LEUVEN, België – 18 november 2009 – Option, de specialist op het vlak van draadloze technologie, kondigde vandaag aan dat zijn GTM501, ’s werelds kleinste HSPA-module en een van de belangrijkste innovaties van Option op het vlak van draadloze breedband, de GSMA-award voor Mobiele Inbouwmodules heeft gewonnen in de categorie ‘Best Embedded Module in the High-Bandwidth Application’. Dit nieuws werd vandaag bekendgemaakt op het GSMA Mobile Asia Congress in Hongkong. Deze award betekent een erkenning voor de marktleidende technologie die van de GTM501 de ideale 3G-oplossing maakt voor een nieuwe generatie internettoestellen zoals e-books, kleine mobiele computers en digitale camera’s die verbinding met het internet kunnen maken.
De GTM501 is de kleinste en dunste 3G HSPA-module ter wereld (25 mm x 30 mm x 2,3 mm). Dankzij haar uitstekende warmteafvoer, die zo belangrijk is voor de ontwerpers van kleine internettoestellen, en de geavanceerde moulagetechniek die ervoor gebruikt wordt, is ze een van de meest solide en duurzame 3G-modules op de markt, want uiterst bestand tegen schokken, trillingen, extreme temperaturen en vocht. Bovendien haalt de GTM501 een indrukwekkende downloadsnelheid tot 10.2Mbps. Om fabrikanten te ondersteunen die innovatieve producten willen lanceren met modules zoals de GTM501, biedt Option een ruim aanbod ondersteuningsdiensten, van advies bij het ontwerp tot hulp bij de certificatie.
Option heeft een unieke positie als leverancier van zo’n allesomvattende oplossing voor internettoestellen van de volgende generatie. Eerder deze week kondigde Option al aan dat de GTM501 geselecteerd is door Plastic Logic voor zijn nieuwste eReader.
De GSMA-wedstrijd voor Mobiele Inbouwmodules maakt deel uit van het Embedded Mobile-programma van de organisatie. Dat werd in het leven geroepen in november 2008. Het doel: nieuwe businesskansen creëren door de voordelen van ononderbroken mobiele connectiviteit te introduceren in ingebouwde toestellen. De eerste fase van de wedstrijd – die zich richtte op ingebouwde modules – is nu afgelopen door de bekendmaking van de beste ingebouwde 3G-module op het Mobile Asia Congress. De tweede fase van de wedstrijd, op het Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in februari 2010, focust op vernieuwende toepassingen en -oplossingen.
Met deze award benadrukt de GSMA het belang van deze vernieuwende module op de markt. Naast zijn unieke eigenschappen en voordelen kon de GTM501 een correcte prijs, een snelle marktintroductie en eenvoudige plaatsing voorleggen. Dankzij deze eigenschappen werd hij winnaar in zijn categorie.
Extra citaat:
“Deze award bewijst duidelijk dat Option een echt uniek product heeft ontworpen, ontwikkeld en gecommercialiseerd dat tegemoetkomt aan de behoeften van fabrikanten van producten die op zoek zijn naar de beste 3G-oplossing voor een ruime waaier aan dunne mobiele toestellen”, zegt Jan Callewaert, CEO van Option. “De GTM501 is een van de hoekstenen van onze strategie om totaaloplossingen voor 3G-connectiviteit – met name diensten, software en hardware – te bieden aan vernieuwende ondernemingen.”
LEUVEN, Belgium – November 18, 2009 – Option, the wireless technology company, today announced that its GTM501, the world’s smallest HSPA module and one of Option’s broadband wireless breakthroughs, has been selected as the winner of the GSMA’s Embedded Mobile Module competition in the ‘Best Embedded Module in the High-Bandwidth Application’ category. The announcement was made today at the GSMA Mobile Asia Congress in Hong-Kong. This award validates the market leading technology that makes the GTM501 the ideal 3G solution for new generation Internet devices such as e-readers, small mobile computing devices and connected cameras.
The GTM501 is the smallest and thinnest 3G HSPA module in the world (25mm x 30mm x 2.3mm). It has superior heat dissipation characteristics vital to designers of small connected devices and thanks to the state-of-the-art molding technique used it is one of the most solid and durable 3G modules on the market with excellent resistance to shock, vibration, extreme temperatures and humidity. On top of this, the module is shipping with market-leading download speeds up to 10.2Mbps. To support companies bringing to market innovative new products based on modules like the GTM501, Option provides a wide range of support services ranging from design guidance to help with certification.
Option is unique in bringing to the market such a broad solution for next generation Internet devices. Earlier this week Option announced that the GTM501 was selected by Plastic Logic for its newest eReader.
The Embedded Mobile competition is part of the GSMA’s Embedded Mobile initiative, which was launched in November 2008 to foster new business opportunities by bringing the benefits of continuous mobile connectivity to embedded devices. The first stage of the competition, which focused on embedded modules, has now ended by announcing the winners in the low-bandwidth and high-bandwidth categories at the GSMA’s Mobile Asia Congress. The second stage of the competition will focus on innovative service applications and solutions and the winners will be announced at the GSMA’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February 2010.
With this award, GSMA wishes to recognize the importance of this innovative new module in the market. In addition to its unique features and benefits, the GTM501’s price competitiveness, time to market and ease of deployment made it a clear winner in its category.
Supporting Quote:
“This award is clear evidence that Option designed, developed and brought to market a truly unique product that meets the requirements of device manufacturers seeking the best 3G solution for a wide range of thin mobile devices,” said Jan Callewaert, CEO at Option. “The GTM501 is one of the cornerstones in our strategy to provide total 3G solutions - including high valued services, software and hardware - to innovative companies.”
- Third quarter revenues of EUR 35.7 million, gross margin up to 30.3%, EBIT of EUR -6.7 million and net result of EUR -8.9 million
- Additional restructuring with non revenue related operating expense savings of EUR 20 million
- Capital increase of approximately EUR 20 million
- Strategy to move away from commoditized hardware
Leuven, Belgium – October 29, 2009 – Option N.V. (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today announces its results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2009. The financial information reported in this release is presented in Euros and has been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement criteria of IFRS as adopted by the European Union. The accounting policies and methods of computation followed in the attached financial statements are the same as those followed in the most recent annual financial statements.
