The new Kontron CP6016 processor board sets new performance-per-watt standards in the high-end 6U CompactPCI® class for rugged RASM (Reliability, Availability, Scalability, Manageability) applications.

Based on the high performance and low-power 45nm Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T9400, this latest Kontron CompactPCI® board excels over the previous 65nm Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T7500-based board with up to 25 percent faster core speeds (2.53 GHz), 50 percent more L2 cache (6MB) and a 60 percent faster FSB (1066 MHz) with similar energy consumption.
“The 45 nm Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T9400 makes the Kontron CP6016 one of the most robust 6U CompactPCI® boards for RASM applications on the market,” explains Norbert Hauser, VP Marketing at Kontron. “One special value adding feature is the ability to increase system performance while maintaining stable thermal design power or reduce system cooling investments without compromising performance.”
“Multi-core processors such as the 45nm Intel® Core™2 Duo processors and advanced technologies are completely changing the concept of threading in 6U CompactPCI® system environments without exceeding the thermal envelope ” says Joe Jensen, general manager, Intel Embedded Computing Division,  “We expect the new Kontron CP6016 6U CompactPCI® board with the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T9400 will help to address the requirements of security and communication applications.”
Designed for densely packed, thermally constrained CompactPCI® systems that require outstanding performance in a typical 50 watt or less power envelope, the power-optimized Kontron CP6016 CompactPCI® CPU board enables out-of-band communication with all hardware components through IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface). It thereby meets the highest standards for the management of high-availability applications and there is an onboard Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) for data and software protection. This makes the robust Kontron CP6016 CompactPCI® board exceptionally attractive to multiple markets, including highly sensitive, security-relevant telecom and datacom applications. Bandwidth intensive image processing, multi-media and test and measurement applications will also benefit from the impressive 6MB of L2 cache and up to 16GB of registered DDR2 ECC SO-RDIMM memory.

For maximum application flexibility the Kontron CP6016 CompactPCI® CPU board comes with an extensive range of interfaces: 6x SATA ports with RAID 0/1/5 functionality for enhanced data security, 7 x USB 2.0 ports, 2 RS232 ports, VGA and High Definition Audio (HDA) interfaces as well as 5 x Gigabit Ethernet interfaces connected via PCI Express to meet the high performance requirements of communications applications. One of the 6 available SATA ports can be used for an onboard 2.5 inch SATA hard drive. An XMC socket (via PCI Express x8) and PMC socket for mezzanine cards ensure plenty of room for customized expansions. An onboard USB Flash option completes the feature set of the CP6016, which can be used in a system or peripheral slot.

The Kontron CP6016 CompactPCI® 6U processor board runs with Linux, Microsoft Windows XP, XP embedded or Windows Server 2003. Highly integrated support packages support all onboard hardware devices, and also specific features like Hotswap, IPMI, power and thermal management, enabling effortless integration among scalable multi-CPU systems.

Samples of the Kontron CP6016 CompactPCI® processor board are available now. Full production is scheduled for Q3, 2008.

Aristocrat announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Ace Interactive will once again be displaying its products at the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) trade show, which will be held in Philadelphia, September 24th-27th. Roy Garrett, Director of Business Development, America for ACE Interactive, states: "For regulatory, economical and, equally important, responsible gaming initiatives, the North American video lottery marketplace is preparing to experience a major paradigm shift. In addition, several major initiatives are currently underway in North America to introduce the latest technologies into existing and new jurisdictions. With ACE Interactive's appearance at NASPL, we intend to demonstrate that, with our TruServT Server Based Gaming platform, we have the product and solution to respond to this rapidly approaching change in the video lottery business environment. Also, with our two very distinct video lottery terminals, ViridianT and IndagoT, we are able to provide a competitive product for any video lottery jurisdiction."

Aristocrat Leisure Limited announced today that its fully owned subsidiary Ace Interactive has received a second order for 500 Indago™ interactive Video Terminals (iVT) from Norsk Tipping, the Norwegian National Lottery. These terminals will be installed as part of an anticipated network of over 6,500 terminals throughout Norway.
The supply of these Indago iVTs is part of the True Server Based Gaming project between Ace Interactive and Norsk Tipping.
"We are delighted that Norsk Tipping has gone live with ACE Interactive’s TruServ™ system and have the confidence to order an additional 500 Indago terminals from us," said ACE Interactive CEO Michael Koch.
The Indago iVT, with its uniquely appealing design, will be placed in locations throughout Norway and be operated and managed using the TruServ server based gaming central system which is located and operated by Norsk Tipping in Hamar, Norway.

KioskCom Self Service Expo Europe and The Digital Signage Show Europe opens its doors at London’s Olympia on 1 October and visitor registration levels are higher than ever, with a 27% increase year on year.  Plus, the increasing importance of digital signage to these companies is reflected in their top reasons for visiting the show.

Alongside the increase in registered visitors, the pre-registration statistics show there is an increasing overlap between digital signage and self service technology, Event Director Phil Hunter explains:

“As part of our registration process our visitors are asked about the components and applications they are investing in and there’s certainly a call to see both self service and digital signage technologies.  In fact, there’s an even split between those visiting the show to source information on display software and hardware and either POS or information kiosks.”

“It stands to reason”, Phil adds, “Be it in a railway station, bank or shopping mall, the two technologies combine to ensure a smooth and effective operation.  Self Service Expo Europe has always included a digital signage element and it made sense, with the technological advancements on the horizon, to offer the comprehensive package to our visitors – two events under one roof.”

Those technological advancements have made self service applications an ever more viable and attractive option for a range of companies and, flying in the face of the current economic gloom, the future is bright for self service and digital signage technology.  As pressure on profit margins increases across the board, the combination of self service technology and effective digital display marketing helps retailers and service providers maximise revenue streams and cut costs, at the same time as improving customer service levels.

The rising interest in the sector is reflected in the corporate visitor list for the show which includes the UK’s leading supermarkets and department stores, as well as representatives from the banking, leisure and public transport industries.  

Exhibitors at the event include 3M, Next Window, allpay.net, Netkey, MediaTile, Box Technologies, Dicoll, Ingenico, Camax, Microsoft, Protouch, Rittal, Samsung, Star Micronics, Roku and many more.

FutureLogic, Inc., announced today that Seminole Gaming has selected FutureLogic as a preferred technology partner. According to Seminole Gaming, their selection was based on the printer's superior performance in an extensive product-comparison analysis.

Seminole Gaming operates seven casinos on behalf of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, with more than 8,000 games installed across its properties. Seminole Gaming has directed its slot machine vendors to make FutureLogic the preferred printer for all new purchases by the Seminole Casinos.  FutureLogic's GEN2 Universal ™ printer is currently being used in all of the casinos' Class III slot machines and will remain the standard printer as Seminole Gaming adds more slot machines.

"In addition to demonstrating their reliability over time, FutureLogic printers offer designed-in software and hardware that give us the flexibility we need now and for future gaming platforms," said Paul Tjoumakaris, Senior Vice President of Gaming Operations for Seminole Casinos. "We are also pleased with the service FutureLogic has provided throughout our casinos."

"FutureLogic is proud to be a preferred technology partner of Seminole Gaming and we look forward to a continuing and prosperous partnership," said Nick Micalizzi, VP of Sales & Marketing for FutureLogic. "This selection is another testament to FutureLogic's commitment to providing first-rate customer support along with innovative new products."

For further information, contact FutureLogic at 949.487.4829 for sales inquiries, or 702.597.5355 for technical service.