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News Release from: Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 11 January 2008
Motorola acquisition to advance xTCA
standards
Motorola's Embedded Communications Computing group is now part of the Embedded Computing business of Emerson Network Power.
Emerson Network Power has completed its acquisition of Motorola's Embedded Communications Computing group The long-time Motorola entity is now part of the Embedded Computing business of Emerson Network Power where it will continue to focus on providing industry-leading solutions based on open standards such as AdvancedTCA, MicroTCA, CompactPCI and VMEbus to equipment manufacturers in telecommunications, defence, aerospace, industrial automation and medical diagnostics
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 16 Jan 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The completion of this acquisition positions Emerson as one of the leaders in the embedded computing industry, a strong market with significant opportunities for growth", says Brian Partridge, Program Manager at leading industry analyst firm Yankee Group.
"Acquiring Motorola's Embedded Computing group brings complementary advanced technology and strong customer relationships to Emerson Network Power's Embedded Computing business".
"The addition of Motorola's extensive product portfolio and well-established customer base strengthens Emerson's existing embedded computing business", says Jay Geldmacher, Executive Vice President, Emerson.
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"We anticipate a bright future, one where Emerson Network Power will drive the continued evolution and growth of the embedded computing market".
"We believe the whole industry will benefit from this transaction - from customers and prospects to partners, suppliers and industry organisations", says Earle Weaver, Group Vice President, Emerson, with the responsibility for the Embedded Computing business.
"We intend to focus Emerson's considerable resources on developing advanced embedded computing technologies and delivering integrated, single-source solutions using our expertise to drive the adoption of common platforms that benefit this market".
A significant trend in the embedded computing industry is the adoption of industry standards, including ATCA, MicroTCA and AdvancedMC (collectively known as xTCA).
Many analyst firms forecast that xTCA products will be a multi-billion-dollar market by 2010, with ATCA leading the way.
Currently, more than 40% of network equipment providers are shipping ATCA-based systems.
"Motorola and Emerson have many of the same customers who have told us that they view this transaction as a very positive move", says Stephen Dow, General Manager of the former Motorola Embedded Communications Computing group and now president of Emerson Network Power's Embedded Computing business.
"The combined resources and expertise of our two businesses creates a very powerful industry player".
"I look forward with great enthusiasm to this new and exciting opportunity".
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