Accton Offers Internet Radio Modules to Home Stereo Manufacturers for Integrating WiFi and Digital Networking with Audio Equipment


TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 14 /PRNewswire/ --

Accton Technology (TAIEX: 2345) is proud to announce the availability of
its Internet radio modules, integrating WiFi, Ethernet, and multimedia
capabilities into one module. This enables radio and audio equipment
manufacturers to upgrade their devices to support multimedia and Internet
radio functions an electronic BOM cost approaching USD15 (note) per module.

Samuel Chang, Accton's Vice President said, "With 20 years of experience
working with ODM customers for networking solutions, Accton has the
capability to provide the integrated end-to-end solutions. And, working with
well-known home stereo vendors to develop standalone Internet radios since
2007, Accton is confident to offer such devices to the market via OEM/ODM
partnerships. The Internet radio module is ideal for home audio equipment
manufacturers to add additional features to their receivers while keeping
manufacturing costs down. The inherent challenge in integrating digital and
networking protocols with traditional audio equipment can be addressed with
one module, and allows audio equipment manufacturers to enter the emerging
Internet radio market, projected to reach 8 million units in 2009."

Accton's Internet radio modules can connect with more than 10,000
Internet radio stations worldwide, offering users an alternative to receiving
localized radio stations, while the content can be streamed globally, in
various languages and formats. The module is compatible with all popular
Internet radio station listings and portals, and can even be customized to
individual OEM preferred listings. Moreover, the device can connect with home
networked computers via uPnP, allowing users to experience their music
through high fidelity home audio entertainment systems.

The Internet radio module will be displayed at the Hong Kong Electronic
Fair on April 14-17, 2008 along with Accton's partners.

Note: The price of electronic BOM USD15 is based on one million volume in
a year.

About Accton

Accton Technology is a global premier provider of networking and
communications solutions for top tier networking, computer, and
telecommunications vendors. Leveraging its advanced software applications and
state-of-the-art ASIC, Accton collaborates with its strategic partners to
design, develop and manufacture innovative, leading-edge technologies in Zero
Time. The company's constantly-evolving core technology and its
highly-qualified global workforce make it possible for Accton to deliver
superior products that are affordable and robust. For more information about
Accton and its subsidiaries, please visit http://www.accton.com .

Press Contact:

    Lucille Lu
    Tel: +886-3-577-0270 x3503
    Email: lucille@accton.com.tw

Web site: http://www.accton.com

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