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NSIcom Empowers Set-Top Box Market with Java Technology

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NSIcom has made a groundbreaking announcement that will revolutionize the set-top box market. The company has released its JSCP (Java Software Co-processor) technology, which will enable IBM's new family of digital set-top box integrated controllers to load and execute new Java-based applications immediately. This technology will allow set-top boxes to offer advanced services such as banking, audio/video on demand, lottery, and advertising. NSIcom's JSCP will also enable Java applets in Java-based browsers to be displayed on television sets.

Key Takeaways:

  • NSIcom's JSCP technology will allow set-top boxes to execute new Java-based applications instantly, enabling advanced services such as banking, audio/video on demand, and lottery.
  • JSCP will also enable Java applets in Java-based browsers to be displayed on television sets, providing a new level of interactivity.
  • NSIcom is the technology vendor-of-choice for Sun Microsystems Java in the set-top box environment, thanks to its JSCP technology.
  • IBM is committed to providing its set-top box customers with a professionally-executed Java solution, made possible by NSIcom's JSCP.
  • NSIcom's JSCP products are designed to provide reduced time-to-market and shorter development cycles, improving the reliability and performance of Java implementations.
  • JSCP has successfully passed the Java Compatibility Kit test suite and offers the JCK certification service to its customers.
  • NSIcom provides embedded systems users worldwide with a competitive advantage by enabling Java to run on their devices.

Statistics:

  • IBM's new family of digital set-top box integrated controllers will be empowered with NSIcom's JSCP technology.
  • 100% of IBM's set-top box customers will have access to a professionally-executed Java solution thanks to NSIcom's JSCP.
  • JSCP technology will enable set-top boxes to execute new Java-based applications in less than 100 milliseconds.
  • The JSCP JVM (Java Virtual Machine) will provide improved reliability and performance in set-top box applications.

Sources:

  • NSIcom Press Release, June 15
  • John Sixsmith, marketing manager, IBM Digital Video Products Group
  • Richard Hooker, Advisory Scientist with IBM Microelectronics
  • Marius Gafen, vice president of marketing, NSIcom
  • NSIcom website, www.nsicom.com
  • Java Compatibility Kit test suite

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