Cost Reduction Plan
In March, Option announced a plan to reduce quarterly non-revenue related operating expenses of EUR 21.3 million in Q4 2008 by 20%. At the end of Q3 2009, Option had significantly exceeded this plan and has reduced quarterly operating costs by 35% to EUR 13.8 million. Continuing its operational alignment with the strategy, Option is to carry out a further cost reduction plan. The new plan envisages an additional EUR 20 million savings in operating expenses for 2010 compared to the annualized Q3 2009 run-rate. Option has the intention to proceed with the following measures to implement this plan:
- The intention to proceed a collective dismissal of 55 employees at Leuven HQ that has been communicated to the works council
- o Moving further to an outsourced customization and fulfilment model in China, which will result in a shift from a fixed to variable customization cost base and materially lower inventory levels
- o Selectively outsourcing non-core engineering tasks and consolidating existing R&D capabilities and facilities. In the latter respect, the core of the activities of the R&D facility at Kamp-Lintfort (Germany) will be transferred to the Leuven R&D site before year-end and the company has announced its intention to close the Kamp-Lintfort site.
- Creating a leaner and more focused sales and marketing organization
- Streamlining and simplifying operations through additional headcount reduction across all sites and further non HR-related cost reductions
Related to this additional restructuring plan, the company anticipates approximately EUR 7 million of one-off restructuring costs in Q4 2009.
Capital Increase
The Company has approved a capital increase of approximately EUR 20 million which will be used to support the costs associated with the further transformation of the Company. The Company is currently assessing different alternatives. Further details will be provided at the appropriate time.
Strategy
The strategy is to explicitly focus on a move away from commoditized hardware to a fully integrated offering for mobile broadband markets:
- For the USB modem market (‘attached solutions’): a focus on delivering innovative integrated solutions based on, software, services and hardware. This is a clear shift away from commoditized hardware. This also includes a sales refocus on network operators valuing innovation, customization and flexibility and an expansion beyond operators to new types of customers such as communities, content/service providers and Mobile Virtual Network Operators.
- For embedded modules (‘embedded solutions’): a shift from the simple integration of a module to offering high-value services to device manufacturers. Option is bringing these solutions to mobile internet devices (MIDs) and consumer/professional electronic devices such as e-readers, gaming consoles and digital cameras.
Other
Option announces that Chip Frederking, Vice President Sales Americas, has been promoted to Vice President Global Sales. Chip joined Option in mid 2008 and has been instrumental in its development in the US. Before joining Option, Chip worked for 20 years for Motorola where he held various sales management positions. Filip Buerms, previously Vice President Global Sales, has left the Company to pursue other opportunities.
Financial Highlights of the third quarter 2009
- Total revenues for the third quarter of 2009 were EUR 35.7 million, compared to EUR 60.3 million realized in the third quarter of 2008.
- Gross margin for Q3 2009 was 30.2% of total revenues, compared to 26.6% for Q3 2008. There was, however, a substantial increase in gross margin (excluding restructuring charges) compared to Q2 2009, from 20.9% to 30.3% driven by favorable exchange rates and continuing manufacturing optimizations.
- Compared to Q3 2008, Q3 2009 operating expenses decreased by EUR 5.3 million excluding restructuring charges, from EUR 22.8 million to EUR 17.5 million. The decline is mainly due to cost reductions and lower sales related costs. Compared to Q2 2009, operating expenses (excluding restructuring charges) continued to decline from EUR 18.3 million to EUR 17.4 million.
- Quarterly EBIT amounted to EUR –6.7 million or –18.9% of total revenues compared to EUR –6.8 million or –11.2% for the corresponding period in 2008. Compared to Q2 2009, the Q3 2009 quarterly negative result from operations (EBIT excluding restructuring charges) decreased from EUR -9.7 million to EUR -6.7 million.
- Net result for Q3 2009 amounted to EUR –8.9 million, or EUR –0.22 per basic share. This compares with a net result of EUR –2.9 million, or EUR –0.07 per basic share, for Q3 2008. The Q3 2009 net result was negatively impacted by a financial result of EUR –1.6 million primarily due to the continued effect of the weakness of the US dollar against the Euro on bank accounts and remaining hedging contracts. This compares to EUR -4.5 million in Q2 2009.
- In Q3 2009, the company stopped accounting for positive tax results as the deferred taxes on the balance sheet represent 22% of the total assets. The company has determined that it is prudent to cap the deferred tax asset at this level. If a positive tax effect had been included, the net result would have improved by EUR 4.3 million to -4.7 million.
- The Group’s balance sheet includes EUR 26.5 million in cash, of which EUR 10.8 million has been drawn from existing credit lines. This compares with a cash position of EUR 28.2 million as of 30 June 2009, of which EUR 7 million was from existing credit lines. The accounts payable and receivable positions decreased compared to year end 2008, and the average days outstanding on receivables for the third quarter decreased to an average of 47 days net of subcontracting parties.
Financial Highlights of the year to date result 2009
- Total year to date revenues were EUR 127.7 million, a decrease of 35.5% compared to EUR 197.9 million revenues realized during the comparable period in 2008.
- Year to date gross margin was EUR 32.3 million or 25.3% of total revenues, compared to EUR 57.7 million or 29.1% in 2008. Excluding the year to date restructuring charge of EUR 407 thousand in 2009, the gross margin would have been 25.6%.
- Year to date EBIT decreased to EUR –27.2 million or –21.3% of total revenues, including the year to date restructuring charge of EUR 1.7 million, compared to EBIT of EUR –10.3 million for the corresponding period in 2008.
- Net result decreased to EUR –25.8 million, or EUR –0.62 per basic share. This compares with a net result of EUR –5.7 million, or EUR –0.14 per basic share, in 2008. The 2009 net result was positively impacted by taxes of EUR 6.9 million and negatively impacted by a finance result of EUR –5.6 million.
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LEUVEN, Belgium – November 23, 2009 – Option today presented in more detail its strategy during an Analyst Briefing. During the meeting the Company reiterated its strategy to move towards integrated hardware, software and services solutions. In addition, the Company confirms indicating that its targeted revenues for 2010 will be approximately 20% higher compared to 2009. Finally the Company reconfirmed its previously announced intention to raise approximately EUR20 million in a capital raise before year-end.
LEUVEN, België – 23 november 2009 – Option heeft vandaag tijdens een Analisten Briefing haar strategie meer in detail voorgesteld. Tijdens de meeting heeft Option haar strategie om te evolueren naar het aanbieden van geïntegreerde oplossingen – gebaseerd op hardware, software en diensten – herhaald. Bijkomend bevestigde het bedrijf dat de omzetdoelstellingen voor 2010 circa 20% hoger zullen uitkomen vergeleken met 2009. Tot slot heeft Option haar eerder aangekondigde intentie herhaald om een kapitaalsverhoging van om en bij de EUR 20 miljoen te doen voor het einde van dit jaar.
