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 Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. (NPDT.OB) Shifts Executives
Newport Digital Technologies Inc. is making major shifts in its executive structure as it prepares to launch two of its key product technology areas, RFID and Wireless Digital Signage. The adjustments were initiated by Newport founder and chairman, Richard Damion, to better fit changing company needs.
• Current COO, Weiling Tsao, will become President, overseeing engineering, R&D, sales, and general operations.
• Current President, Michael Lutton, will become CEO, responsible for finance and long-term strategic planning.
• Current CEO, Gary DeMel, will become Chief Strategy Officer, focusing exclusively on developing worldwide sales channels.
Chairman Richard Damion commented on reasons behind the restructuring, “We are pleased to announce these strategic changes in our management team as we prepare the launch of our first two technology product lines in the RFID and wireless digital signage markets. After working with management for the past several months, I have decided to make these adjustments to allow each member of our team to focus on their area of expertise.”
He continued, “Given the vast size of the RFID and digital signage markets along with Mr. DeMel’s past experience as senior director of worldwide sales and business development for Intel Corporation and senior VP of worldwide sales for ATI, his immediate focus will be in driving Newport Digital’s sales efforts. Weiling Tsao, who came to NPDT from technology giant, AMD/ATI, has demonstrated the talent and ability to manage the detailed day-to-day operations of the company, including overseeing engineering, research and development and sales and marketing. As CEO, Mike Lutton will oversee corporate finance, long term strategic planning, interfacing with buy and sell side analysts and heading up corporate communications. Mike’s talents lend themselves to these responsibilities.”
Newport’s newly appointed CEO, Michael Lutton, said, “Expanding Weiling’s role to President in charge of day-to-day operations is a natural evolution. Weiling has more than 30 years of experience in all facets of technology development and sales and has made great progress in establishing NPDT as a viable company partnered with Taiwan’s R&D powerhouses, III and ITRI. We have a very efficient and scalable business model and a management team that can make it happen. The changes we are making today will allow NPDT to better execute its strategic plan to the benefit of all shareholders.”
Newport Digital Technologies is focused on bringing to market technology solutions for five of the fastest emerging technologies:
• RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
• WiMax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, basically wireless transmission technologies)
• VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)
• Digital Signage and LED Lighting
• Security & Surveillance
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Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. (NPDT.OB) Announces Completion of AT&T Network Certification
Today, Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. announced that it has successfully completed AT&T Network Certification for its rugged handheld N37B computing device. Subsequently, the device will be strategically channeled through to AT&T’s Special Vertical Markets (SVM) with Ingram Micro (NYSE: IM) as its logistics and distribution partner.
“We are excited to have completed AT&T Network Certification for this Mobile Handheld Computer with RFID reader for use on AT&T’s wireless network,” said NPDT CEO Michael Lutton. “NPDT and AT&T’s marketing and business development teams are working to identify business-to-business SVM channel opportunities for the N37B in the supply chain management, retail, military, law enforcement, telecom, industrial process and control, and automotive markets. The N37B rugged handheld mobile computer will be available to our sales channels effective January 2010. We anticipate this unique, RFID-enabled computing device to generate significant revenue for NPDT in calendar 2010.”
“NPDT, in conjunction with leading Taiwan-based R&D technology incubators, the Institute for Information Industry (III) and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), is commercializing a number of leading-edge Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies,” added NPDT President, Weiling Tsao. “The first product is the N37B ruggedized handheld RFID reader and computing device that was unveiled at the Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions Association (VICS) conference hosted by the University of Arkansas RFID Research Center. NPDT is a named sponsor of this research center at the Sam Walton College of Business. We believe that this product line is the beginning of and a key ingredient of a total RFID solution for many vertical markets.”
“The N37B will also offer two more complementary integrated options that include 3G connection module and location and location/navigation-based GPS,” commented Richard Tanimoto, NPDT’s Senior Managing Director. “The 3G option will enable the handheld to have data connectivity anywhere an AT&T cellular connection is available, making for a ‘connect anywhere’ scenario for RFID business applications. The GPS option will allow for the N37B to not only collect RFID data from item level inventory but to pinpoint and report the location of the inventory scanned by the RFID reader. This greatly enhances and expands the applications that can be offered from Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). NPDT will also work closely with Independent Hardware Vendors (IHV), such as Socket Mobile, and Middleware Software Vendors (MSV), such as Shovon and Workbridge, to enhance the N37B application offerings.”
Mr. Lutton continued, “We are also excited by the response of the RFID industry and channel partners. The N37B, which will run on Microsoft’s Windows CE Mobile Computing Platform, has wide application in RFID market. NPDT will offer this device along with a comprehensive line of mobile computing products and applications solutions targeting RFID field applications for asset tracking, inventory management and point-of-sale for various B2B markets.”
