eNews Letter Q1 2014

Advantech Applied Computing

Technology Communications

- ARM Column

- Retail Column

Issue: Mar. 2014

By Applied Computing Group

Advantech www.advantech.com.tw/dms

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Technology Highlights 4 RISC Technology Update 10 RF Technology Update

Vertical Market Focus – Retail 12 Retail Market Snapshot 14 ARM Based Solution, Customer Display, Zero Client Solution

ACG Retail DMS Core Competency 18 Innovative Cost-Effective Design 21 Comprehensive Retail Solutions & Customization Services

22 Contacts at Advantech Applied Computing Group

Table of Contents

Embedded Computing Everywhere

ARM spans diverse applications

From the coolest…

Technology Highlights

to the most frequently seen

Technology Highlights I 05

The ARM Processor Family

ARM Cores have evolved into clear segments

Within the Cortex-A Line, which is most utilized in high-end embedded systems, there are multiple choices to fit requests of efficiency and performance.

Technology Highlights I 07

Silicon Vendors & Roadmap

Silicon Vendor

Family ARM Processor

Sitara AM3x Cortex-A8

OMAP Cortex-A9/A15

Keystone AMK5x

Cortex-A15

Competitions between Silicon Vendors pushes quick development

• Roadmap of Advantech long-term partners

Silicon Vendor

Family ARM Processor

Silicon Vendor

Family ARM Processor

Silicon Vendor

Family ARM Processor

Sitara AM3x Cortex-A8 Tegra Cortex- A9/A15

Vybrid Cortex-A5

OMAP Cortex-A9/A15

Arria V Cortex-A9 i.MX Cortex-A9

Keystone AMK5x

Cortex-A15 Cyclone V Cortex-A9 Zync Cortex-A9

• Diverse Product Strategy Provides Best Fit Options

Technology Highlights I 09

RF Technology & Application- Retail Scenario

Struggling in line?

Technology makes life better

And more..

Technology Highlights I 11

Retail Market Snapshot

Faster checkout, business process automation and growing markets in developing countries contribute to retail market’s ongoing prosperity.

Vertical Market Focus

Nowadays retailers strive to enhance customer experience. Taking advantage of the latest technology, retailers are able to engage with customers via a wider spectrum, and create a personalized shopping experience.

Vertical Market Focus I 13

Retail Solutions in Detail

ARM Based POS

Solutions that

Deliver Cost

Advantages

Customer

Displays that

Enhance the

Shopping

Experience

1 PC + 20 Zero

Clients Fulfill

One Store’s

Requirements

Vertical Market Focus I 15

Retail Solutions Roadmap

Customer

Display

Roadmap

ARM Based MB

Roadmap

Zero Client

Roadmap

Vertical Market Focus I 17

Focus on Innovative, Cost- Effective Solutions

ARM Platform Benefitting from the relatively concise ARM structure, Advantech has designed and developed a POS that is thinner, lighter, and less expensive. It saves space, looks more stylish, and delivers excellent performance/cost ratio.

Retail DMS Core Competency

Customer Display • 1 PC (w/o graphic card) supports 4~6 independent displays • Extensive coverage to 50m with cables (under development)

Retail DMS Core Competency I 19

Focus on Innovative, Cost- Effective Solutions

Zero Client

ACG Retail DMS Team Offers Comprehensive Retail Solutions and Customization Services

Retail DMS Core Competency I 21

Contacts at Advantech Applied Computing Group