LEUVEN, Belgium – November 23, 2009 – Option today presented in more detail its strategy during an Analyst Briefing. During the meeting the Company reiterated its strategy to move towards integrated hardware, software and services solutions. In addition, the Company confirms indicating that its targeted revenues for 2010 will be approximately 20% higher compared to 2009. Finally the Company reconfirmed its previously announced intention to raise approximately EUR20 million in a capital raise before year-end.
LEUVEN, België – 23 november 2009 – Option heeft vandaag tijdens een Analisten Briefing haar strategie meer in detail voorgesteld. Tijdens de meeting heeft Option haar strategie om te evolueren naar het aanbieden van geïntegreerde oplossingen – gebaseerd op hardware, software en diensten – herhaald. Bijkomend bevestigde het bedrijf dat de omzetdoelstellingen voor 2010 circa 20% hoger zullen uitkomen vergeleken met 2009. Tot slot heeft Option haar eerder aangekondigde intentie herhaald om een kapitaalsverhoging van om en bij de EUR 20 miljoen te doen voor het einde van dit jaar.
LEUVEN, Belgium – November 18, 2009 – Option, the wireless technology company, today announced that its GTM501, the world’s smallest HSPA module and one of Option’s broadband wireless breakthroughs, has been selected as the winner of the GSMA’s Embedded Mobile Module competition in the ‘Best Embedded Module in the High-Bandwidth Application’ category. The announcement was made today at the GSMA Mobile Asia Congress in Hong-Kong. This award validates the market leading technology that makes the GTM501 the ideal 3G solution for new generation Internet devices such as e-readers, small mobile computing devices and connected cameras.
The GTM501 is the smallest and thinnest 3G HSPA module in the world (25mm x 30mm x 2.3mm). It has superior heat dissipation characteristics vital to designers of small connected devices and thanks to the state-of-the-art molding technique used it is one of the most solid and durable 3G modules on the market with excellent resistance to shock, vibration, extreme temperatures and humidity. On top of this, the module is shipping with market-leading download speeds up to 10.2Mbps. To support companies bringing to market innovative new products based on modules like the GTM501, Option provides a wide range of support services ranging from design guidance to help with certification.
Option is unique in bringing to the market such a broad solution for next generation Internet devices. Earlier this week Option announced that the GTM501 was selected by Plastic Logic for its newest eReader.
The Embedded Mobile competition is part of the GSMA’s Embedded Mobile initiative, which was launched in November 2008 to foster new business opportunities by bringing the benefits of continuous mobile connectivity to embedded devices. The first stage of the competition, which focused on embedded modules, has now ended by announcing the winners in the low-bandwidth and high-bandwidth categories at the GSMA’s Mobile Asia Congress. The second stage of the competition will focus on innovative service applications and solutions and the winners will be announced at the GSMA’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February 2010.
With this award, GSMA wishes to recognize the importance of this innovative new module in the market. In addition to its unique features and benefits, the GTM501’s price competitiveness, time to market and ease of deployment made it a clear winner in its category.
Supporting Quote:
“This award is clear evidence that Option designed, developed and brought to market a truly unique product that meets the requirements of device manufacturers seeking the best 3G solution for a wide range of thin mobile devices,” said Jan Callewaert, CEO at Option. “The GTM501 is one of the cornerstones in our strategy to provide total 3G solutions - including high valued services, software and hardware - to innovative companies.”
LEUVEN, België – 18 november 2009 – Option, de specialist op het vlak van draadloze technologie, kondigde vandaag aan dat zijn GTM501, ’s werelds kleinste HSPA-module en een van de belangrijkste innovaties van Option op het vlak van draadloze breedband, de GSMA-award voor Mobiele Inbouwmodules heeft gewonnen in de categorie ‘Best Embedded Module in the High-Bandwidth Application’. Dit nieuws werd vandaag bekendgemaakt op het GSMA Mobile Asia Congress in Hongkong. Deze award betekent een erkenning voor de marktleidende technologie die van de GTM501 de ideale 3G-oplossing maakt voor een nieuwe generatie internettoestellen zoals e-books, kleine mobiele computers en digitale camera’s die verbinding met het internet kunnen maken.
De GTM501 is de kleinste en dunste 3G HSPA-module ter wereld (25 mm x 30 mm x 2,3 mm). Dankzij haar uitstekende warmteafvoer, die zo belangrijk is voor de ontwerpers van kleine internettoestellen, en de geavanceerde moulagetechniek die ervoor gebruikt wordt, is ze een van de meest solide en duurzame 3G-modules op de markt, want uiterst bestand tegen schokken, trillingen, extreme temperaturen en vocht. Bovendien haalt de GTM501 een indrukwekkende downloadsnelheid tot 10.2Mbps. Om fabrikanten te ondersteunen die innovatieve producten willen lanceren met modules zoals de GTM501, biedt Option een ruim aanbod ondersteuningsdiensten, van advies bij het ontwerp tot hulp bij de certificatie.
Option heeft een unieke positie als leverancier van zo’n allesomvattende oplossing voor internettoestellen van de volgende generatie. Eerder deze week kondigde Option al aan dat de GTM501 geselecteerd is door Plastic Logic voor zijn nieuwste eReader.
De GSMA-wedstrijd voor Mobiele Inbouwmodules maakt deel uit van het Embedded Mobile-programma van de organisatie. Dat werd in het leven geroepen in november 2008. Het doel: nieuwe businesskansen creëren door de voordelen van ononderbroken mobiele connectiviteit te introduceren in ingebouwde toestellen. De eerste fase van de wedstrijd – die zich richtte op ingebouwde modules – is nu afgelopen door de bekendmaking van de beste ingebouwde 3G-module op het Mobile Asia Congress. De tweede fase van de wedstrijd, op het Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in februari 2010, focust op vernieuwende toepassingen en -oplossingen.
Met deze award benadrukt de GSMA het belang van deze vernieuwende module op de markt. Naast zijn unieke eigenschappen en voordelen kon de GTM501 een correcte prijs, een snelle marktintroductie en eenvoudige plaatsing voorleggen. Dankzij deze eigenschappen werd hij winnaar in zijn categorie.
Extra citaat:
“Deze award bewijst duidelijk dat Option een echt uniek product heeft ontworpen, ontwikkeld en gecommercialiseerd dat tegemoetkomt aan de behoeften van fabrikanten van producten die op zoek zijn naar de beste 3G-oplossing voor een ruime waaier aan dunne mobiele toestellen”, zegt Jan Callewaert, CEO van Option. “De GTM501 is een van de hoekstenen van onze strategie om totaaloplossingen voor 3G-connectiviteit – met name diensten, software en hardware – te bieden aan vernieuwende ondernemingen.”