NPDT’s planned RFID product suite includes: Electronic Product Code (EPC) Global certification laboratory testing, ruggedized, military/commercial-grade RFID enabled, mobile handheld tablet computers, POS kiosks, POS Checkout, EAS readers, USB readers and RFID tags. Leveraging the Microsoft Windows CE and XP Mobile operating systems, NPDT will further extend the features and capabilities of its products.
“Newport Digital Technologies has developed truly innovative RFID technologies and we are thrilled to work with them to bring these technologies and applications to the Windows Mobile platform,” stated Daren Mancini, General Manager in the Windows Mobile Sales division at Microsoft.
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Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. (NPDT.OB) Offers World-Class Technological Expertise
Newport Digital Technologies Inc. offers a rich portfolio of expertise in five technological areas: RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification), Digital Signage, WiMAX (including eLearning), VoIP, and Security & Surveillance. Newport Digital brings together their world-class technological expertise and creativity to design and implement solutions tailored to meet specific customer requirements for increasingly sophisticated and intelligent applications.
The company’s technological edge comes from a synergistic and exclusive partnership with Taiwan’s premier technology incubators – the Institute for Information Industry (III) and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (IIRI). Newport Digital works with these Taiwanese institutions to develop and customize their advanced technologies to meet the needs of customers around the world.
Newport Digital co-owns all the intellectual property rights that are co-developed with these Taiwanese incubators and the company has exclusive worldwide distribution rights for these technology products, solutions and applications. In order to take advantage of the world-class technology coming from both III and IIRI, the company is building a global distribution, licensing and sales network of industry-leading partners as well as third-party original design manufacturers (ODMs) and component suppliers, enabling Newport Digital to combine world-beating technology with local support capabilities.
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Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. (NPDT.OB) Highlights its Products
With today’s focus on information technology, consumers and business owners alike need companies that offer products designed to aid in the effortless participation in the wireless community. Newport Digital Technologies Inc., a wireless solutions provider, meets its customers’ needs through its world-class technological expertise and creativity.
Newport Digital focuses on the design and implementation of innovative end-to-end solutions designed to enable its customers to take full advantage of the increasingly sophisticated and intelligent applications generated by a new generation of wireless broadband networks. With a mission to “bring tangible value to your invaluable business,” NDT is customer focused and in tune with the needs of today’s technological environment.
The company’s impressive portfolio of competencies in RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification), Digital Signage, WiMAX (including eLearning), VoIP and Security & Surveillance, gives it the unique ability to deliver complete solutions for a broad spectrum of applications. The company offers a tailored product line to meet specific customer requirements – ranging from state-of-the art e-passport and healthcare management systems to interactive online education systems.
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Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. (NPDT.OB) Builds Unique Position with Key Partners
Newport Digital Technologies Inc. has staked out what can only be called a uniquely promising position in the rapidly growing field of wireless technology. First, they have identified one of the key technologies (wireless broadband networking), and associated sub-technologies, that are expected to be major economic drivers in the 21st century. Second, they have managed to position themselves directly between the marketplace and key developers of those technologies.
The company has established a synergistic and exclusive partnership with Taiwan’s premier technology incubators, the Institute for Information Industry (III) and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). Together, these R&D centers represent thousands of some of the world’s most talented engineers and scientists. Under the agreements, Newport Digital works with these centers to develop and customize their advanced technologies to meet the needs of customers around the world. The company co-owns all intellectual property rights for co-developments with the centers, plus has exclusive worldwide distribution rights for all related products and applications. As a result, the company enables its customers to take full advantage of the almost limitless possibilities offered by wireless broadband networking.
Specifically, Newport Digital has built up a rich portfolio of wireless broadband competencies in RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification), WiMax (including eLearning), Digital Signage, VoIP, and Security & Surveillance. It can now offer complete solutions for a broad spectrum of applications tailored to meet specific customer requirements.
As part of its global strategy, Newport Digital is building a worldwide licensing, sales, and distribution network, consisting of industry-leading partners and original design manufacturers, along with various component suppliers. The idea is to provide customers with not only world-beating product and application solutions, but strong local support.
Two of the most important elements of this global strategy are the following corporate shareholders:
• World Equity Group – This Chicago based brokerage firm manages approximately $2 billion in assets, and has committed to meeting Newport Digital’s early stage capital requirements.
• Emery Financial – One of the largest brokerage firms in the country, Emery is able to use its size and reputation to secure the lowest lender rates in the industry.
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Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. (NPDT.OB) Strategically Building a Solid Position
Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. is a company that deserves special attention because of its unique position in the high-tech marketplace. The company has established exclusive partnerships with two premier technology incubators involved in developing some of the world’s most advanced (and marketable) technologies. These two tech powerhouses, both based in Taiwan, represent the talents and developments of nearly 8,000 engineers and scientists.
The Institute for Information Industry (III) is considered one of the world’s top R&D sources for RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) and WiMAX. It’s also one of the top design and implementation centers for large scale information systems, including Taiwan’s e-Government project.
The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is known around the world for its developments in nanotechnology, materials, and chemical sciences, as well as for advanced electronics and biomedical technologies. It’s also known for advanced manufacturing systems.
...Continued at http://blog.qualitystocks.net/?p=20678
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NPDT to Participate in a $500 Million State and Federal Grant Program
Today at the opening bell, Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. announced it entered into a Letter of Intent with Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) for the opportunity to participate in a $500M State and Federal Grant program earmarked for schools and public areas that do not have wireless connectivity by the end of the second quarter. According to the press release, Newport Digital’s WiMax demonstration system will be reviewed by State and Federal Grant committees to confirm the benefits of the company’s WiMax solution and grant funds for deployment.
Newport Digital launched the installation of a WiMax base station and long range subscriber station designed to exhibit WiMax long range broadband Internet connectivity between its Corporate Offices in Newport Beach, California and the OCDE’s Learning Resources Center (LRDC) in Costa Mesa, California. The five mile WiMax Internet connection will demonstrate WiMax’s long range broadband transmission ability and high speed Internet connection at 15 ~ 40 Mbps. The WiMax system will also include Newport Digital’s eLearning platform, demonstrating high speed online eLearning access capabilities.
...Continued at http://blog.qualitystocks.net/?p=20718
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Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. (NPDT.OB) Makes its Move Towards Prominence
A company that is starting to become known in the world of technology is Newport Digital Technologies. With headquarters in Newport Beach, California, Newport Digital Technologies (NDT) has made it their mission to provide true value added solutions and products by creating innovative new applications or developing highly integrated systems that make solutions smarter and more unique.
One of the aspects that separates NDT from the competition is their rich portfolio of competencies in Radio-Frequency Identification, Digital Signage, WiMAX, VoIP and Security and Surveillance. With a strong team in place, NDT has the state-of-the-art capabilities to deliver complete solutions for a broad spectrum of applications that are tailored to meet any customer’s needs.
Leading the way at NDT is Richard Damion who serves as the Chairman of the company. It was Damion’s vision which founded NDT after working in the industry for over 40 years. Richard Damion is a famed name in the sector and his leadership has helped NDT reach new heights.
...Continued at http://blog.qualitystocks.net/?p=20822
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Newport Digital Technologies (NPDT.OB) Completed AT&T Network Certification for Its N37B Product
Newport Digital Technologies Inc. is a technology solutions company focused on serving five of the fastest-emerging businesses in the technology space. The company develops and delivers these technology solutions through unique strategic collaborations with technology leaders in Taiwan – the Institute for Information Industry (III) and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI).
The company recently announced that it has successfully completed AT&T Network certification for its rugged handheld N37B computing device with RFID reader and that it will subsequently be strategically channeled through to AT&T’s ’special vertical markets’ with Ingram Micro as its logistics and distribution partner. Newport Digital and AT&T’s marketing and business development teams are working to identify business-to-business opportunities for the N37B.
The N37B will also offer two more complementary integrated options: 3G connection module and location/navigation-based GPS. The 3G option will enable the handheld device to have data connectivity anywhere an AT&T cellular connection is available. The GPS option will allow the N37B to not only collect RFID data on said inventory, but to pinpoint and report the location of the inventory scanned by the reader.
...Continued at http://blog.qualitystocks.net/?p=20916
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Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. (NPDT.OB) Completes Installation of WiMax System
Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. announced earlier today that it has launched the installation of the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax) base station and long range subscriber stations, encompassing four buildings for Newport Center Medical Plaza in Newport Beach, California. Newport Center Medical Plaza is one of the largest medical complexes in California with more than 300 doctors and dentists.
This project is a result of the current Phase I installation project with the Orange County Department of Education’s (OCDE) Learning Resources Center (LRDC) in Costa Mesa, California. It has been designed to confirm NPDT’s WiMax solution as a leading edge product for the commercial vertical market. NPDT will also use this installation to validate the potential of a recurring revenue model based on private business subscriptions for a high-speed, secure wireless solution.
Once finished with the first phase, NDPT will install WiMax subscriber stations into the three remaining high rise buildings within the medical complex, demonstrating WiMax’s wireless Internet service coverage in a commercial subscriber application. These installation projects will enable the company to strategically focus on deploying its WiMax solution into the U.S. market, and later worldwide.
...Continued at http://blog.qualitystocks.net/?p=21014
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