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Will the keyboard become a thing of the past? 09/01/2006

The computer keyboard could become an optional extra for many users, if an innovative input device being developed at MPC Data is as successful as its Wiltshire-based designers intend.

Over the years, many alternatives to the conventional computer keyboard have been proposed, and several have made it to market. Despite this, the traditional QWERTY keyboard has stood the test of time, and the vast majority of computer keyboards today are only a few minor evolutionary steps from the keyboards of 20 years ago.

The advantages of the new device include one-handed operation, a demand for less desk space and a reduction in the musculo-skeletal problems caused by keyboards. It should be faster than typing for those who "hunt-and-peck", but we have to await the prototype to see how its speed compares with touch-typing.

A working prototype will be completed in the first quarter of 2006."

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Windows® CE 5.0 BSP for OMAP 5912 OSK available from MPC Data Limited 14/12/2005

MPC Data has announced a Windows® CE 5.0 Board Support Package (BSP) for the Texas Instruments OMAP 5912 OSK development platform. The OSK BSP features include:

• CE5.0 Bootloader to bootstrap the board
• OMAP 5912 CPU support
• Flash Memory support
• Ethernet and Serial Interfaces
• LCD &Touchscreen support
• Booting from Flash Memory

For OEMs looking to base Windows-powered devices on the OSK reference design, MPC Data's BSP reduces risks, and can dramatically improve time to market. The BSP is available now, and can be obtained directly from MPC Data Limited.

For further details please contact Frank Breeze on fbreeze@mpc-data.co.uk

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Microsoft Embedded business goes from Strength to Strength 30/11/2005

Following significant investment in its Windows Embedded resources along with the success in gaining the prestigious Microsoft Embedded Gold Partner status 18 months ago, MPC Data has seen an increase in its Microsoft related business of over 60%.

Steve Harper, MPC Data's CEO states "Our long term commitment to the Microsoft Embedded product line is now producing revenue growth considerably in excess of our original expectations. This along with some of the new and exciting developments in their embedded product strategy has convinced me to increase still further, our level of investment in the Microsoft Embedded related services."

MPC Data provides both Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded related development services to a world wide customer base.

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Texas Instruments appoints MPC Data as a DaVinci™ partner 28/09/2005

As part of Texas Instrument’s recent worldwide launch of its next generation semiconductor technology, DaVinci™, MPC Data will work closely to support Texas Instruments’ DaVinci customers. MPC Data was the natural choice for Texas Instruments because of our long and successful association with them as their leading OMAP Technology Center (OTC) for EMEA as well as our track record of providing TI customers with high quality, cost-effective solutions.

Visit our DaVinci™ webpage for more information.