to offer.”In the spirit of kicking back and relaxing at this year’s show, Azentek will also be displaying a fully customized luxury van designed and built by Southern Comfort, the largest custom vehicle manufacturer in the USA. This highly stylized luxury van will allow guests to experience a full multimedia presentation of the Azentek Atlas while enjoying themselves in high-end comfort. Azentek’s Atlas uses Seagate hard disc drives exclusively due to Seagate’s reputation for quality and reliability. Seagate 160GB 2.5-inch hard drives are at the heart of this multimedia showcase with the capacity to catalog and provide access to 80 movies or 40,000 mp3 files.Helping to satisfy everyone’s need for speed, Jay Leno will also be on-site at SEMA with his GM EcoJet, a unique concept car powered by a 650-horsepower (400 lb.-ft. of torque) Honeywell LT-101 turbine engine running on bio-diesel fuel. Knowing that Leno’s interior had to be just as technologically advanced as the rest of the vehicle, they turned to Azentek to fill the void. Azentek, worked closely with Jay Leno’s Big Dog Garage to design the EcoJet’s dashboard around their flagship Atlas system. Featuring patent-pending technology, the Atlas is widely considered to be the world’s most advanced in-car multimedia infotainment system ever created. Its long list of features includes Microsoft Windows Vista, Intel Core Duo processor, built-in WiFi, voice recognition, AM/FM/XM/Sirius/HD Radio capability, Bluetooth, DVD player, CD rewriter, GPS navigation, VOIP capabilities, real-time engine diagnostics, and much more. On display in the General Motors booth and filmed by SPEED TV, this Leno original will be fired up and driven for the first time during the 2008 SEMA Show.About AzentekAzentek, LLC. is a highly innovative manufacturer of cutting‐edge technologies for the automotive consumer and industrial markets. Specializing in PC‐based solutions, Azentek is poised to make history with the very first all‐in‐one infotainment systems available for both the OEM and aftermarket. With a dedicated in‐house R D department that has spent many years to finalize the perfect Car PC , Azentek will soon be launching a complete line, beginning with the Atlas CPC‐1000, in early 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.azentek.com (http://www.azentek.com/). News - Latest Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:00:00 +0100 http://www.azentekonline.com/cms/content/view/86/ Sydney, AUSTRALIA – Westwell and Azentek today introduced the world’s first fully integrated in-car PC into the Australian marketplace.The new Azentek CPC-1200 and CPC-1100 in-dash car computer systems provide users with all the features of a high-end car stereo, as well as GPS navigation, mobile phone integration via Bluetooth, multimedia playback and automobile diagnostics capabilities. This year, Azentek has won the prestigious, “Best of CES” award for Car Technology GPS at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, as well as the 2008 International Telematics award for “Best Aftermarket Device” for its in-car PC systems. Westwell is also launching the Azentek SmartMirror GPS navigation rear view mirror, complete with reversing camera. The SmartMirror is designed to replace a car’s standard rear-view mirror and provide drivers with a highly functional, intuitive GPS system that is easy to see and simple to use.Azentek CPC-1200The Azentek CPC-1200 is the world’s first all-in-one fully integrated in-car multimedia PC and GPS. The CPC-1200 is a complete Microsoft Vista-based PC, running off an Intel® Core Duo processor and Microsoft Windows Vista. The CPC-1200 allows users to play the radio, music files and DVDs; access GPS functionality; make and receive mobile phone calls; send and receive emails via voice recognition and touch screen. By integrating completely with the car’s engine computer, the CPC-1200 can receive data from the car, such as trip information. All of these features are contained in one compact 2-DIN unit.Some key technical features of the Azentek CPC-1200 include:• Intel® Core Duo T2300 1.66GHz processor for fast mobile performance and enhanced multitasking responsiveness• 160GB hard drive• 1GB DIMM memory• Microsoft Windows Vista• Hands-free calling• Voice-activated navigation• DVD-ROM and CD-RW drive• Bluetooth enabled• 6.5-inch LCD-TFT digital touch screen monitor• Internal WiFi 802.11b/g wireless connectivity• Satellite radio and HD radio ready• Integrated FM and digital TV tuners.Azentek CPC-1100The Azentek CPC-1100 in-car PC system provides users with up-to-date entertainment, business, telecommunications, navigation and automobile diagnostics capabilities at the user’s fingertips. As a result, the PC can receive data from the car. All of these features are contained in one compact 1-DIN unit.Key features of the Azentek CPC-1100 include: • Intel® Core Duo T2300 1.66GHz processor• 160GB hard drive• Microsoft Windows Vista• 1GB DIMM memory• HD radio and satellite ready• Bluetooth enabled• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950• Hands-free, voice-activated calling and navigation• 7-inch motorised LCD-TFT digital touch screen monitor• Internal WiFi 802.11 b/g wireless connectivity• Integrated FM and digital TV tuners.