LEUVEN, België – 18 november 2009 – Option, de specialist op het vlak van draadloze technologie, kondigde vandaag aan dat zijn GTM501, ’s werelds kleinste HSPA-module en een van de belangrijkste innovaties van Option op het vlak van draadloze breedband, de GSMA-award voor Mobiele Inbouwmodules heeft gewonnen in de categorie ‘Best Embedded Module in the High-Bandwidth Application’. Dit nieuws werd vandaag bekendgemaakt op het GSMA Mobile Asia Congress in Hongkong. Deze award betekent een erkenning voor de marktleidende technologie die van de GTM501 de ideale 3G-oplossing maakt voor een nieuwe generatie internettoestellen zoals e-books, kleine mobiele computers en digitale camera’s die verbinding met het internet kunnen maken.
De GTM501 is de kleinste en dunste 3G HSPA-module ter wereld (25 mm x 30 mm x 2,3 mm). Dankzij haar uitstekende warmteafvoer, die zo belangrijk is voor de ontwerpers van kleine internettoestellen, en de geavanceerde moulagetechniek die ervoor gebruikt wordt, is ze een van de meest solide en duurzame 3G-modules op de markt, want uiterst bestand tegen schokken, trillingen, extreme temperaturen en vocht. Bovendien haalt de GTM501 een indrukwekkende downloadsnelheid tot 10.2Mbps. Om fabrikanten te ondersteunen die innovatieve producten willen lanceren met modules zoals de GTM501, biedt Option een ruim aanbod ondersteuningsdiensten, van advies bij het ontwerp tot hulp bij de certificatie.
Option heeft een unieke positie als leverancier van zo’n allesomvattende oplossing voor internettoestellen van de volgende generatie. Eerder deze week kondigde Option al aan dat de GTM501 geselecteerd is door Plastic Logic voor zijn nieuwste eReader.
De GSMA-wedstrijd voor Mobiele Inbouwmodules maakt deel uit van het Embedded Mobile-programma van de organisatie. Dat werd in het leven geroepen in november 2008. Het doel: nieuwe businesskansen creëren door de voordelen van ononderbroken mobiele connectiviteit te introduceren in ingebouwde toestellen. De eerste fase van de wedstrijd – die zich richtte op ingebouwde modules – is nu afgelopen door de bekendmaking van de beste ingebouwde 3G-module op het Mobile Asia Congress. De tweede fase van de wedstrijd, op het Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in februari 2010, focust op vernieuwende toepassingen en -oplossingen.
Met deze award benadrukt de GSMA het belang van deze vernieuwende module op de markt. Naast zijn unieke eigenschappen en voordelen kon de GTM501 een correcte prijs, een snelle marktintroductie en eenvoudige plaatsing voorleggen. Dankzij deze eigenschappen werd hij winnaar in zijn categorie.
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“Deze award bewijst duidelijk dat Option een echt uniek product heeft ontworpen, ontwikkeld en gecommercialiseerd dat tegemoetkomt aan de behoeften van fabrikanten van producten die op zoek zijn naar de beste 3G-oplossing voor een ruime waaier aan dunne mobiele toestellen”, zegt Jan Callewaert, CEO van Option. “De GTM501 is een van de hoekstenen van onze strategie om totaaloplossingen voor 3G-connectiviteit – met name diensten, software en hardware – te bieden aan vernieuwende ondernemingen.”
LEUVEN, Belgium – November 18, 2009 – Option, the wireless technology company, today announced that its GTM501, the world’s smallest HSPA module and one of Option’s broadband wireless breakthroughs, has been selected as the winner of the GSMA’s Embedded Mobile Module competition in the ‘Best Embedded Module in the High-Bandwidth Application’ category. The announcement was made today at the GSMA Mobile Asia Congress in Hong-Kong. This award validates the market leading technology that makes the GTM501 the ideal 3G solution for new generation Internet devices such as e-readers, small mobile computing devices and connected cameras.
The GTM501 is the smallest and thinnest 3G HSPA module in the world (25mm x 30mm x 2.3mm). It has superior heat dissipation characteristics vital to designers of small connected devices and thanks to the state-of-the-art molding technique used it is one of the most solid and durable 3G modules on the market with excellent resistance to shock, vibration, extreme temperatures and humidity. On top of this, the module is shipping with market-leading download speeds up to 10.2Mbps. To support companies bringing to market innovative new products based on modules like the GTM501, Option provides a wide range of support services ranging from design guidance to help with certification.
Option is unique in bringing to the market such a broad solution for next generation Internet devices. Earlier this week Option announced that the GTM501 was selected by Plastic Logic for its newest eReader.
The Embedded Mobile competition is part of the GSMA’s Embedded Mobile initiative, which was launched in November 2008 to foster new business opportunities by bringing the benefits of continuous mobile connectivity to embedded devices. The first stage of the competition, which focused on embedded modules, has now ended by announcing the winners in the low-bandwidth and high-bandwidth categories at the GSMA’s Mobile Asia Congress. The second stage of the competition will focus on innovative service applications and solutions and the winners will be announced at the GSMA’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February 2010.
With this award, GSMA wishes to recognize the importance of this innovative new module in the market. In addition to its unique features and benefits, the GTM501’s price competitiveness, time to market and ease of deployment made it a clear winner in its category.
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“This award is clear evidence that Option designed, developed and brought to market a truly unique product that meets the requirements of device manufacturers seeking the best 3G solution for a wide range of thin mobile devices,” said Jan Callewaert, CEO at Option. “The GTM501 is one of the cornerstones in our strategy to provide total 3G solutions - including high valued services, software and hardware - to innovative companies.”
3G connectivity vital to Plastic Logic’s eReader strategy of targeting of active mobile business professionals versus leisure readers
LEUVEN, Belgium - November 16, 2009 – Option, the wireless technology company, today announced that its GTM501, the world’s smallest 3G module and one of Option’s broadband wireless breakthroughs, will be used in Plastic Logic’s new eReader device. This project demonstrates the Company’s strategy to concentrate on total solution offerings, including software, high-value services and hardware, to innovative device manufacturers.
Debuting in early 2010, Plastic Logic’s eReader is set to be the ideal companion for mobile business users. The proReader, a world’s first, will offer on-the-go access to newspapers and magazines, as well as compatibility with many popular document types, all of which can be viewed on the industry’s largest yet lightweight eReader. Equivalent to a letter-sized pad of paper, the eReader is barely 1/3 inch thick and weighs less than many print periodicals, while delivering an average battery life that can be measured in days rather than hours.
