TeleVideo®, Inc. (OTC BB:TELV) is a publicly held company specializing in the development and manufacturing of thin-client Windows®-based terminals, text display terminals and Internet appliances.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Founded in 1975, TeleVideo established itself as a leading supplier in the video display terminal industry. The company pioneered a new generation of computers with the introduction of its first "smart" terminals, based on the Intel microprocessor, at a time when dumb terminals were the industry standard.
In the early 1990’s, the company capitalized on emerging trends in multimedia and produced a complete line of leading-edge 2D and 3D graphic accelerators, 3D soundcards and multimedia upgrade kits. TeleVideo’s move into multimedia allowed the company to pioneer a second market that became a building block for their CRT monitor products, launched in 1996.
In 1996, TeleVideo expanded its line of video display products with a new family of high-end 15", 17", 19" and 21: CRT monitors. The monitors provided superb resolution and high-quality performance that created a new standard for CRT displays in the monitor market.
Today, TeleVideo is focusing on the emerging and exciting thin-client and Internet technology by delivering Windows®-based terminals for client/server network computing and Internet appliances for the consumer market. With over 3 million installed based of text terminals, CRT monitors and multimedia products, TeleVideo has the experience and resources to capitalize on this new and exciting technology.
PRODUCTS
TeleCLIENTTM, Thin-Client Windows®-Based Terminals
The TeleCLIENT TC7000, TC7100 and TC7300 series are "Powered by Microsoft Windows CE" operating systems. The TeleCLIENT product line represents the fastest, high-performance Windows-based terminals, and are accelerated by a powerful 233MHz Media GXmTM processor from National Semiconductor®. The TeleCLIENT TC7000 is a stand-alone thin-client designed to work with many existing CRT and LCD displays. The TeleCLIENT TC7100 series are integrated with TeleVideo’s award winning, high quality 15 and 17 inch CRT monitors, respectively. The TeleCLIENT TC7300 series of thin-clients represents the current state of technology with a sleek, attractive design all integrated into a crisp, clear 14 and 15 inch TFT LCD displays. The TeleCLIENT’s innovative and functional architecture provides an ideal migration path for character-based terminals and PCs.
TeleVideo’s TeleCLIENT product family is designed for use with all business-critical applications. They are most effective in lowering the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in client/server based computing environments by reducing administration and maintenance and also increasing security throughout the enterprise. All TeleCLIENTs operate on Microsoft’s Windows CE operating system and come included with Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Citrix’s Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) protocol. The RDP and ICA protocols allows users to connect to Microsoft’s NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000 Terminal Services and Citrix WinFrame® and MetaFrame® products. With the deployment of TeleCLIENTs throughout the network, users have the ability to access Windows NT and traditional Legacy applications to complete business-critical transactions for the financial, healthcare, POS and government organizations.
ITelePC® iT2000
TeleVideo’s iT2000 is the company’s first Internet Appliance to be introduced to market. "Powered by Microsoft Windows CE", the iT2000 comes loaded with Internet Explorer 4.0, a fast 233MHz processor, 32MB RAM and a 15 inch integrated crisp and clear CRT monitor. Built with a fast 56k modem, and featuring true "plug and play" capabilities, the iT2000 allows users to surf the Web, send emails and experience the Internet without the complications and headaches of traditional PCs.
Sleek and attractive, the iTelePC iT2000 can be placed in the kitchen, bedroom or any other room in the home to bring quick and easy access to the World Wide Web.
Text-terminals
TeleVideo is dedicated to developing high performance terminals that provide functionality and increase in productivity for many years to come. TeleVideo designs, manufactures and markets a full range of character-based Alpha Window, ASCII, ANSI and PC Term video display terminals. These terminals feature high quality, superb contrast, high resolution, low flicker and non-glare screens for use in UNIX and mainframe computing environments.
TeleVideo terminals are designed for POS, financial, healthcare, education and government applications, and are known for their performance and value. The 995 Alpha Windows Terminal lets you run your existing alpha-numeric applications on a UNIX and mainframe platform in multi-Windows sessions. The 995-65 and 990 14 inch terminals, 9089, 9099 and 9060 complete the extensive, high-performance TeleVideo terminal product line.
MARKETS
TeleVideo markets its TeleCLIENTs to corporate, enterprise and government customers. The TeleCLIENT family of products satisfies end-user applications in markets such as banking, healthcare, education, POS and other task-oriented client/server-based environments.
The iTelePC is distributed online at www.televideo.com and through your local Internet service provider.
TeleVideo markets its video display terminals to corporate accounts and systems integrators. The video display products satisfy end user applications as business workstation applications.
SALES CHANNELS
TeleVideo distributes its products worldwide through multiple distribution and reseller channels. The company uses North American and International full-time and specialty distributors such as D&H, Facit, Globelle and Merisel for all products.
COMPANY LEADERSHIP
Dr. K. Philip Hwang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Hwang founded TeleVideo in 1975 after holding senior engineering and management positions with General Instruments, NCR, Burroughs and the Ford Motor Company. With more than 25 years of high tech experience, Dr. Hwang is responsible for the overall direction and performance of the company, and oversees product research and development, marketing, sales, investor relations and finance. Dr. Hwang was appointed by President Bush’s administration to a membership on the High Resolution Information Systems Advisory Board and continues to hold that position today for President Clinton’s administration.
Jun Keun Yum, Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer
J.K. Yum joined TeleVideo in January 1999 as Vice President of Operations and Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Yum has more then 15 years of executive level experience at companies in a variety of industries. Prior to joining TeleVideo, Mr. Yum was a General Manager and Executive Director of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Seoul, Korea from January 1993 to December 1998. Mr. Yum has a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Han Yang University of Seoul, Korea and an MS degree in Electrical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology.
Joseph P. Burroughs, Vice-President of Worldwide Sales
Joe Burroughs brings more than 25 years of experience in technology to his new position as Vice President of Sales. Prior to coming to TeleVideo, Mr. Burroughs was President of B & A Channel Consutants, his own consulting company. He has previously held senior executive positions with several high-tech companies including Meridian Data, a manufacturer of network attached storage products, SBE and Networth Computing in Dallas, TX which is now a part of Compaq Computers. Joe was formerly the Sales and Marketing Director of Xerox Imaging Systems and is a 14-year veteran with Xerox Corporation where he was Western Regional Sales Training Director. Mr Burroughs received his Bachelors of Science degree from Rochester Institute of Techonology.
James D. Wheat, Chief Financial Officer
James Wheat brings over 15 years of experience to his new position as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, he served as Vice President and corporate controller of Sunterra Corporation, a public company specializing in developing and marketing vacation ownership resorts throughout the world. Mr. Wheat has held previous senior financial management positions with Raychem Corporation, Core-Mark International, Spectra-Physics, Inc. and Honeywell, Inc. Mr. Wheat holds an MBA degree in Finance and International Management from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
TeleVideo, Inc.
2345 Harris Way
San Jose, CA 95131
USA
www.televideo.com
(408) 954-8333
(800) 835-3228
(408) 954-0931 Fax
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