Broad Band Phone Services and VoIP technology are effecting more then just the local service market

Broad Band Phone Services and VoIP technology are effecting more then just the local service market.

Broad band IP based phone services are big news today. Most of the focus has been on the ability of these services to supplement or replace services provided by local carriers such as Verizon, Bell Atlantic, South West Bell and the other regional phone companies but that is only a tiny part of the impact they will have on global communications.

Northampton, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) January 22, 2004

ProvideTechnology, LLC is making a big impact with itsÂ’ clients by providing creative broad band phone service solutions that go far beyond unseating local carriers. VoIP has been a hot topic recently but one company is taking this service into a much bigger global market by from itsÂ’ Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania location.

While it is true that VoIP technologies can allow residential and small business users of DSL, Cable Modem or T1 Services to replace their local service providers with a little creativity this service can provide solutions that almost seem magical in comparison to what we have come to think of as typical telephone services. Jack Spirko owner of ProvideTechnology explained, "While much of the press about VoIP lately has been about unlimited residential service that is really only the tip of the iceberg".

Mr. SpirkoÂ’s company offers two of todayÂ’s top broad band phone service providers from one of their websites located at http://www. infinitephone. net (http://www. infinitephone. net) and recently they have been helping clients do some pretty impressive things with this technology. One of the lesser know facts about VoIP is that it allows users the ability to set up a local phone number in just about any major U. S. city. This feature opens a lot of options for those with a little creativity.

One thing that can be done for companies and families separated by geography is setting up cheap inbound lines. For instance a family in Florida can bring up a local number in Minnesota where the rest of their family lives. Family members in Minnesota now dial a local number and reach the client in Florida with no long distance charges because the call is local for those in Minnesota and only the party in Florida needs to have broad band service to receive the calls. The cost of such an inbound line is less then 9 dollars a month and is not subjected to the taxes and fees on traditional phone lines.

This technology has also been helping military families stay connected. VoIP is unencumbered by global boundaries. For instance a U. S. solider in Japan with a broad band connection can set up service with unlimited in bound calls that are local to his family in the U. S. His family then can make unlimited calls to him in Japan at no cost and once again the family in the U. S. doesnÂ’t need to have broad band access.

One additional example is for traveling executives. With the right provider VoIP is portable just like a lap top computer. A traveler can simply toss an IP phone into a suit case when he goes on the road and many hotels provide broad band access today. The traveler simply plugs his IP phone into the broad band connection in his room. Again his family and customers can now call him on a local number but more exciting is the fact that he can still take advantage of his out bound service and make calls from the room as well.

When asked about the future of VoIP Mr. Spirko concluded, "Well, the technology is here already. There are great providers available like iConnectHere and Packet8 the only issue now is the consumer just doesnÂ’t truly understand how powerful this technology is. Right now there are only about 150,000 users of this technology in the U. S. so we are indeed very excited about the future".

ProvideTechnology, LLC based in Northampton, Pennsylvania, is an independent Telecommunications Agency providing a variety of telecommunications products and services using a brokerage approach. Currently ProvideTechnology offers solutions from more the 40 service providers. These services include Long-distance, Internet Access, Wireless Services, T1 Service, Web Hosting, Broad Band Phone Service and many other technology services. The companyÂ’s CEO Jack Spirko can be reached for comment at jack@providetechnology. com or toll free at 866-994-1212 and more information can be obtained at http://www. providetechnology. com (http://www. providetechnology. com)

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New Medical Tourism Guide Featuring Malaysia Well Received at Official Launch

New Medical Tourism Guide Featuring Malaysia Well Received at Official Launch

Patients Beyond Borders Malaysia Edition released as the country gains ground on the global healthcare front.