Being half the size and one quarter of the volume of conventional wireless modules, the GTM501 can provide a wide array of devices (including laptops, netbooks, e-readers or e-books and digital photo frames) real time broadband wireless connectivity. And although the GTM501 module contains over 200 miniaturized parts, it is packaged as a single component attached to the mobile device’s motherboard, eliminating the need to plug the module into a socket. Its Land Grid Array (LGA) packaging completely seals the components against the environment, preventing contamination and oxidation. Being only 2.3mm thick and thanks to the epoxy molding and state of the art design, the GTM501 dissipates heat more efficiently than standard embedded modules, making it ideal for e-readers, digital cameras and other fan less mobile devices. Option is currently the only company able to bring HSPA connectivity to this type of ultra thin consumer devices.
Option was selected by Plastic Logic because of the company’s extensive expertise in embedding high performance HSPA technologies into ultra thin mobile devices.
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3G-verbinding essentieel voor strategie van Plastic Logic om met eReader actieve, mobiele zakenlui te bereiken in plaats van enkel recreatieve gebruikers
LEUVEN, België – 16 november 2009 – Option, de specialist op het vlak van draadloze communicatie, maakte vandaag bekend dat de nieuwe eReader van Plastic Logic wordt uitgerust met de GTM501, ’s werelds kleinste 3G-module en een van de belangrijkste innovaties van Option op het vlak van draadloze breedband. Dit project past binnen de strategie van het bedrijf om zich toe te leggen op het aanbieden van totaaloplossingen, inclusief software, diensten met een hoge toegevoegde waarde en hardware, aan innovatieve fabrikanten.
De eReader van Plastic Logic komt begin 2010 op de markt en wordt de ideale reisgezel van mobiele zakenlui. Dankzij ’s werelds eerste proReader kunnen ze overal kranten en tijdschriften lezen, en tal van populaire documenttypes raadplegen. Bovendien pronkt de nieuwe eReader met het grootste scherm in deze categorie en blijft hij toch verrassend licht. Het nieuwe toestel is zowat even groot als een A4-blad, nog geen 8,5 mm dik en lichter dan de meeste gedrukte kranten. Dankzij de uitstekende batterijen zingt de eReader het bovendien gemiddeld dagen in plaats van uren uit.
Doordat hij maar half zo groot is als en een kwart van het volume inneemt van conventionele draadloze modules, maakt de GTM501 een draadloze breedbandverbinding in real time mogelijk voor een brede waaier van toestellen. Denk maar aan laptops, netbooks, e-readers of e-books en digitale fotolijsten. En hoewel de GTM501-module meer dan tweehonderd sterk verkleinde deeltjes bevat, bestaat het uit één onderdeel dat wordt bevestigd op het moederbord van het mobiele toestel. Zo hoef je de module niet aan te sluiten op een stekker. De Land Grid Array-verpakking (LGA) zorgt ervoor dat de onderdelen volledig beschermd zijn tegen invloeden van buitenaf, zoals vuil en oxidatie. Doordat hij maar 2,3 mm dik is en dankzij de epoxymal en het geavanceerde ontwerp voert de GTM501 de warmte efficiënter af dan de conventionele ingebouwde modules. Daarom is deze module ideaal voor eReaders, digitale camera’s en andere mobiele toestellen zonder ventilator. Op dit moment is Option het enige bedrijf dat dit type van ultradunne consumententoestellen kan voorzien van een HSPA-verbinding.
Plastic Logic koos voor Option omwille van zijn uitgebreide expertise op het vlak van de integratie van HSPA-technologie van topkwaliteit in ultradunne mobiele toestellen.
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3G-verbinding essentieel voor strategie van Plastic Logic om met eReader actieve, mobiele zakenlui te bereiken in plaats van enkel recreatieve gebruikers
LEUVEN, België – 16 november 2009 – Option, de specialist op het vlak van draadloze communicatie, maakte vandaag bekend dat de nieuwe eReader van Plastic Logic wordt uitgerust met de GTM501, ’s werelds kleinste 3G-module en een van de belangrijkste innovaties van Option op het vlak van draadloze breedband. Dit project past binnen de strategie van het bedrijf om zich toe te leggen op het aanbieden van totaaloplossingen, inclusief software, diensten met een hoge toegevoegde waarde en hardware, aan innovatieve fabrikanten.
De eReader van Plastic Logic komt begin 2010 op de markt en wordt de ideale reisgezel van mobiele zakenlui. Dankzij ’s werelds eerste proReader kunnen ze overal kranten en tijdschriften lezen, en tal van populaire documenttypes raadplegen. Bovendien pronkt de nieuwe eReader met het grootste scherm in deze categorie en blijft hij toch verrassend licht. Het nieuwe toestel is zowat even groot als een A4-blad, nog geen 8,5 mm dik en lichter dan de meeste gedrukte kranten. Dankzij de uitstekende batterijen zingt de eReader het bovendien gemiddeld dagen in plaats van uren uit.
Doordat hij maar half zo groot is als en een kwart van het volume inneemt van conventionele draadloze modules, maakt de GTM501 een draadloze breedbandverbinding in real time mogelijk voor een brede waaier van toestellen. Denk maar aan laptops, netbooks, e-readers of e-books en digitale fotolijsten. En hoewel de GTM501-module meer dan tweehonderd sterk verkleinde deeltjes bevat, bestaat het uit één onderdeel dat wordt bevestigd op het moederbord van het mobiele toestel. Zo hoef je de module niet aan te sluiten op een stekker. De Land Grid Array-verpakking (LGA) zorgt ervoor dat de onderdelen volledig beschermd zijn tegen invloeden van buitenaf, zoals vuil en oxidatie. Doordat hij maar 2,3 mm dik is en dankzij de epoxymal en het geavanceerde ontwerp voert de GTM501 de warmte efficiënter af dan de conventionele ingebouwde modules. Daarom is deze module ideaal voor eReaders, digitale camera’s en andere mobiele toestellen zonder ventilator. Op dit moment is Option het enige bedrijf dat dit type van ultradunne consumententoestellen kan voorzien van een HSPA-verbinding.
Plastic Logic koos voor Option omwille van zijn uitgebreide expertise op het vlak van de integratie van HSPA-technologie van topkwaliteit in ultradunne mobiele toestellen.
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3G connectivity vital to Plastic Logic’s eReader strategy of targeting of active mobile business professionals versus leisure readers
LEUVEN, Belgium - November 16, 2009 – Option, the wireless technology company, today announced that its GTM501, the world’s smallest 3G module and one of Option’s broadband wireless breakthroughs, will be used in Plastic Logic’s new eReader device. This project demonstrates the Company’s strategy to concentrate on total solution offerings, including software, high-value services and hardware, to innovative device manufacturers.
