NEW THALES COMPUTERS SHORTFORM CATALOG HIGHLIGHTS EXTENSIVE RANGE OF EMBEDDED COMPUTING PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS AND SERVICES

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) May 2003 -- Thales Computers, a leader in providing PowerPC and Pentium-based VME computing solutions to OEMs and system integrators, now offers a new shortform catalog. The new catalog highlights the companys comprehensive integrated COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) systems capability, including a full line of single board computers (SBCs) and computing nodes that range from high-end to economical, low power designs. In addition, the full-color catalog provides an overview of Thales Computers extensive range of VME PCI Mezzanine Cards (PMCs) as well as the companys line of versatile 19" VME64x racks.

The new shortform also provides information on the companys services, which include complete systems integration from custom assembly to turnkey solutions; a one-stop shop for technical support covering on-site assistance, training, repairs and long-term support; as well as derivative designs based on the companys over 15 years of experience in developing embedded and rugged computers.

Also outlined in the catalog are the operating systems and software packages that support Thales Computers products and systems, such as mission critical, real-time and UNIX operating systems as well as Thales Computers own PowerLine Package, a line of high-end data and signal processing subsystems that helps reduce time-to-market for large sonar, radar and imaging systems applications.

For a free copy of the new shortform catalog, please visit Thales Computers website at www.thalescomputers.com or contact Thales Computers at 1-800-848-2330, fax

919-231-8001.

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READER SERVICE INQUIRIES: Please forward all reader service inquiries to lkirby@thalescomputers.com.

About Thales Computers: Thales is a world leader in professional electronics in three key markets: Aerospace, Defense and Information Technology & Services (IT&S). The Group employs 60,000 people in nearly 50 countries worldwide, and generated revenues of over €11 billion in 2002.

Thales Computers is the leading developer of commercial and ruggedized VMEbus hardware and software solutions based on PowerPC and Pentium microprocessors. The companys products are optimized for a wide variety of applications in military, aerospace, communications and industrial markets and are in active use by customers worldwide, including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, Toshiba, EADS, British Aerospace, Ericsson, Alcatel and the Thales Group.