• Optional vehicle diagnostics package.Azentek SmartMirrorThe Azentek SmartMirror is a rear view mirror replacement with integrated GPS navigation. It has a four-inch touch screen LCD monitor with integrated Bluetooth functionality. This provides users with Bluetooth hands-free phone capabilities; incoming caller ID on screen and automatic call answering. The SmartMirror comes complete with reversing camera.Other key features of the SmartMirror include:• 400MHz processer• 64MB internal memory• 2GB SD card for storing maps, pictures and ebooks• Windows CE .NET 4.2• Inbuilt GPS receiver• Navigon Mobile Navigator 6.5• Voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions• Millions of points of interest• Intuitive menus and 3D maps• Spoken street names.Michelle Jin, Operations Director, Westwell Australia, said, “The Azentek in-car technologies are ground-breaking products which provide the highest quality features ever offered in automotive computer systems. This award-winning technology is the future of in-car entertainment and we expect strong uptake in the local marketplace.”Pricing and availabilityThe Azentek CPC-1200 and the CPC-1100 will be available in Australia in December from selected motor vehicle manufacturers and auto fitters. Pricing will be available closer to launch date.The Azentek SmartMirror will be available in November from leading-edge automotive accessory retailers and selected vehicle manufacturers. It will be priced at AU$1,499 RRP inc. GST, plus fitting cost and comes with a three-year replacement warranty.About WestwellWestwell Australia was established in Australia and New Zealand in 2004 and specialises in the distribution of technologically advanced, high quality consumer electronics and computer peripheral products in the Digital Lifestyle category. Westwell partners with several world leading digital lifestyle vendors to bring high-quality, low cost products to the Australian Consumer Electronics (CE) marketplace. Westwell is the exclusive Australian distributor for Aigo, Azentek and Netac and authorised distributor of i.Tech. In addition to the distribution business, Westwell has spent several years developing its own brand of products under the Olin name. Developed specifically for the Australian market, the Olin range of consumer electronics products provides the latest cutting edge technology at cost effective prices. Westwell Australia is a subsidiary of Sumpo Group PTY LTD in Fujian, China. For more information, visit www.westwell.com.au (http://www.westwell.com.au/). About AzentekAzentek, LLC. is a highly innovative manufacturer of cutting‐edge technologies for the automotive consumer and industrial markets. Specializing in PC‐based solutions, Azentek is poised to make history with the very first all‐in‐one infotainment systems available for both the OEM and aftermarket. With a dedicated in‐house R D department that has spent many years to finalize the perfect Car PC , Azentek will soon be launching a complete line, beginning with the Atlas CPC‐1000, in early 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.azentek.com (http://www.azentek.com/).Media contactsCatherine LicavoliAzentek(+1) 810-694-4500clicavoli@azentek.com (mailto:clicavoli@azentek.com)Rachel YorkMax AustraliaPh: 02 9954 3492rachel.york@maxaustralia.com.au (mailto:rachel.york@maxaustralia.com.au) News - Latest Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:00:00 +0100 http://www.azentekonline.com/cms/content/view/85/ There is a new era of automotive innovations continuing to grow worldwide. Azentek is helping to lead this era in the state of Michigan, where the automotive industry was first started. There are several exciting things currently happening at Azentek, however one new product gaining headway for in-car technology is the SmartMirror. http://www.smartmirror.com (http://www.smartmirror.com/).Azentek, LLC. is a highly innovative manufacturer of cutting‐edge technologies for the automotive consumer and industrial markets. Specializing in PC‐based solutions, Azentek is poised to make history with the very first all‐in‐one infotainment systems available for both the OEM and aftermarket. With a dedicated in‐house R D department that has spent many years to finalize the perfect Car PC , Azentek will soon be launching a complete line, beginning with the Atlas CPC‐1000, in early 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.azentek.com (http://www.azentek.com/). News - Latest Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:47:03 +0100 http://www.azentekonline.com/cms/content/view/78/ Azentek, the premier manufacturer of in‐vehicle infotainment systems for both OEM integration and aftermarket sales , today announced it will invest $3 million to consolidate current operations and expand to a leased light industrial facility in