YCD Teams with IBM To Deliver Innovative Solutions for Retail

June 28, 2007; 03:37 AM
YCD, the world's pioneer in on-site
digital ambient solutions, has successfully completed validation of its
RadioPoint(tm) content distribution platform on IBM Store Integration
Framework-IBM's flexible, scalable Java(tm) 2 Platform, Enterprise
Edition (J2EE), operating environment and componentized architecture,
built for retail stores using industry-leading IBM middleware.

The Ready for IBM Retail Store Innovations - Store Integration Framework
initiative brings together platform-independent software vendors that
deliver proven solutions designed and built for the retail industry.
Through this initiative, IBM works with select IBM Business Partners to
validate solutions that meet a rigorous assessment of next-generation,
open-standards-based store environments.

RadioPoint is a state-of-the-art management platform for the
distribution and control of digital media content and remote media
players. The platform is targeted for the retail, leisure, entertainment
and hospitality markets, where controlling audio and video of multiple
zones or locations from a central point is essential. RadioPoint
supports distribution of digital content such as audio, video, images
and messaging to thousands of locations. It utilizes the Internet to
deliver new content and to enable easy customization and full
personalization of each and every remote media player. RadioPoint is a
scalable, open platform, powered by IBM's middleware products
WebSphere(r) Application Server and WebSphere MQ.

"We are very proud to join the list of companies who have gained IBM SIF
validation," said Guy Shavitt, VP R&D of YCD. "We strongly support the
foundations of Store Integration Framework, building scalable solutions
that are based on open-standards. YCD is committed to provide flexible,
integrated solutions that are based on widely adopted, proven standards.
We are extremely excited about the opportunity of working together with
IBM on solutions for the retail market."


About YCD


YCD is the only in-store ambient solution in the world that combines
leading edge technology with media services for the in-store market. The
company offers a complete turnkey solution for your in-store ambiance
needs, helping build brand equity, customer loyalty and ultimately
maximizing sales. YCD has worked with some of the world's most
recognizable brands including McDonald's, ALDO, IKEA, Giorgio Armani,
Hugo Boss, Toyota and Sheraton, fusing audio and video content in a way
that produces a peerless, immersive customer experience. YCD's
programming tools allow clients to deliver dynamic programming, tailored
to each location, with an unprecedented ease of management,
deliverability, and affordability.

With offices in the US, UK and Israel, YCD's turnkey solutions have
enabled major brands throughout the world and in a variety of sectors,
including retail, banking, hospitality and automotive, to create
targeted customer experiences cost-effectively and efficiently.

For more information on IBM Retail solutions, please visit
www.ibm.com/retail