AOpen Launches latest Digital Engine with Intel Active Management Technology
AOpen introduces DE45-HA with the Intel AMT featuring remote power control, scheduled power control, remote access, hardware asset information, alerts and events through identifying OS/hardware issues, group operation and remote BIOS updates.


MILPITAS, CA, February 02, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- AOpen, the world-leading small-form-factor (SFF) computer system manufacturer and digital signage solution provider today introduced the Digital Engine series DE45-HA which is embedded with the Intel AMT management express console. Intel AMT features and benefits include remote power control, scheduled power control, remote access, hardware asset information, alerts and events through identifying OS/hardware issues, group operation and remote BIOS updates.

"Lowering total cost of ownership (TCO) is why we chose Intel's AMT technology with Intel Core 2 Duo," says Dale Tsai, President, AOpen America. "This technology allows us to utilize Intel's expertise in innovation and digital signage and enables customers access to an affordable solution."

Intel AMT saves power through advanced power management features and reduces the number of expensive on-site repairs with innovative remote management capabilities by reducing repairing costs, tracking inventory without physical interaction and lowering utility costs all while increasing signage capabilities through the support of Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, HD content support, expansion flexibility, and reliability for the applications market. The DE45-HA is the ideal product for moving forward to an intelligent digital signage system for POS terminals, kiosks and thin clients.

Together with AOpen's DE45-HA, Intel Active Management Technology allows you to discover all of your computing assets, heal systems remotely regardless of system state and protect against malicious software attacks.

"As the digital signage market expands, equipment manufacturers such as AOpen can differentiate themselves by offering leading-edge content, display capabilities, reduced TCO and anonymous video analytics running on the Intel Core 2 Duo processor," said Jose Avalos, director of digital signage at Intel.

Other features of the DE45-HA include DDRII SO-DIMM, Intel GbE LAN controller, SATA slot-in slim, proprietary SATA connector, HDMI dual VGA interface to support dual display, HDMI codec with silicon image to support the best compatibility of HDMI interface, media content support up to 1080P all while supporting up to 35W.

The DE45-HA will be available through Ingram Micro, Synnex and ASI.

In continuing to maintain AOpen's green initiatives, the DE45-HA is their latest product that exemplifies their promise.

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About AOpen
As the pioneers of ultra small form factor (uSFF) components and customizable platforms, AOpen America, Inc. (http://usa.aopen.com) remains in the wheelhouse with its strategic alliances, setting the standard for vertical market solutions via Mini-ITX platforms that provide open architecture versatility, next-generation technology and unmatched value through huge energy cost savings and readiness compliance with ENERGY STAR and EPEAT. While remaining as the true leader in uSFF components and platforms, AOpen also provides a complete array of digital signage technologies for streamlined, end-to-end solutions in consumer-grade environments and provides scalable technologies ranging from cost-efficient nettop media players to their Digital Engine and XC Mini flagship lines. AOpen continues to drive Innovation Economy Technology (I-ET) in socially responsible, green IT solutions for offices, homes and mission-critical applications.


About Intel
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