Grand Blanc. As part of this major expansion, Azentek plans to create 198 new jobs, including 78 directly employed by the company. With personal computers and the internet becoming an essential part of our lives, Azentek is the first company to deliver a safe and easy‐to‐use PC solution that integrates with your car, said Johnny Cooper, Azentek's President CEO. We're at the forefront of making history with the Azentek Car PC. In the very near future, having a PC in your vehicle is likely to be just as common as owning a cellphone. As incentive for Azentek's operations to remain in Michigan rather than relocate to a competing site in China, the Michigan Economic Growth Authority today approved a state tax credit valued at $1.5 million over 10 years, based on a recommendation by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Additionally, the Grand Blanc township is considering a six‐year abatement valued at $36,065 to support the project. Azentek is an innovative company doing exciting work, and we are thrilled to support their continued growth in Michigan, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm said. Our competitive business climate and outstanding workforce make Michigan a great place for high‐tech companies to invest and create jobs. We are very proud to be working in the state of Michigan, stated Jack Duckworth, CFO of Azentek. It is a prestigious honor to be recognized by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Michigan Economic Growth Authority for our company's growth potential in today's highly competitive marketplace. Over the coming months, Azentek will finalize their relocation into the new 45,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility on Holly Road in Grand Blanc. This location will be used for administration, R D, product testing and certification, sales and marketing, warehousing and storage, as well as final product assembly.About AzentekAzentek, LLC. is a highly innovative manufacturer of cutting‐edge technologies for the automotive consumer and industrial markets. Specializing in PC‐based solutions, Azentek is poised to make history with the very first all‐in‐one infotainment systems available for both the OEM and aftermarket. With a dedicated in‐house R D department that has spent many years to finalize the perfect Car PC , Azentek will soon be launching a complete line, beginning with the Atlas CPC‐1000, in late 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.azentek.com. News - Latest Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:00 +0100 http://www.azentekonline.com/cms/content/view/77/ Over the past several weeks, in addition to attending the Telematics Detroit event and winning the award for Best Aftermarket Device, Azentek also had a major presence at “Automotive Dealer Day” in Verona, Italy and the “Automotive News Seminar” in Los Angeles, CA. News - Latest Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:21:28 +0100 http://www.azentekonline.com/cms/content/view/76/ Azentek, today announced it has won the “Best Aftermarket Device” award for its Atlas CPC-1000, the industry’s first all-in-one fully integrated in-car multimedia PC. At an exclusive gala dinner in Detroit, Michigan, Telematics Update Magazine revealed the winners of the sixth annual Telematics Awards on the evening of May 20th.Every year the Telematics Awards, organized by the telematics industry's only global print publication - Telematics Update - recognizes and celebrates the key companies that are driving the industry forward and pushing the boundaries in automotive and GPS technology. The nominated entries were judged by a selection of independent consultants and industry experts.The award categories include Best Embedded Telematics Service; Best Embedded Telematics Navigation Product; Best Portable Telematics Solution; Best Portable Navigation System; Best Aftermarket Device; Best Telematics Component Solution; Best Use of Telematics Technology for the Public Sector; Best Telematics Service Application for Commercial Vehicles; Global Car Manufacturer Innovation; and the 2007-2008 Industry Newcomer Award. Several of the companies nominated for awards include Microsoft, Clear Channel, BMW, Hyundai Autonet, Magnetti Marelli, Ford Motor Company, OnStar, Nissan, XM Satellite Radio, T-Mobile, Garmin, Audi, and LoJack.At an MSRP of $2,799, Azentek’s Atlas CPC-1000 is built on Intel™ architecture with a Core Duo processor running the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system and features a very long list of computing and entertainment capabilities including voice recognition, CANbus integration, Bluetooth, AM/FM/Satellite Radio, HD Radio, CDRW/DVD/MP3/WMA, GPS navigation, built-in WiFi, and much more!