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October 15th, 2007 | 
Author: Olevia™ HDTVs Feature Updated Designs and Are Available Through Retailers Nationwide, Including Target and Costco
TEMPE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Syntax-Brillian Corporation (Nasdaq:BRLC), a manufacturer and marketer of LCD and LCoS™ HDTVs and digital entertainment products, today announced the introduction of two new state-of-the-art full-HD 1080p Olevia™ brand LCD HDTVs, which will be sold nationwide through new retail partners, including Costco, as well as existing Olevia™ retailers.
The Olevia™ 265TFHD 65” LCD HDTV, Olevia™ 252TFHD 52” LCD HDTV, and Olevia™ 247TFHD 47” LCD HDTV each feature updated Read the rest of this entry »
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Recognized as the Specialty Distribution Leader in Six Categories Including Most Sourced, Most Strategic, and No. 1 in Relationships, Vendor Relationships, Pre-Sales Support, and Available Credit
TEMPE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Avnet Technology Solutions, a value-added distributor of enterprise computing products, embedded subsystems, software and services, and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announced today that it has been recognized by solution providers as the No. 1 specialty distributor across six categories in CMP Channel’s 22nd annual CRN Sourcing Study. The CRN Sourcing Study recognizes the industry supplier organizations solution providers are most satisfied with and most commonly do business Read the rest of this entry »
TEMPE, AZ–(Marketwire – September 17, 2007) – Renegy Holdings, Inc. (Renegy), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Catalytica Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CESI), announced today the resignation of Howard Hoffen, chairman and chief executive officer of Metalmark Capital LLC, from its Board of Directors. Renegy regretfully requested the resignation of Mr. Hoffen to better enable it to satisfy certain listing criteria of NASDAQ pursuant to an application submitted by Renegy for the inclusion of Renegy common stock on the NASDAQ Stock Read the rest of this entry »
TEMPE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Syntax-Brillian Corporation (Nasdaq:BRLC), a manufacturer and marketer of LCD and LCoS™ HDTVs and digital entertainment products, announced that Wayne Pratt, its chief financial officer, will resign effective September 30, 2007 to take a position working with a longstanding colleague at a start-up company located in Tempe, Ariz.
“We are extremely sorry to learn of Wayne’s decision to leave the company to pursue an opportunity with a privately held company,” said Vincent Sollitto, chairman and chief executive officer of Syntax-Brillian. “He has been a great addition to Syntax-Brillian since the formation of the company in late 2005, and we certainly wish him the very best in his new endeavor. With Wayne’s assistance, Jack Hodgson, our audit committee chairman, and I have begun the search for a replacement.”
About Syntax-Brillian Corporation
Syntax-Brillian Corporation (www.syntaxbrillian.com) is a leading designer, developer, and distributor of LCD and LCoS™ HDTVs, digital cameras, and microdisplay entertainment products. The company’s lead products include its Olevia™ brand (www.Olevia.com) high definition widescreen LCD and LCoS™ televisions — one of the fastest growing global TV brands — and Vivitar brand (www.vivitar.com) digital still and video cameras. Syntax-Brillian has built an Asian supply chain coupled with an international manufacturing and distribution network to support worldwide retail sales channels and position the company as a market leader in consumer digital entertainment products.
Olevia, Brillian, LCoS and Vivitar are trademarks or registered trademarks of Syntax-Brillian Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contacts
Syntax-Brillian Corporation
Vincent Sollitto
Chairman and CEO
602-389-8888
Record Revenue, Increased Gross Margins, and a Swing to Profitability Are among the Milestones Achieved During Fiscal 2007
TEMPE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Syntax-Brillian Corporation (Nasdaq:BRLC), a leading designer, developer, and distributor of LCD and LCoSTM HDTVs and digital imaging products, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2007 fourth quarter and full year ended June 30, 2007.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2007, Syntax-Brillian reported revenue of $205.3 million, up 243% from revenue of $59.8 million in the year-ago quarter. Full year revenue was $697.6 million, up 261% from revenue of $193.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2006. Read the rest of this entry »
Deadline is Extended to Midnight Sept. 11 to Nominate RNs for This Year’s Awards; Nominations of Military Nurses Are Especially Needed and Encouraged
TEMPE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Now’s the time to say, “Thank you,” to the registered nurse who helped you, your loved one or your organization.
The March of Dimes is seeking nominations for the 4th annual Arizona Nurses of the Year Awards. Health Net of Arizona, Inc., a presenting sponsor of the event along with the University of Phoenix, will underwrite the $20 nomination fee for up to 100 nurses to be nominated for the awards. Read the rest of this entry »
TEMPE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Syntax-Brillian Corporation (Nasdaq:BRLC), a manufacturer and marketer of LCD and LCoSTM HDTVs and digital entertainment products, will reschedule its fourth-quarter and year-end fiscal 2007 earnings release originally set for today, Sept. 11, 2007. The rescheduled date will be on or before the filing date of the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. Read the rest of this entry »
Avnet Technology Solutions to Expand SiliconSystems Market Presence with Distribution, Engineering, Integration and Logistics Services
TEMPE, Ariz. & ALISO VIEJO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Avnet Technology Solutions, a value-added distributor of enterprise computing products, embedded subsystems, software and services and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), and SiliconSystems, Inc., a world leader in advanced storage technology, today announced that the two companies have signed a North American distribution agreement. Under this agreement, Avnet will distribute SiliconSystems’ complete line of SiliconDrive advanced storage products to Read the rest of this entry »
E&E Exhibit Solutions Ranks No. 4,099 on the 2007 Inc. 5,000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 58.8 Percent
TEMPE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–E&E Exhibit Solutions, a Tempe-based trade show display company, ranks on the first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. With revenue growth of 58.8 percent, E&E Exhibit Solutions’ revenue increased from $1.7 million in 2003 to $2.6 million in 2006.
E&E Exhibit Solutions’ President Daniel Chaddock said, “To be recognized on the first-ever Inc. 5,000 list is really an honor. We’re proud to Read the rest of this entry »
Fifteen ASU student-led ventures launched Aug. 23 as part of the third annual Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative selection process. Student teams competed for award money to explore their innovative ideas for business products and services or social good.
Submissions came from 78 teams cutting across ASU campuses and disciplines.
The initiative, made possible by a $5.4 million donation in October 2004 from Orin Edson to the ASU Foundation, supports student-led Read the rest of this entry »