Debuting in early 2010, Plastic Logic’s eReader is set to be the ideal companion for mobile business users. The proReader, a world’s first, will offer on-the-go access to newspapers and magazines, as well as compatibility with many popular document types, all of which can be viewed on the industry’s largest yet lightweight eReader. Equivalent to a letter-sized pad of paper, the eReader is barely 1/3 inch thick and weighs less than many print periodicals, while delivering an average battery life that can be measured in days rather than hours.
Being half the size and one quarter of the volume of conventional wireless modules, the GTM501 can provide a wide array of devices (including laptops, netbooks, e-readers or e-books and digital photo frames) real time broadband wireless connectivity. And although the GTM501 module contains over 200 miniaturized parts, it is packaged as a single component attached to the mobile device’s motherboard, eliminating the need to plug the module into a socket. Its Land Grid Array (LGA) packaging completely seals the components against the environment, preventing contamination and oxidation. Being only 2.3mm thick and thanks to the epoxy molding and state of the art design, the GTM501 dissipates heat more efficiently than standard embedded modules, making it ideal for e-readers, digital cameras and other fan less mobile devices. Option is currently the only company able to bring HSPA connectivity to this type of ultra thin consumer devices.
Option was selected by Plastic Logic because of the company’s extensive expertise in embedding high performance HSPA technologies into ultra thin mobile devices.
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Leuven, Belgium – October 29, 2009 – Option N.V. (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today announces its results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2009. The financial information reported in this release is presented in Euros and has been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement criteria of IFRS as adopted by the European Union. The accounting policies and methods of computation followed in the attached financial statements are the same as those followed in the most recent annual financial statements.
Cost Reduction Plan
In March, Option announced a plan to reduce quarterly non-revenue related operating expenses of EUR 21.3 million in Q4 2008 by 20%. At the end of Q3 2009, Option had significantly exceeded this plan and has reduced quarterly operating costs by 35% to EUR 13.8 million. Continuing its operational alignment with the strategy, Option is to carry out a further cost reduction plan. The new plan envisages an additional EUR 20 million savings in operating expenses for 2010 compared to the annualized Q3 2009 run-rate. Option has the intention to proceed with the following measures to implement this plan:
Related to this additional restructuring plan, the company anticipates approximately EUR 7 million of one-off restructuring costs in Q4 2009.
Capital Increase
The Company has approved a capital increase of approximately EUR 20 million which will be used to support the costs associated with the further transformation of the Company. The Company is currently assessing different alternatives. Further details will be provided at the appropriate time.
Strategy
The strategy is to explicitly focus on a move away from commoditized hardware to a fully integrated offering for mobile broadband markets:
Other
Option announces that Chip Frederking, Vice President Sales Americas, has been promoted to Vice President Global Sales. Chip joined Option in mid 2008 and has been instrumental in its development in the US. Before joining Option, Chip worked for 20 years for Motorola where he held various sales management positions. Filip Buerms, previously Vice President Global Sales, has left the Company to pursue other opportunities.
Financial Highlights of the third quarter 2009
Financial Highlights of the year to date result 2009
For the entire press release, including tables, click on the link below
Leuven, België – 29 oktober 2009 – Option N.V. (EURONEXT Brussel: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), de specialist op het vlak van draadloze communicatie, maakt vandaag resultaten bekend voor het derde kwartaal, eindigend op 30 september 2009. De resultaten vermeld in dit bericht zijn uitgedrukt in euro en werden opgesteld in overeenstemming met de opname- en waarderingsgrondslagen van IFRS zoals aanvaard binnen de Europese Unie. De boekhoudprincipes en waarderingsregels die in de onderstaande financiële rapportering worden gevolgd, zijn dezelfde als deze in de meest recente jaarrekening.
Kostenbesparingsplan
In maart heeft Option een plan bekendgemaakt om de niet aan opbrengsten gerelateerde bedrijfskosten op kwartaalbasis van 21,3 miljoen EURO voor het vierde kwartaal van 2008 met 20% te verminderen. Op het einde van het derde kwartaal 2009 heeft Option deze doelstelling significant overschreden en zijn de bedrijfskosten op kwartaalbasis met 35% gedaald naar 13,8 miljoen EURO. Terwijl het verder de operaties afstemt op de strategie, gaat Option een nieuw kostenbesparingsplan doorvoeren. Het nieuwe plan mikt voor 2010 op een bijkomende besparing van 20 miljoen EURO in de bedrijfskosten, dit in vergelijking met de op jaarbasis berekende run-rate van het derde kwartaal 2009. Option heeft de intentie om dit plan te implementeren door de volgende maatregelen door te voeren:
Voor dit bijkomende besparingsplan voorziet het bedrijf ongeveer 7 miljoen EUR aan eenmalige herstructureringskosten in het vierde kwartaal van 2009.
Kapitaalsverhoging
Het bedrijf heeft een kapitaalsverhoging van ongeveer 20 miljoen EURO goedgekeurd die mee zal dienen om de kosten te dragen verbonden aan de verdere transformatie van het bedrijf. Het bedrijf overweegt momenteel verschillende alternatieven. Meer details zullen te gelegener tijd worden meegedeeld.
Strategie
De strategie is er expliciet op gericht om weg te gaan van commoditized hardware naar een volledig geïntegreerd aanbod voor de markten van mobiel breedband:
Ander nieuws
Option kondigt ook aan dat Chip Frederking, Vice President Sales Americas, is gepromoveerd tot Vice President Global Sales. Chip vervoegde Option midden 2008 en speelde een belangrijke rol in de ontwikkeling van Option in de US. Voor hij naar Option overstapte, was Chip 20 jaar actief bij Motorola waar hij verschillende managementfuncties vervulde binnen sales. Filip Buerms, de vroegere Vice President Global Sales, heeft het bedrijf verlaten voor andere opportuniteiten.
Financiële kerncijfers voor het derde kwartaal van 2009
Financiële kerncijfers voor de eerste drie kwartalen van 2009
Voor het volledige persbericht, inclusief tabellen, gelieve op onderstaande link te klikken:
Leuven, Belgium – October 29, 2009 – Option N.V. (EURONEXT Brussels: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today announces its results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2009. The financial information reported in this release is presented in Euros and has been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement criteria of IFRS as adopted by the European Union. The accounting policies and methods of computation followed in the attached financial statements are the same as those followed in the most recent annual financial statements.