“We are honored to receive the Best Aftermarket Device Award for the Atlas CPC-1000 Car PC.” stated John Cooper, Azentek’s President CEO. “It’s a fact that people are spending more time in their cars than ever-before. On a quest to make time spent in the car more productive and safe, Azentek is dedicated to providing you with the latest entertainment, business tools, GPS navigation, and automotive diagnostics capabilities at your finger tips.” Precksha Saksena, Project Director for Telematics Detroit 2008 commented “The winners of the 2008 awards will be celebrated as true leaders, not only for great products, but also for taking risks, backing innovation and pioneering overall industry growth and development.”About AzentekAzentek is an OEM of innovative in-vehicle computer systems for both the consumer and commercial markets, including the private labeled FordLink™ system currently available in Ford trucks. After spending years in the development and testing phases, Azentek’s revolutionary in-dash PC product line will now be ready to ship in late 2008, with features never-before seen from any mobile electronics manufacturers. For more information, please visit http://www.azentek.com/ (http://www.azentek.com/).### News - Latest Wed, 21 May 2008 12:48:16 +0100 http://www.azentekonline.com/cms/content/view/75/ As Azentek continues to stir-up commotion around the automotive industry, Michigan's governor Jennifer Granholm came to visit Azentek and learn more about the latest in-vehicle computer technologies. News - Latest Mon, 19 May 2008 17:54:37 +0100 http://www.azentekonline.com/cms/content/view/69/ Azentek, today announced it won a “Best of CES” award for its Atlas CPC-1200, the first available “all in one” fully integrated in-car multimedia PC, in Car Tech GPS. Produced and judged by editors from CNET (www.cnet.com), the winners of the “Best of CES” awards were announced Wednesday, January 9 at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Selected by CNET’s unbiased, expert editors, winners are recognized as the hottest products in their respective technology categories for their unmatched innovation and creativity, and their ability to excite consumers and help them explore a world gone digital. CNET’s editors received and reviewed hundreds of entries, as well as scoured the CES show floor for products to consider for the prestigious award. The ten categories include digital photo and video; car tech and GPS; cell phones and smart phones; computers and hardware; emerging technologies; gaming; home audio; home video; MP3 and portable video players; and televisions. A video of the winners and finalists showcasing their technologies can be found at http://www.cnet.com/.At an MSRP of $2,799, the Atlas CPC-1200 is built on an Intel™ Core Duo processor and runs the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system featuring a very long list of computing and entertainment capabilities including voice recognition, CANbus integration, Bluetooth, AM/FM/Satellite Radio, HD Radio, CDRW/DVD/MP3/WMA, GPS navigation, built-in WIFI, and much more!“We built the very first ‘all-in-one’ full functioning PC ever created for the automotive market and showed it as a concept product at CES last year. With the intention of only releasing a 100% finished and flawless product, we never actually took it to market.” said Johnny Cooper, Azentek’s President CEO. “After a full year of additional development, taking ideas and suggestions directly from our customers, we are back this year with the Atlas CPC-1200 that will begin shipping in early April. Furthermore, establishing the fact that we have the best engineering in mobile electronics today, we have also created a single-din ‘all-in-one’ version called the Calypso CPC-1100 that is even more unlike anything the industry has ever seen.”“Chosen from hundreds of products at CES, Azentek’s Atlas demonstrates the creativity, excellence and vision that sets the standard in mobile electronics,” said Jai Singh, editor-in-chief of CNET and senior vice president for Content Development. “The ‘Best of CES’ Awards brings together the top consumer electronics that will impact the coming year for consumer electronics.” About AzentekAzentek is an OEM of innovative in-vehicle computer systems for both the consumer and commercial markets, including the private labeled FordLink™ system currently available in Ford trucks. After spending years in the development and testing phases, Azentek’s revolutionary in-dash PC product line will now be ready to ship in early 2008, with features never-before seen from any mobile electronics manufacturers. For more information, please visit http://www.azentek.com.### Media Contact Pete Muller810-694-4500pmuller@azentek.com News - Latest Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.azentekonline.com/cms/content/view/66/ Las Vegas, NV, January 7, 2007 – Azentek™, the leading innovator of in-car computing technology, is ready to take the 2008 CES by storm! With a full line of highly anticipated products ready to begin shipping in 2008, a new sales rep force, and many hot items in store for CES 2008, Azentek is poised to be the hit of the North Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center.