Chapel Hill, NC (PRWEB) August 12, 2009

Patients Beyond Borders: Malaysia Edition was formally launched at the APHM Annual Conference in Kuala Lumpur on 23 July, 2009, to a gratifying display of unity from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Tourism, and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), as well as specially invited guests from the US, the UK, Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, and Thailand. The ISQua President-elect, former President, and current President were present, along with executives from all of the top international Malaysian hospitals.

Malaysia's Minister of Health, YB Dato' Sri Liow Tiong Lai, delivered the opening address at the APHM/ASQua/ISQua International Healthcare Conference. Dr. Junaida Lee Abdullah, the Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Tourism and representative of the Minister of Tourism, Dato' Sri Ng Yen Yen, officially announced the book's launch. Dato' Dr. Jacob Thomas, President of the Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM), along with Dr. Abdullah and the leaders of ISQua, presented copies of Patients Beyond Borders: Malaysia Edition to the top executives of the book's featured hospitals at the launch ceremony.

"I was pleased and honored to see such a show of unity amongst disparate public and private interests," said Josef Woodman, author of the Patients Beyond Borders series and CEO of Healthy Travel Media. "In today's competitive environment, common goals and collaborative planning are essential to achieving visibility and patient awareness."

The Malaysia Edition launch activities highlighted the nation's emergence as one of Asia's leading medical tourism destinations. Malaysia is quickly gaining ground on the global healthcare front, with increasing numbers of medical tourists taking advantage of its high-quality healthcare, low costs, and hospitality toward international visitors. Last year, Malaysia welcomed 370,000 travelers from 60 countries who visited its international medical facilities for a wide range of procedures and services, including hip and knee replacement, coronary angiography, dentistry, health screenings, and more.

"Health tourism is one of the brightest points in the growth of the healthcare sector in Malaysia," according to Dr. Paul Suwinski, Frost & Sullivan's Senior Consultant of Healthcare for Asia Pacific.
With a growing number of hospitals accredited by international organizations and by the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH), Malaysia's medical tourism sector is expected to see continued robust annual growth exceeding 25.3%, allowing the country to showcase its quality healthcare services and specialties offered at competitive prices.

Patients Beyond Borders: Malaysia Edition will be available at bookstores and online retail channels throughout the world. The eBook edition is available through lulu. com. Booksellers wishing to carry the Malaysia Edition should contact Publisher's Group West.

About APHM:
Established in 1972, APHM currently represents more than 100 private hospitals and medical clinics approved and licensed by Malaysia's Ministry of Health; of those, more than 30 are directly involved in medical tourism. Among APHM's objectives is the delivery of a high standard of healthcare to the public by coordinating activities of private hospitals and promoting healthcare services within Malaysia.

Current APHM members participating in Patients Beyond Borders: Malaysia Edition include: Gleneagles Intan Medical Center, Gleneagles Medical Center Penang, Institut Jantung Negara (National Heart Institute), KPJ Healthcare Group, NCI Cancer Hospital and Specialist Clinics, Pantai Hospital Group, Penang Adventist Hospital, Prince Court Medical Center, Sime Darby Medical Center Subang Jaya, and Sunway Medical Center.

About Healthy Travel Media:
Healthy Travel Media, an independent imprint based in Chapel Hill, NC, publishes books, eBooks, and Web-based consumer reference information on medical tourism and wellness travel. Patients Beyond Borders is available at Amazon and bookstores everywhere. Patients Beyond Borders: Malaysia Edition is one of a series of country-specific editions. For more information, visit www. patientsbeyondborders. com.

For media queries, please contact:

Malaysia
Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM)
Ms. Ruby Ng
Tel: +60 3 2284.0278
Fax: +60 3 2284.1278
Email: aphm (at) aphm. org. my
Web: www. hospitals-malaysia. org

United States
Judy Orchard
Tel: +1 919 545.0668
Email: jorchard (at) patientsbeyondborders. com
Web: www. patientsbeyondborders. com

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Avalon Capital Holdings Announces Registration Extension for Free Demo Trading Contest Through April 1, 2008

Avalon Capital Holdings Announces Registration Extension for Free Demo Trading Contest Through April 1, 2008

Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation (PINK SHEETS: AVAL), and its wholly owned subsidiary, Traders Development LLC, announced today that, due to popular demand from Forex traders around the world, registration will continue through April 1, 2008, for the Avalon FX Pro(TM) Demo Trading Contest featuring the Company's proprietary Avalon FX Pro(TM) 4.1 Trading Platform. Traders from all over the world can register for the contest by visiting http://www. avalonch. com/.