Cost Reduction Plan
In March, Option announced a plan to reduce quarterly non-revenue related operating expenses of EUR 21.3 million in Q4 2008 by 20%. At the end of Q3 2009, Option had significantly exceeded this plan and has reduced quarterly operating costs by 35% to EUR 13.8 million. Continuing its operational alignment with the strategy, Option is to carry out a further cost reduction plan. The new plan envisages an additional EUR 20 million savings in operating expenses for 2010 compared to the annualized Q3 2009 run-rate. Option has the intention to proceed with the following measures to implement this plan:
Related to this additional restructuring plan, the company anticipates approximately EUR 7 million of one-off restructuring costs in Q4 2009.
Capital Increase
The Company has approved a capital increase of approximately EUR 20 million which will be used to support the costs associated with the further transformation of the Company. The Company is currently assessing different alternatives. Further details will be provided at the appropriate time.
Strategy
The strategy is to explicitly focus on a move away from commoditized hardware to a fully integrated offering for mobile broadband markets:
Other
Option announces that Chip Frederking, Vice President Sales Americas, has been promoted to Vice President Global Sales. Chip joined Option in mid 2008 and has been instrumental in its development in the US. Before joining Option, Chip worked for 20 years for Motorola where he held various sales management positions. Filip Buerms, previously Vice President Global Sales, has left the Company to pursue other opportunities.
Financial Highlights of the third quarter 2009
Financial Highlights of the year to date result 2009
For the entire press release, including tables, click on the link below
GlobeSurfer III Reference Manual - revised on 5th March 2012
Learn the latest firmware development on the CloudGate
The iCON 7.2 will be updated to:
Firmware 2.5.11
GlobeTrotter Connect for Windows 2.3.0.630
GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
The iCON 7.2 will be updated to:
Firmware 2.5.11
GlobeTrotter Connect for Windows 2.3.0.630
GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
Step by step description on how to set up Dynamic DNS in GlobeSurfer II 7.2
GlobeSurfer III Reference Manual - revised on 5th March 2012
This application is the interface between the GlobeSurfer® III device and your personal desktop. It allows you to see incoming messages, phone calls, etc. on your desktop.
This document provides a description of how to configure an IPSec tunnel on
the GlobeSurfer® III.
This firmware updater cannot be run on a MAC running Safari browser. Please use Firefox or Chrome.
This firmware updater cannot be used for devices purchased through a network operator. Please contact your network operator for further information.
Please read 'What is new in firmware R1N89' document for updates in this firmware revision.
Note: The firmware upgrade process can take up to 20 minutes. Interrupting the process might lead to permanent failure of the device. Note: this update cannot be used with devices purchased through a network operator. Please contact your network operator directly for assistance.
Please read document for new features in this firmware R1N89
This application is the interface between the GlobeSurfer® III device and your personal desktop. It allows you to see incoming messages, phone calls, etc. on your desktop.
Frequently Asked Questions
GlobeSurfer III+ Firmware update procedure
Revised version to include watchdog and SMS control features.
This document provides a description of how to configure an IPSec tunnel on
the GlobeSurfer® III.
This document provides a description of how to configure Port Forwarding rules on the GlobeSurfer® III.
This document provides a description of how to configure the ADSL Failover functionality on the GlobeSurfer® III.
This document provides a description of how to configure a print server and a file server connected to the USB port of the GlobeSurfer III.
GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for Windows 2000, XP and Vista
Supports up to MAC OSX 10.6
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for Windows 2000, XP and Vista
Supports up to MAC OSX 10.6
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
The GlobeTrotter Express 7.2 will be updated to:
Firmware 2.5.2
GlobeTrotter Connect for Windows 2.2.0.536
GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.159
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
The GlobeTrotter Express HSUPA device will be updated to :
Firmware 2.12.3Hd
Windows software : GlobeTrotter Connect 3.0.0.866
MAC software : GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
The GlobeTrotter Express HSUPA device will be updated to :
Firmware 2.12.3Hd
Windows software : GlobeTrotter Connect 3.0.0.866
MAC software : GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
GlobeTrotter GT Max 7.2 will be updated to:
Firmware 2.5.11
GlobeTrotter Connect for Windows 2.3.0.630
GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
GlobeTrotter GT Max 7.2 will be updated to:
Firmware 2.5.11
GlobeTrotter Connect for Windows 2.3.0.630
GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
The GlobeTrotter GT Max HSUPA device will be updated to :
Firmware 2.12.3Hd
Windows software to GlobeTrotter Connect 3.0.0.866
MAC software to GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
The GlobeTrotter GT Max HSUPA device will be updated to :
Firmware 2.12.3Hd
Windows software to GlobeTrotter Connect 3.0.0.866
MAC software to GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
GlobeTrotter GT Max 7.2 will be updated to:
Firmware 2.5.11
GlobeTrotter Connect for Windows 2.3.0.630
GlobeTrotter Connect for MAC 1.3.0.164
Version 3.0.0.866
Connection software for Windows 2000, XP and Vista
Supports Windows 7 only: - NDIS connection mode: Mobile Broadband - GPS mode: legacy + Sensor and Location Platform
No support for Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista
Supports Windows 7 only: - NDIS connection mode: Mobile Broadband - GPS mode: legacy + Sensor and Location Platform
No support for Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista
Supports Windows 7 only: - NDIS connection mode: Mobile Broadband - GPS mode: legacy + Sensor and Location Platform
No support for Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista
Supports Linux kernel versions 2.6.27 to 3.2
Supports Windows 7 only: - NDIS connection mode: Mobile Broadband - GPS mode: legacy + Sensor and Location Platform
No support for Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista
Windows 7 support: - NDIS connection mode : legacy - GPS mode : legacy
Supports Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista and Windows 7
Supports Linux kernel versions 2.6.27 to 3.2
Supports Windows 7 only: - NDIS connection mode: Mobile Broadband - GPS mode: legacy + Sensor and Location Platform
No support for Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista
Windows 7 support: - NDIS connection mode : legacy - GPS mode : legacy
Supports Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista and Windows 7
Supports Linux kernel versions 2.6.27 to 3.2
Supports Windows 7 only: - NDIS connection mode: Mobile Broadband - GPS mode: legacy + Sensor and Location Platform
No support for Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista
Windows 7 support: - NDIS connection mode : legacy - GPS mode : legacy
Supports Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista and Windows 7
Supports Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista and Windows 7
Supports Linux kernel versions 2.6.27 to 3.2
This upgrader will upgrade the iCON 225 to firmware version 2.5.24
Note: This flasher can only upgrade Option standard iCON 225 devices.