“We are very excited about the new product line and can comfortably say that our in-car computers are unlike anything else on the market today” commented Johnny Cooper, President CEO of Azentek. “To commemorate our product launch, we have partnered with Microsoft and Jay Leno’s ‘Big Dog Garage’ to design the interior and multimedia infotainment system inside the ECOJET – which we will have on display in our booth.”Generating 650 horsepower from a Honeywell LT-101 jet engine, the ECOJET is the world’s first eco-friendly biodiesel jet-powered car. A concept dreamed up by Jay Leno and his chief mechanic, Bernard Juchli, the ECOJET was built with the assistance of General Motors and a number of partners, including Azentek.“With the new line of products beginning to ship early this year, it was essential for us to hire proper sales representation for each local market” added Derek Prentice, Partnership Development Director for Azentek. “We have already finalized our agreements with Dave Gill and SMS Marketing in the Midwest, John Holland and Hoco in the Southeast, Dennis Hopper and The Florida Marketing Group for the state of Florida, Phil Chartier and Roberts Associates for New England and the Northeast, Jack Curran and Leisure Time Marketing in Southern California, Sierra Select in Northern California, and Scott Edwards with IMS Reps for the mid-Atlantic states.”Additionally, Azentek will be showing high-fidelity lossless audio content courtesy of MusicGiants, the leader in high-definition downloads. Through its exclusive Music Concierge Collections, MusicGiants allows for customers to have any Azentek system installed in their car, pre-loaded with their favorite HD music and ready to take on the road. Our relationship with Azentek is proof positive that MusicGiants is arriving as the go-to service for hardware manufacturers and end users who are looking for uncompromised, high-quality sound to bring their cutting-edge car audio systems alive, says Scott Bahneman, CEO of MusicGiants. We are pleased to announce this partnership and we look forward to the momentum behind our service as it continues to build. “While showing all of these new features at the show, I believe our new voice recognition software engine will be one of the biggest hits” mentioned Pete Muller, Marketing Manager for Azentek. “With extremely accurate voice recognition that allows you to completely interact with your Azentek system, you can have full control over your device without ever taking your hands off the wheel.”Azentek has closely partnered with Andrea Electronics, manufacturers of the highest-quality automotive-grade microphones available today. “We believe the Andrea microphones are a must-have in order to take full advantage of our advanced voice recognition features” added Derek Prentice. “With their many years of experience in the high-end microphone and voice recognition field, it was an easy choice for us to partner with them.”With Rick Wagoner, President CEO of General Motors, being the first-ever “automotive” keynote speaker at the Consumer Electronics Show, Azentek is excited to be involved with General Motors on a number of projects and anticipates a possible visit from Wagoner himself in the Azentek booth.About AzentekAzentek is an OEM of innovative in-vehicle computer systems for both the consumer and commercial markets, including the private labeled FordLink™ system currently available in Ford trucks. After spending years in the development and testing phases, Azentek’s revolutionary in-dash PC product line will now be ready to ship in early 2008, with features never-before seen from any mobile electronics manufacturers. For more information, please visit http://www.azentek.com (http://www.azentek.com/).About MusicGiants MusicGiants launched in 2005 and is the only music download service to offer high-definition, digital recordings from all of the top music companies such as Concord Music Group, EMI Music, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group. MusicGiants’ use of the WMA lossless format provides up to seven times the sound quality of any other download service. MusicGiants is the perfect companion for car audio systems and anywhere else that sound quality matters. For more information, visit http://www.musicgiants.com (http://www.musicgiants.com/). Media Contact: Katherine Ryan (775) 832-5692, kryan@musicgiants.com (mailto:kryan@musicgiants.com)About Andrea ElectronicsAndrea Electronics Corporation designs, develops and manufactures audio technologies and equipment for enhancing applications that require high performance and high quality voice input. The Company's patented Digital Super Directional Array (DSDA®), patent-pending Directional Finding and Tracking Array (DFTA®), patented PureAudio®, and patented EchoStop(TM) far-field microphone technologies enhance a wide range of audio products to eliminate background noise and ensure the optimum performance of voice applications. Visit Andrea Electronics' website at www.AndreaElectronics.com (http://www.andreaelectronics.com/) or call 1-800-707-5779.### News - Latest Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:00:00 +0100