FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, June
25, 2006, Autonomic
Controls, Inc.
S1Digital and Autonomic
Controls Partner to
Provide A/V Integration Support for Media Center
S1Digital LLC, a leading manufacturer of
Media Servers based on Windows Media Center Edition, and Autonomic Controls,
Inc., the exclusive provider of AV integration software for Windows Media
Center Edition, have entered into an OEM agreement to provide custom
installers with a two way control protocol for S1Digital Media Centers.
New York, NY. August 14, 2006.
S1Digital LLC and Autonomic Controls, Inc. have partnered to
provide custom integrators with two-way, IP based control of
S1Digital Media Centers. The control protocol is now available
as a pre-installed option across the range of S1Digital’s Media
Centers and is designed to ease the integration efforts for
custom A/V installers.
Residential and commercial A/V
installers can utilize S1Digital Media Centers with
Autonomic Controls’ technology to provide a cost effective yet
hyper-functional whole house Media Server for use in multi-zone
audio and video applications while providing a robust touch
panel interface for browsing and managing the Media Center’s
content library.
Pre-built control system modules,
touch panel interfaces, and protocol documentation is available
for download on S1Digital’s website.
The companies will also be
demonstrating a UMPC interface to S1Digital’s Media Centers in
the Intel booth at CEDIA this September. After the show,
installers and customers can see a demonstration of the touch
panel interface at S1Digital’s new showroom in New York City.
S1Digital’s Media Centers provide
users with the ability to maintain and enjoy a large media
collection of music, movies, pictures, and recorded TV, in a
single box. The diverse functionality far exceeds any other
media hardware and software currently available, and now
S1Digital and Autonomic Controls’ announcement eliminates a
major barrier when installing S1Digital’s Media Centers with 3rd
party home control solutions.
Media
Center PCs optimized to run as a hub of a home entertainment
center--for storing, managing and distributing digital
files--can cost $2,000 to more than $7,000, depending on the
configuration, whereas [dedicated] music servers typically range
from about $5,000 to more than $25,000.”, said Jeff O’Heir, a
columnist for Computer Reseller News. “And while those systems
are strictly designed for audio, media-oriented PCs can handle
music, photos, video games and other files."
Autonomic Controls’ OEM product,
Media Center Edition Control Server (MCECS) acts as a
bi-directional communications gateway between the Media Center
software and touch panel remote control devices such as those
made by Crestron, AMX, and Control 4, or other systems capable
of IP communication. The technology will also be used with web
tablets, ultra mobile touch screen PCs, and Windows SideShow
devices.
Company Information
S1Digital
is
a premier builder of high-end, digital entertainment solutions.
S1Digita’s Media Centers, based on Microsoft Media Center
Edition, capture, store and distribute content including HDTV,
movies, music and photos. Optional home automation add-ons
enable seamless integration with A/V equipment, lights, HVAC and
security systems. The company offers complete digital media
solutions and works closely with custom installers to make
available the most complete digital entertainment technology to
customers. The S1Digital Experience showroom located in New York
City showcases the latest digital media technology platforms and
their applications in the home. For additional information,
visit
www.s1digital.com, email sales@s1digital.com or call (888)
632-6897.
Autonomic Controls, Inc.
creates software to help computer and device OEMs, software
developers and custom installers integrate Media Center PC’s
into today’s automated home and business. The company is
focused on extending the functionality of Microsoft Media Center
hardware and software to provide real time interaction with
control systems and remote controls that integrate with
audio/video, security, environmental, and lighting devices. In
addition to MCE control technology, the company provides
consulting and software development services to its partners in
the A/V and computer industries. Autonomic, Inc. is based in
North Salem, NY. For more information on MCE Server, the
Autonomic Control System or other inquiries visit
www.autonomichome.com or send e-mail to
information@autonomic.com.