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
GlobeTrotter Connect 3.0 for Windows 2000, XP and Vista
GlobeTrotter Connect for MAX OSX 10.3, 10.4, 10.5
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
Firmware upgrader to version 2.12.0
This upgrader is designed for Option standard device only. For devices purchased through a network operator, please contact your operator for assistance.
For MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7
For Windows XP 32 bit (SP3 recomended), Windows Vista 32 & 64 bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
Supports up to MAC OSX 10.6
Upgrade firmware to version 2.12.0Hd and software to GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1.0.1086 for Windows and 3.1.19 for MAC OSX
This upgrader is designed for Option standard device only. For devices purchased through a network operator, please contact your operator for assistance.
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
Supports up to MAC OSX 10.6
Connection software for Windows XP, Vista, and 7 (Legacy mode only)
Upgrade firmware to version 2.12.0Hd and software to GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1.0.1162 for Windows and 3.1.78 for MAC OSX
This upgrader is designed for Option standard device only. For devices purchased through a network operator, please contact your operator for assistance.
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
Supports up to MAC OSX 10.6
Connection software for Windows XP, Vista, and 7 (Legacy mode only)
Upgrade firmware to version 2.12.0Hd and software to GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1.0.1162 for Windows and 3.1.78 for MAC OSX
This upgrader is designed for Option standard device only. For devices purchased through a network operator, please contact your operator for assistance.
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
Enables the user to activate or deactivate the GPS port
Enables the user to activate or deactivate the GPS port
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6
GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for Windows 2000, XP and Vista
Upgrade frimware to version 3.19.0 (HSDPA category to 14.4 mbps) and software to uCan Connect version 2.2.3.230.
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for MAC OSX 10.5, 10.6
GlobeTrotter Connect 3.1 for Windows 2000, XP and Vista
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
The download contains a document on how to use the iCON 711 in Linux.
This driver installer can only be used in Windows 7 Mobile Broadband mode. After installation, connection of the Option device can be made through Windows Mobile Broadband instead of using Option connection managers.
Important note: This driver CANNOT be installed on any other Microsoft OS than on the Windows 7.
If you already have installed the GlobeTrotter Connect, this driver package CANNOT be installed on top. This will create a driver conflict.
Windows 7 Legacy Mode certified drivers.
Note: For use in 5.0.x.x driver upgrade only (e.g. GlobeTrotter Connect). Driver is used in Legacy Mode only. Mobile Broadband features is not supported
uCAN® Connect Standard software for Apple Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 (64-bit; recommended version 10.6.4), Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit; recommended version 10.6.4) and Apple Mac OS X 10.5 (recommended version 10.5.8)
uCAN® Connect software for Windows XP 32bit (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista 32 & 64bit (SP2 recommended) and Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
How to manually add an APN or disable the PIN code of your SIM card
Frequently Asked Questions and answers
Quick and easy set up (also details LED status indicators)
Frequently Asked Questions and answers
Frequently Asked Questions and answers
Board of Directors - Verslag Onafhankelijk Expert - Independent Expert Report: UEST NV Fairness opinion on equity valuation at 31 October 2020
Special Report of the Board of Directors - art. 602
Auditor Special Report - art. 602
Option NV - Auditer Special Report: Uitgifte van Converteerbare Obligaties met opheffing van het voorkeurrecht. Verslag van de Commissaris in het kader van artikel 596 en artikel 598 van het Wetboek van Vennootschappen
Special Report of the Board of Directors: Bijzonder verslag van de Raad van Bestuur overeenkomstig artikelen 583 en 596 juncto 598 van het Wetboek van Vennootschappen over de uitgifte van Converteerbare Obligaties
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The articles of association stipulate that the Board of Directors is composed of a minimum of three and a maximum of nine members, who are appointed by the general shareholders meeting for a maximum period of six years. The Board of Directors has to contain at least three independent directors.
The Board of Directors is currently composed of four members, namely: Eric Van Zele (Chairman of the Board of Directors), Raju Dandu, Martine Reynaers and Paul Matthijs.
Eric Van Zele
Mr. Eric Van Zele currently serves as Chairman of Reynaers Aluminium and Crescent NV. He was recently appointed chairman of the E17 network of hospitals and of the Hermes decision committee of The Flemish agency for Innovation and entrepreneurship. He continues to serve as a director of Barco NV. Prior to his current mandates Eric served as president and CEO of Barco NV in Kortrijk from 2009 thru 2016. He served as CEO of Pauwels International (from 2004 thru 2008) and of Telindus nv (2000 thru 2003). Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Raychem Corporation in Menlo park, CA, USA and as Managing Director of Raychem nv in Leuven, Belgium. (1972 thru 1999). He was nominated “Manager of the Year in 2012” and “ICT Personality of 2013”. Eric holds a masters degree in electrical and mechanical engineering from the KUL in Leuven (1972) and postgraduate degrees in management from Stanford University (1992 CA, USA).
Raju Dandu
Mr. Raju S. Dandu is the Founder-Chairman of Danlaw Inc. USA. He is also the Managing Director of Danlaw Technologies India Ltd. He is responsible for strategic planning and corporate management of both companies. Prior to founding Danlaw Inc., he held positions at the University of Iowa hospitals, Ford Motor Company, Dana Corporation and worked as an independent consultant at General Motors. He holds a bachelors’ degree in electronics engineering from Kakinada, India, a masters in electronics from University of Iowa and an MBA from University of Detroit.
Martine Reynaers
In 1980, Martine started her career as Financial Analyst of Technicon in Paris, a subsidiary of the
American Revlon Group.
In 1982, she was appointed Financial Manager of Wexal International Ltd, an aluminium extrusion
company in Enniscorthy, Ireland.
In 1983, she moved to the Reynaers headquarters in Belgium, where she took up the position of
Financial Manager. From 1986 onwards, Martine has been the Managing Director of Reynaers until
June 2021 when she will retire from this position and take on the role of Chair of the Board.
Paul Matthijs
Next to holding several non-executive advisory positions, Paul Matthijs is COO of Vlerick Business School. Prior to this, Paul Matthijs was CEO of Niko until 2019 and held several senior executive positions in R&D, product management and general management in the Medical Imaging and Entertainment division and the Retail and Advertising Venture of Barco. Mr. Matthijs' career at Barco spanned over 30 years. He holds a Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering and an MBA from the Vlerick Business School.
Guy Sips
Equity Analyst
KBC Securities
E-mail: guy.sips@kbcsecurities.be
Address:
Havenlaan 12 SMK 8374, B-1080 Brussels
Gert De Mesure
Analyst
Vlaamse Federatie van Beleggingsclubs en Beleggers
E-mail: gert.de.mesure@skynet.be
Address:
Langestraat 221, B-2240 Zandhoven
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