Beverly Hills, Calif. (PRWEB) March 20, 2008

Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation (PINK SHEETS: AVAL), and its wholly owned subsidiary, Traders Development LLC, announced today that, due to popular demand from Forex traders around the world, registration will continue through April 1, 2008, for the Avalon FX Pro(TM) Demo Trading Contest featuring the Company's proprietary Avalon FX Pro(TM) 4.1 Trading Platform. Traders from all over the world can register for the contest by visiting http://www. avalonch. com/ (http://www. avalonch. com/).

The Avalon FX Pro(TM) 4.1 Trading Terminal is currently available in English, Chinese, Russian, French (Canadian), Turkish and Japanese. Avalon FX Pro(TM) 4.1 includes features such as one-click order execution, trading from charts, real time news feed, trailing stops, and advanced technical analysis tools. The Avalon FX Pro(TM) Trading terminal has incorporated a Ribbon Navigational system giving the Avalon FX Pro(TM) 4.1 Trading Terminal a Vista feel and design.

The registration period for the contest continues through April 1st. Each trader will be able to participate in the contest for a one month period beginning the day they register. In excess of 20 Billion demo dollars (USD) have already been transacted by those already participating in the contest. The Company will award prizes to the top three traders at the end of the contest. The prizes include a Sony Vaio Laptop for first place, an iPod Classic for second place, and an iPod Nano for third place. Traders who wish to open live accounts trading from Avalon FX Pro(TM) 4.1 may do so by opening accounts with clearing providers, who license Avalon FX software. A list of Avalon FX Pro(TM) clearing providers can be found at http://www. tradersdev. com/Clearing. aspx (http://www. tradersdev. com/Clearing. aspx).

By offering a free demo trading contest directly to active traders, the Company will begin its campaign to market Avalon FX Pro(TM) technology directly to the end user (traders). Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation believes it is well positioned to benefit from the increasing demand of online trading technologies and growth in the retail Forex market. Our efforts made to market directly to traders are intended to complement Avalon Capital's core business of licensing Avalon FX Pro(TM) 4.1 Trading Technology to financial companies.

In making the announcement, Mitchell Eaglstein, COO of Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation, stated, "Our primary goal is to provide a complete turnkey solution to financial companies that offer online trading services. Trading contests and other promotions designed to increase trader's awareness of Avalon FX Pro(TM) technology will ultimately benefit the financial companies which offer Avalon FX Pro(TM) technology to their clients."

About Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation

Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation, through its subsidiaries, develops, markets and distributes high-performance trading software for financial companies that engage in online trading. The Company offers products related to the Foreign Exchange ("Forex"), the world's largest capital market according to The Bank of International Settlements. For additional information please visit www. avaloncapitalholdings. com or email info@avaloncapitalholdings. com.

A number of statements referenced in this Press Release are forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21B of the Exchange Act of 1934. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, and goals, assumption of future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements." Forward looking statements are based on expectations, estimates and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those presently anticipated. Forward-looking statements in this Release may be identified through the use of words such as "expects," "will," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," or statements indicating certain actions "may," "could," or "might" occur. Such statements reflect the current views of Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation with respect to future events and are subject to certain assumptions, including those described in this release. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including the timely development and market acceptance of products, services, and technologies, competitive market conditions, successful integration of acquisitions, the ability to secure additional sources of financing, the ability to reduce operating expenses, and other factors. The actual results that the Company achieves may differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties.

Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation does not undertake any responsibility to update the "forward-looking" statements contained in this news release. Any communications received by fax or e-mail concerning Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation which have not been authorized by the Company or its investor relations/media advisory firm are specifically disavowed by the Company.

SOURCE: Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation

CONTACT: 
Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation
Vladimir Karpenkov, 323-428-3244

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Join Us for a Little Poetry, Music and Mexican Sopes: Spanish Immerison Day

Join Us for a Little Poetry, Music and Mexican Sopes: Spanish Immerison Day

ROCKLAND, Maine (PRWEB) November 26, 2005

Penobscot School, Maine’s non-profit center for language learning and international cultural exchange, offers a wide variety of language immersion events throughout the year.

The School delivers immersions in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish, and workshops in Arabic, Tuscany style Italian cooking, French, Italian and Spanish for Travelers, Russian, Chinese, Swedish, German, French, and Spanish in the Woods Weekend Retreats, and more. To kick-start an entire year of celebration for its upcoming 20th Anniversary, Penobscot School will present Spanish Immersion Day with Jaqueline Cazares on Saturday, December 3. The event starts at 10:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm. Pre-registration is required and limited youth scholarships are available. The School is offering a 15% discount off of the regular fee of $108 ($93) for those who register by Monday, November 28.

Jaqueline is looking forward to Spanish Immersion Day and she gives us a little taste of things to come as follows: “Everybody is welcome, but please note that the level of instruction will be at the intermediate stage. The plan is to learn while we are having fun. I hope you folks like poetry, because I do and I will be sharing it with you. We will analyze a poem written by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. We will listen to and enjoy some special music and learn along with it. And last but not least, we will cook some delicious sopes, which are made from corn flour, like a tortilla but these are thicker and smaller. The sides of the sopes’ crust are built high to hold in the beans, fried chopped ribs, salsa, lettuce, and cheese. Along with the sopes, we will also make guacamole and Ague de Hardhat, a special cold Mexican drink. So, come and join us. It will be fun for everyone.”

Penobscot School’s 2005-2006 Spanish exchange teacher Jaqueline Cazares of Colima, Mexico will make the experience interactive, fun and inspiring with lots of opportunity to practice the target language. Spanish Immersion Day is designed for people who have studied Spanish and wish to reacquaint and immerse themselves in the language and culture for a day. Jaqueline currently teaches weekly Spanish language classes to adults and kids (K-1). During the next semester, which begins on January 23, Jaqueline will teach weekly Spanish language classes at the beginning, beginning advanced, intermediate and advanced levels. Jaqueline is also running a Spanish-language radio show on WRFR, where she offers music, poetry, and stories and legends from Mexico — all in Spanish, on Tuesdays from 9-10 pm.

For students who wish to develop an ear for the Spanish language or practice their conversation skills on a regular basis, brown-bag lunches are normally held Tuesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 pm at the School. The public, and not just students of the School are encouraged to attend these conversation sessions which are helpful to all levels of Spanish language learner. Jaqueline and friends of Penobscot School also hold potluck suppers and Spanish film nights the fourth Friday of each month with some holiday week exceptions. These Friday evening events are free and open to the public, and they provide another opportunity to practice listening and speaking Spanish. Contact Jaqueline at 207-594-7688 for Immersion Day details or to confirm language lunch and supper schedules.

To register for the December 3 Spanish Immersion Day, call 207-594-1084 or refer to the School’s website at www. languagelearning. org. Registration forms are available on the site and can be mailed or faxed (207-594-1067) to the School’s office. Penobscot School is located at 28 Gay Street in Rockland’s north end. For more information about the School's ongoing events, refer to the website where the entire 2005-2006 course calendar is available for viewing or downloading (PDF).

