CSR expands audio expertise with acquisition of APT

- apt-x audio compression technology set to extend CSR's wireless audio leadership and enhances its expansion into new audio markets

CSR plc (CSR) today announced the acquisition of Belfast-based APT Licensing Ltd, (APT), following a successful three year collaboration under the CSR eXtension Partner Programme, which saw APT's professional quality audio compression brought to consumers on CSR's wireless audio platforms. The acquisition enables a tighter integration of the apt-x low latency audio compression CODECs with CSR's next generation audio products. The acquisition also enables CSR to substantially strengthen its offering in the growing real-time streaming audio market for mobile and wireless consumer applications and support its expansion into broader audio markets.

Chord Electronics selects apt-X enabled Bluetooth A2DP connectivity for Chordette range of high-end audio modules for expandable Hi-Fi systems
 
Belfast, Northern Ireland [Thursday, July 22, 2010]:  APTX, the high-performance audio coding company, announces today that Chord Electronics Ltd., the renowned British manufacturer of high-end audio equipment, has included apt-X® in every Stereo Bluetooth enabled module in the company’s recently launched Chordette range of compact Hi-Fi components.  Available under license agreement to consumer electronics OEMs and mobile computer OS developers, apt-X audio coding ensures that the performance of wireless audio systems, such as Bluetooth, truly facilitates the precision reproduction of the full spectrum of audio frequencies (20Hz – 22kHz) required for a genuine Hi-Fi sound experience.

New state-of-the-art facility opening to meet global client and partner demand

Latens, the leading provider of software security solutions for Pay-TV across all networks, today announced the opening of a new R&D Centre in Hyderabad, India, to reflect its continued growth in the Asia region and expand its global  presence and product development capabilities.

Latens continuous investment in the region has been rewarded with recent client and partner deals including IndieonTechnologies and GoDB Tech. The new operation will allow future growth of the R&D team in Asia which falls in line with Latens plans in building up a regional hub for its software development.

Active lifestyle consumer electronics brand up-scales audio quality of new Sportsband wireless headphones with apt-X coding for Bluetooth stereo profile    APTX, the high-grade audio coding company, and JayBird, a leading provider of ultra-cool audio accessories for active-lifestyle consumers, have collaborated to perfect the wireless stereo audio performance of Sportsband, the latest range of color-coordinating Bluetooth headphones from JayBird. Designed for personal stereo entertainment during work-outs, extreme sports, fitness training, leisure activities, and outdoor pursuits, the affordably-priced Sportsband also integrates a high-quality microphone for calls with mobile phones such as the new iPhone 4.  Sportsband, and other products in the JayBird portfolio, are ideal for consumers looking to cut the cord and go wireless with great style and uncompromising performance.

Belfast-based production company Filmtrip and Queens University’s Sonic Arts Research Center [SARC] join forces to create a world first cinematic experience as part of the Creative Industries Innovations Fund.

‘Biosuite’ is a collaborative project bringing together the disciplines of film production, music composition, environmental art, technology, and engineering to research ‘future cinema’ and the ever-increasing demand for audience interactivity & immersion in the audiovisual experience.

The short film will be shot & post-produced in N.

US electronics giant Laird Technologies, Inc., a major global supplier of electronic components for a vast array of consumer electronics goods -- from mobile phones to MP3 music players and BMW car antennas -- has entered into a technology license agreement with Belfast-based APTX, the audio software company now based at the Northern Ireland Science Park.
 
The deal sees “apt-X” software created by APTX audio engineers pre-programmed into a new range of semiconductor “multi-chip” modules for Bluetooth wireless connectivity, greatly improving stereo audio quality.

The Sennheiser PX 210 BT wireless headphones are the latest piece of high tech audio kit to feature sophisticated audio processing technology from Belfast company, apt-X.

The headphones use the Bluetooth Stereo Audio Profile (A2DP) to receive audio from the source.  Bluetooth I hummed as I opened the box...

University of Ulster staff were jumping for joy this week as they celebrated their 100th successful project in the Innovation Vouchers Programme, which helps small firms access top flight R&D know-how from scientists and researchers in the university.
 
Funded by Invest Northern Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, the Innovation Voucher Programmes offer small businesses support worth up to £4,000 (€5000 in the Republic of Ireland). Vouchers are then redeemed against the cost of practical advice and expertise.

Tech and gadget reviewers highlight the superior quality of apt-X audio coding in range of ground-breaking Stereo Bluetooth A2DP products for global consumer electronics markets

Product review editors for some of the most-visited technology and gadget websites and blogs on the Internet – including CNET.com, TrustedReviews.com, Pocket-Lint.

As more consumers rely on the Internet to purchase groceries, online supermarkets must keep up with increased demand, quickly fill customers’ orders, and anticipate change and growth. Tesco, the largest grocery supermarket in the United Kingdom and the third largest retail company in the world, sought an innovative technological solution that would fulfil grocery orders placed through Tesco.com, Tesco’s online website, while continuing to provide exceptional value and choice for Tesco customers.

Belfast based Intelesens receives funding as part of InterTradeIreland’s R&D Programme, Innova.

InterTradeIreland has announced it will invest up to €175,000 in five North/South company-to-company research and development partnerships through its Innova programme.  Companies with innovative ideas which have strong commercial potential and an R&D partner in place are encouraged to apply for the funding by Friday 4th June.

apt-X® licensing company wins commerce “Oscar” in Best International Trade category at Belfast City Hall’s prestigious BELFAST BUSINESS AWARDS 2010
 
Belfast, Northern Ireland [April 30, 2010]:  APTX, the Belfast-based digital audio company, has won a major award for excellence in export commerce at the prestigious BELFAST BUSINESS AWARDS 2010.  The award, in the “Best International Trade” category, recognizes excellence in import, export and international trade achievement, and was accepted by Dr. David Trainor, Chief Technology Officer of APTX.

APTX, the developer of high-performance coding technology for digital audio, today announces that Creative, a leading designer of consumer electronics, now incorporates apt-X® coding for Stereo Bluetooth A2DP in its new-generation of “dock-less” Wireless Speaker Systems.  In common with the award-winning Inspire S2 Wireless 2.1 speaker system, the new ZiiSound D5 employs apt-X® coding for highest-quality, lowest-latency audio over Stereo Bluetooth wireless links.

If you’re like me, you will have a lot of media content (videos, music and photos etc) stored on your computer or external hard drive(s). Music and photos is grand to listen to and view on your computer, but when is comes to videos… sometimes that’s a different story. In the past when I have [...

APTX, the audio coding solutions company and developer of the apt-X suite of audio codec technology, today announces that End to End Technologies, a USA supplier of Audio Compass - the low cost Audio over IP software solutions for professional broadcast applications, has licensed the Enhanced apt-X audio codec.

Both Audio Compass products, Navigator and P2P, will offer the Enhanced apt-X codec in the software. Drawing on the core features of Enhanced apt-X i.

APTX, the high-performance audio coding company, have announced the appointment of two new Field Application Engineers – Damien Vandenbeyvanghe and Simon Denvir. 

The two new recruits join APTX as the company aggressively expands its licensing activity with Tier 1 manufacturers and raises its ‘ingredient-brand’ profile in global markets for high-performance audio coding in Consumer Electronics, Professional Audio and Broadcasting. Companies now licensing apt-X audio coding technology include Microsoft, Creative Labs, Motorola, Jaybird, Altec Lansing, Sennheiser, Shure, Armour Home and Chord Electronics.