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Media Alert: Z Microsystems Names Bob Kopas as VP of Military Programs

February 2, 2012

Z Microsystems announced that it has named Bob Kopas to the position of Vice President of Military Programs. In this position, Kopas will coordinate with other members of the Z Microsystems management team on activities relating to production...

Media Alert: Z Microsystems to Present at Full Motion Video Conference

November 1, 2011

Z Microsystems announced that Chris Greve, CTO of Video Products, will be presenting at the Full Motion Video Conference for Defense and Intelligence Operations in Arlington, VA, on November 2, 2011...

Z Microsystems Webcast: Ruggedizing COTS Components for ISR Applications in Extreme Environment

October 4, 2011

Z Microsystems announced that it is presenting the online webcast Ruggedizing COTS Components for ISR Applications in Extreme Environments on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT)...

Z Microsystems Expands Management Team

August 16, 2011

Announced that it has expanded its leadership team by appointing Richard Schmidt as CFO, Jason Wade as vice president of product marketing and sales, and Randy Millar as vice president of engineering...

Jack Wade, CEO of Z Microsystems, Featured in the GlobalSpec Online Conference

July 20, 2011

Webcast “Advancements in Full Motion Video for Military UAS Surveillance Applications” on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT)

Z Microsystems Webinar: Advancements in Full Motion Video for Military UAS Surveillance Applications

June 2, 2011

Z Microsystems is presenting the live webinar Advancements in Full Motion Video for Military UAS Surveillance Applications on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Z Microsystems Image Processor Enhances Video of Japanese Nuclear Power Plant in Real Time

May 11, 2011

A Japanese television station is using the Z Microsystems Image Processor to improve the quality of live video coverage.

Z Microsystems Acquires Enhanced Video Devices (EVD) to Expand Video Enhancement Capabilities

April 12, 2011

Z Microsystems gains vital intellectual property and engineering talent to support its growth in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and medical visualization markets.

Z Microsystems White Paper on Redesigning COTS Servers for Military Applications

February 8, 2011

Rugged computer platforms incorporate COTS motherboards and extend the capabilities of commercial components.

Z Microsystems Named Winner of TechAmerica High Tech Award

October 26, 2010

Z Microsystems, a leading provider of mission-ready computing systems, today announced that it has been selected as a winner of the 2010 TechAmerica High Tech Award in the category of Computers and Related Products

Z Microsystems Named Finalist in Two Awards for Technology and Innovation

October 6, 2010

Z Microsystems has been chosen as a finalist in two award programs for technology and business innovation. The company was named a finalist in TechAmerica San Diego’s 17th annual High Tech Awards for its business accomplishments. At the same time, Z Microsystems’ newest product...

Z Microsystems Launches Any-Image-Anywhere Real Time Image Enhancement and Routing System

August 23, 2010

Z Microsystems announced the launch of the Any-Image-Anywhere (AIA), a new advanced image enhancement and routing system for full-motion video. Especially vital to the success of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions...

Z Microsystems and Enhanced Video Devices (EVD) Partner to Develop Video Enhancement Algorithms

June 2, 2010

Z Microsystems announced a partnership with Enhanced Video Devices (EVD), a developer of contrast enhancement solutions, whereby EVD will develop algorithms to enhance full-motion video on Z Microsystem’s FPGA-based image processing equipment...

Z Microsystems Receives Multi-Year, Multi-Million Dollar Contract for Ground Control Displays

May 19, 2010

Z Microsystems announced the first shipment of its ground control displays on a multi-million dollar contract to upgrade Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) ground stations. Acting as a sub-contractor to a major supplier of UAS, Z Microsystems displays will be used by ground control station...

Z Microsystems Releases White Paper on Advancements in Full-Motion Video

May 4, 2010

As warfare moves into a new era, military strategists are relying on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones to provide the visual surveillance required by the new combat environment. A new white paper released today by Z Microsystems...

Z Microsystems Partners Exclusively with Eurolink Systems to Provide Rugged Servers for the Italian Navy

March 23, 2010

Z Microsystems announced its has partnered exclusively with Eurolink Systems, an Italy-based defense systems integrator, to provide its ZX series of rugged computer servers to the Italian navy. Eurolink Systems will supply the ZX1, ZX2 and ZX3 servers to a global communication supplier...

Z Microsystems Receives $2 Million Order for Airborne Surveillance Program

December 15, 2009

Z Microsystems announced it has received a $2 million order for rugged, high-performance workstations and data storage for a forward deployed airborne surveillance program used for tactical intelligence missions...

Z Microsystems Introduces ZX 1-2-3 Series Servers for Military Applications

October 6, 2009

Z Microsystems announced its new ZX 1-2-3 Series rugged computer servers for military applications. Available in three slim (1.70”, 3.45”, 5.15”) heights, the ZX 1-2-3 Series servers are compact and lightweight, saving rack space while delivering a flexible and high–performance...

ZViDEO Announces Availability of Surveillance Video System for Law Enforcement Market

August 4, 2009

ZViDEO, a division of mission-ready computing systems manufacturer Z Microsystems, today announced it is now shipping the Surveillance Video System (SVS), an advanced video search software economically priced for the law enforcement market. SVS software is used by investigators...

Z Microsystems Debuts Intelligent Display Series with Real-Time Enhanced Video

July 8, 2009

Z Microsystems announced the availability of the Intelligent Display Series (IDS) with real-time enhanced video (RTEV). The new LCD display panels use a high-powered FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) to execute image enhancement algorithms in real time for live video...