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One Week Japanese Language Spring Camp for Teens

One Week Japanese Language Spring Camp for Teens

Japanese Language Center provides 5-day Spring Japanese Language Camp for Young People. This Camp is designed for teens.

(PRWEB) March 27, 2004

This is one week session (5-morning) during the Spring Break. Students will learn writing, reading, and conversation.

The curriculum is very organized and they have an excellent instructor who had been the instructor of a nationwide Japanese Language TV program for five years. She encourages students to apply to exchange student programs, and actually many students have traveled to Japan for studying.

You had better try this unique, fun, and cool class. The lessons focus on the realistic topics and vocabulary of the average teenagers' life.

Class Schedule

Monday through Friday

5-morning (8:50AM-12:00PM)

12th April-16th April 2004

The registration has already started. Sign up early.

Japanese Language Center provides the regular Business Japanese Classes and Children Classes also.

Website: http://www. japanese-language. net (http://www. japanese-language. net)
Email: info@japanese-language. net

World Foot Care Products Market to Reach $3.4 Billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

World Foot Care Products Market to Reach $3.4 Billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Demand for foot care products is increasing steadily over the last few years. Diabetic and aging baby boomers are two major driving forces for the foot care market. Moreover, fast changing lifestyles and transforming fashion trends have increased exposure of the foot, thereby assisting the foot care products market to expand its scope. Moreover, consumers are desperately searching for overnight foot repair ointments, creams, cleansing lotions and sloughing scrub.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) April 28, 2008

World foot care products market (http://www. strategyr. com/Foot_Care_Products_Market_Report. asp) is projected to reach $3.4 billion by 2010, as stated in a recent report published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. It is a natural phenomenon that people gaining age are more prone to foot problems, which may include calluses, corns and foot pain. The HMOs normally do not cover podiatry, thereby leaving the market open for aging baby boomers, who generally engage in self-care for their foot problems. Diabetics face the greatest challenge with respect to their foot problems, as they are more prone to skin problems, ulcers and poor blood circulation. It is estimated that approximately 100 million people globally and about 18 million Americans suffer from diabetes, and about 15% of diabetes is expected to result in some type of foot ulcer.

Europe, Asia-Pacific and United States dominate the foot care products sector with a combined share of more than 75% for 2008, as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Europe is projected to be the fastest growing regional market for foot care products, during the 2001-2010 period. World foot care devices market (http://www. strategyr. com/Foot_Care_Products_Market_Report. asp) is estimated at $1.4 billion for 2008.

Product innovation has taken the foot care market to a new high. New products are also being launched to accommodate the growing stress or pressure that the foot undergoes on a daily basis. The main reason being increased exercises that the people are performing without proper knowledge of how to take care of their feet. In United States, consumer interest in foot care products such as cleansers, moisturizers, exfoliators and other cosmetic treatments for the feet have prompted suppliers to provide beauty-related foot care products. Moreover, a new trend is being witnessed among women for improving the feet appearance, attributed to growing popularity of open-toe sandals and shoes. The foot care medications market (http://www. strategyr. com/Foot_Care_Products_Market_Report. asp) is projected to witness fastest growth over the period 2001-2010.

Key players profiled in the report include Alva-Amco Pharmacals Inc, Chattem Inc, Combe Incorporated, Del Laboratories Inc, Dr Foot, Dreamyfeet Footcare Products, Foot Express, FootSmart, Freeman Beauty Labs, Homedics Inc., Implus Footcare, Johnson & Johnson, Miracle of Aloe, Miracle Products Company, Novartis Consumer Health, Paris Presents Inc, PediFix Inc, ProFoot Inc, Revlon Inc, Schering-Plough Corporation, Spenco Medical Corporation, SSL International PLC, W E Bassett Company Inc, and Xenna Corporation.

The report titled "Foot Care Products: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. analyzes the market over the period 2001-2015. Analysis is presented for the following geographical markets - United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World. The study also enumerates recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities.

