Fremont, CA – October 17, 2006 - ASI Corp., a leading distributor of computer components and peripheral products in North America, formally announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with AIS (American Industrial Systems), manufacturer of rack-mounted LCD monitors, KVM Console LCD Monitors, Panel PC, and Digital Signage. Under terms of the agreement, ASI Corp will provide complete distribution support for AIS products in North America.
AIS officially announced that ASI will start to distribute the new AIS all in one Panel PCs – Intelligent T Series – Bare Bone Systems targeted at VAR and OEMs who provide solutions to vertical market. It will provide reliable performance and cost effective design that meet or exceed the demands of the HMI Factory Automations, Medical HMI solutions and Interactive/ POS/ Kiosks industry.
For maximum performance, the AIS Panel PC features power by Intel® Pentium® M processor, 8.4-inch to 42-inch TFT display integrated with touch-screen technology and optional with sunlight readable and high brightness solutions. The rugged all-aluminum NEMA 4 and IP65 enclosure provides unparalleled heat transfer capabilities and repels fumes, moisture and harsh particulates routinely encountered in extreme conditions.
"Unique to the Intelligent Panel PC is its modular design and construction with three types for mounting features (Panel, Open Frame and Chassis Mount) to meet customer’s applications needs. In addition, the rear access design offers versatility for easy service of subassembly units. This feature greatly shortens repair time while providing maximum uptime." said Nelson Tsay, V.P. of Sales and Marketing at AIS. “We find ASI a great partner to help us publicize our new line of all-in-one Panel PC products.”
Serving over 16,000 value-added resellers (VARs) ranging from white-box integrators to online and traditional retail stores, ASI Corp. maintains 20 offices throughout North America set up to provide pre and post sales support, service, technical support, system production and warehousing.
"We are pleased to add AIS’ distinct product portfolio to our line-up of display product category," said Brian Paterson, ASI’s vice president of sales and marketing, U.S. "This agreement reflects AIS and ASI’s dedication to bringing greater value and benefits to our channel partners."
About AIS
American Industrial Systems, Inc. (AIS) is a true leader in the manufacturing and global distribution of the All-in-one Panel PC, 1U RackMount KVM Console LCD Monitors, embedded computer technologies, and industrial LCD displays. AIS also has a diversified customer base in the corporate, government, education, industrial control, factory automation, medical, telecommunication, POS, gaming, defense, and public safety markets through global and nationwide distributors. The US corporate office is located in city of Irvine, CA. Please visit the AIS corporate web site at www.aispro.com or call us at 1-888-485-6688.
About ASI CORP
ASI Corp. is a leading wholesale component and peripheral products distributor founded in 1987 to service the integration needs of value added resellers in North America and Asia. The company's 20 North American offices focus on the immediate delivery of over 80 vendor lines to approximately 16,000 VARS. The company is a leading distributor for the following vendors: AMD, ASUS, ATI, Creative Labs, ECS, Intel, LG Electronics, Microsoft, Seagate, Sony, Samsung, ViewSonic and Western Digital. ASI is headquartered in Fremont, CA. For more information, visit its web site at www.asipartner.com.