LAS VEGAS, NV -- 01/08/08 --
CES 2008 -- Zensys, developer of the
award-winning Z-Wave wireless home control standard, today announced a
partnership with Simplay Labs, LLC, the leading provider of testing
technologies, programs and interoperability design standards for the
high-definition (HD) electronics industry, to provide a comprehensive
solution for consumer electronics control, or CEC. Simplay Labs will also
join the Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of manufacturers, developers
and market influencers dedicated to delivering on the promise of
affordable, interoperable wireless home control products.
"By integrating Z-Wave with Simplay Labs' CEC Solution Suite, we will be
driving the development of products that provide a superior consumer
experience, including improved ease of use and performance," said Tony
Shakib, CEO of Zensys.
Simplay Labs CEC Solution Suite enables a robust CEC feature-set and
multiple manufacturer interoperability, delivering on the promise of CEC to
consumers for ease of use of their consumer electronics systems.
Z-Wave is the first technology to bring affordable, reliable and easy to
deploy wireless home control to every aspect of daily life -- the home
environment, consumer electronics healthcare, and energy management -- to
create a truly "connected home." Z-Wave's award-winning, interoperable
wireless mesh networking technology allows a wide array of devices around
the home to communicate, including lighting, appliances, HVAC,
entertainment centers, and security systems.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with an industry leader such as Zensys,"
stated Joseph L. Lias, president of Simplay Labs, LLC. "This partnership
will provide unprecedented value to manufacturers, retailers, custom
installers and consumers."
Please come see Zensys at CES 2008 in Booth 20419
About Z-Wave
Z-Wave® is the first technology to bring affordable, reliable and
easy-to-use wireless control to every aspect of daily life -- the home,
consumer electronics, healthcare, and energy use, to name a few. Z-Wave
is an award-winning, proven and interoperable wireless mesh networking
technology that allows a wide array of devices in and around the home to
communicate including lighting, appliances, HVAC, entertainment centers,
and security systems. Z-Wave brings many benefits to everyday life
including remote home monitoring, home healthcare, safety and security, and
energy conservation. Z-Wave certified products are currently available
from leading consumer brands in more than 170 products. Z-Wave is the
recipient of the 2006 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award in
the wireless category, the CNET "Best of CES Award" in the enabling
technologies category, along with PC World's 2006 World Class Award, which
recognizes the 100 best technologies and products of the year. For more
information about Z-Wave please visit www.z-wave.com.
About Simplay Labs, LLC
Simplay Labs, LLC, based in Sunnyvale, Calif., is the leading provider of
testing technologies, programs and interoperability performance standards
for the high definition consumer electronics industry. The Simplay HD(TM)
Testing Program is comprised of leading consumer electronics manufacturers
and technology providers focused on delivering fully compatible products
for consumers. As a result, consumers making home theater component
purchases can be confident that Simplay HD verified systems exhibit the
highest levels of interoperability performance, and ready to receive and
play premium digital content, regardless of manufacturer. Simplay Labs is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Silicon Image, Inc.
Simplay, Simplay HD and the Simplay HD logo are registered trademarks or
trademarks of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries. HDMI and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are registered
trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or
other countries. All other trademarks and/or registered trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
Z-Wave® is a registered trade mark of Zensys, Inc. and its subsidiaries
in the United States and other countries.
Contact:
Callie Tucker
Ruder Finn for the Z-Wave Alliance
312-329-3910
tuckerc@ruderfinn.com