For more details about this research report, please visit http://www. strategyr. com/Foot_Care_Products_Market_Report. asp (http://www. strategyr. com/Foot_Care_Products_Market_Report. asp)

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) (http://www. strategyr. com) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of over 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone 408-528-9966
Fax 408-528-9977
Email press@StrategyR. com
Web Site www. StrategyR. com

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LINN BECOMES PREFFERED SOURCE OF SUPPLY FOR QUALITY SILVER DISC SOLUTIONS: Linn delivers true Silver Disc Solution (for mid and high-end AV market)

LINN BECOMES PREFFERED SOURCE OF SUPPLY FOR QUALITY SILVER DISC SOLUTIONS: Linn delivers true Silver Disc Solution (for mid and high-end AV market)

In this collaborative venture, Linn will be Sony and ESS's reference design house supplying this jointly developed high-quality solution.

(PRWEB) March 28, 2002

The Linn “SILVER DISC ENGINE(TM)” shown at CES 2002 integrates for the first time Sony’s The SACD format, ESS Technology’s decoding algorithms and navigation software incorporated in its Vibratto™ DVD chip family, and Linn’s audio-video processing expertise to create the first implementation of this core technology to suit high quality consumer products and play any audio disk put into it. Sony has provided the key CD and SACD playback device technology, which Linn have has used in conjunction with ESS’s Vibratto MPEG decoder chip to produce a playback engine that plays the key formats desired by discerning end users. These formats include: CD, SACD and DVD. Many other disc types can be accommodated and full details are available on request.

In this collaborative venture, Linn will be Sony and ESSÂ’s reference design house supplying this jointly developed high - quality solution, which provides easy and desirable interfaces for other high-quality manufacturers to hook into. Initially Linn will produce two standard versions (one mid-market and one high end) of this engine, which can be tailored by other manufacturers to suit their audio and video processing and control interfaces. The kits consist of loader, PCBs, and software and will be made available on an OEM basis from mid 2002. Licensing costs and procedures and development systems will be supplied to interested parties by contacting Avri Livingstone (avri@linninc. com) at Linn Products Inc. USA.

Contact details

LINN

Linn Products Ltd of Glasgow, Scotland, manufactures in the UK the worldÂ’s widest range of advanced, high - performance entertainment products. Linn sound systems are used in Royal Palaces and the worldÂ’s finest homes, luxury liners, private superyachts and award winning aircraft lounges. As a market leader, Linn are is famed for high-quality and innovative technology. Linn makes systems that are beautiful, discreet, robust, reliable, and supported by global service.

Linn Products Ltd, Floors Road, Glasgow, G76 OEP, Scotland, UK

Telephone: +44 (0) 141 307 7777, Fax: +44 (0) 141 644 4262, email: helpline@linn. co. uk

Linn Products Incorporated, 8787 Perimeter Park Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216 USA

Telephone +1 904 645-5242, Fax: +1 (904) 645-7275 email: helpline@linninc. com, www. linninc. com

SONY

Joint developers of both CD and SACD technology and market leaders in the domestic audio market worldwide.

SACD Development GroupSuper Audio CD Business Center

Shinagawa Tec.

Shinagawa INTERCITY C Tower

2-15-3 Konan Minato-ku

Tokyo 108 6201

Japan

ESS Technology

ESS Technology, Inc., is a leading supplier of high-performance feature-packed chips for the rapidly expanding DVD and digital entertainment markets. The company is also a leading provider of solutions for applications in the growing consumer entertainment market. ESS provides advanced products that enable the emergence of digital home systems that deliver and manage entertainment and information in the home. ESS, headquartered in Fremont, California, has R&D, sales and technical support offices worldwide. ESS TechnologyÂ’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol ESST. ESS TechnologyÂ’s web site address is: http://www. esstech. com (http://www. esstech. com).

ESS Technology

48401 Fremont Blvd.

Fremont, CA 94538

USA