Berkeley Mineral Resources Regulatory News (BMR)

11 Sep 2006 07:01

Tecteon PLC11 September 2006 TECTEON PLC Final Release of Voice Quality software for Qstik's Bluetooth Headset Tecteon PLC ("Tecteon" or "the Company"), a leading provider of voice quality,comfort listening and hearing protection technologies and solutions hasdelivered its final voice quality software stack to Qstik Plc. QSTIK has begun manufacturing its first product, EVOQ, a premium mobileBluetooth headset, featuring Tecteon's military grade Bi-Directional NoiseCancellation, Adaptive Echo Cancellation, Acoustic Shock Limiter and AutomaticSpeech Level Control software. The software is specifically designed for harshnoisy environments and it significantly enhances audio quality in both incomingand out-going directions. QSTIK, commented "These are exciting times as Qstik launch our first consumer electronicsproduct, namely the EVOQ Bluetooth headset. Qstik have overcome major challengesin integrating different technologies to deliver a unique product with excellentperformance. The voice quality software from Tecteon has produced the requirement that Qstik were seeking. As part of the sales strategy, Qstik has appointed experienced sales individuals with strong connections in the distribution channels, service providers and the network operators in the mobile phone sector. The initial feedbacks are very encouraging, and Qstik has started our first phase of volume production." Masoud Ahmadi, Managing Director of Tecteon, added: "I am very satisfied with the final release of the software for the EVOQ and Ibelieve that EVOQ has significant and unique added features compared to itsrivals in the market. This has been a great experience and opportunity forTecteon for its first entry into the wireless headset arena. This will open anew market for us. I would also like to thank my engineering team's enthusiasmand hard work for delivering such a great and unique software in such a shortperiod of time." For further information please contact: Tecteon PLC Tel: 020 8446 5005 Masoud Ahmadi, Managing Director http://www.tecteon.com Editors' Note About Tecteon PLC Established in mid 2001, with its head office in London, UK, Tecteon PLCdevelops and markets voice enhancement software technologies and algorithmsrunning on a range of DSP platforms. Tecteon technologies provide voice quality,comfort listening and hearing protection in wired and wireless voicecommunication systems, ranging from peripheral devices to telecom infrastructureequipment, examples include: Headsets (call centre, personal, police, pilots,military, fire-fighters), telephony (business, SMEs, residential), switches(PSTN, soft-switches, gateways), digital mobile radios, mobile phones,hands-free kits and AV conferencing units. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange