Under Coles' leadership, ISYS stated that it will execute on a new strategic direction characterized by an expanded presence in Europe and Asia, specialized vertical-market offerings, a broader channel sales strategy, and a deeper set of embedded search solutions for OEMs and ISVs.

"ISYS has a long, rich history of delivering proven search solutions for organizations worldwide, and we intend to fully leverage that success as we embark on this new phase," said Ian Davies, chairman, ISYS Search Software. "We welcome Scott's leadership and experience in guiding global technology businesses through high-growth initiatives. His insight and direction will be key in establishing ISYS as the premier supplier of information access, discovery and embedded search solutions."

Coles joins ISYS with a background with multinational corporations, holding senior executive roles with companies such as EDS, Lucent Technologies, and Avaya. In the mid-1990s, Scott was the driving force behind the establishment and success of AT&T Bell Labs in Australia.

"I've had the great privilege of working with some of the world's foremost technology organizations, where I had the opportunity to lead sales growth strategies, operational efficiency, and aggressive product development and innovation," said Coles. "As someone who has watched ISYS evolve over the years, I have a tremendous passion for the company's technology and its approach to solving today's pressing information access and management challenges. I look forward to guiding the company's growth and innovation, and helping it become a disruptive force in the market."

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DS2 is the only powerline technology that supports Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) and embedded software support for TR-069 on chip. LLTD protocol from Microsoft is intended to provide effortless, secure and reliable connectivity between devices and PCs, support new connectivity scenarios, and richer experiences for customers. Embedded software support for TR-069 remote management protocol allows Service Providers to remotely access to powerline modems for monitoring, configuring, upgrading and troubleshooting.

Delivering the most advanced powerline communications solution, DS2 has built-in automatic power saving functionality into the Aitana chipset that reduces the power consumption to a minimum when the powerline adapters are not in use and a smart repeating capability providing virtually 100% coverage to build the home network by repeating the signal through an intermediate node.

"The significant growth among consumers in adoption of powerline communications as an ideal solution for bringing broadband to the home and creating home networks has a lot to do with the companies bringing these solutions to consumers. Having the Aitana chipset, with its inherent interoperability and ease-of-use, built into the newest NETGEAR solution will only increase customer demand for powerline communications products," said Victor Dominguez, DS2 VP Sales.

The latest DS2 chipsets and built-in Quality of Service (QoS) ensure fast, high-quality, consistent performance for real-time HD video and audio streaming for a digital media adapter (DMA) like the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer HD (EVA8000), or for IPTV, Internet gaming, and VoIP calls. With data rates up to 200 Mbps, large file transfers to networked storage devices like NETGEAR's ReadyNAS Duo (RND2150) can be up to 12 times faster than previous Powerline networking products, all with automatic push button security that can be configurable to the highest grade 256-bit AES encryption.

Features

-- Up to 200 MbpsaEUR data rates for IPTV, video streaming, and other high-bandwidth applications

-- Pass-thru female power plug to provide noise-filtered power outlet

-- Built-in Quality of Service (QoS) for video, voice, and data

-- Push-button security pairing for ease of setup and use

-- Optional manual or automatic standby functionality for efficient power consumption

-- Predictable and dependable network speeds

-- Latest DS2 analog and digital chipsets for optimum performance, powerline-friendly -- easily coexists with NETGEAR's Wall-plugged or HomePlug compatible products

-- Compatible with NETGEAR HDX101 Powerline HD Adapter

About DS2

DS2 is the leading technology innovator and a global provider of high-speed semiconductor solutions for Powerline Communications and other wire-line network communications products. Led by a very strong team of former executives from IBM, AT&T/Bell-Labs, INTEL, Philips Semiconductors, France Telecom, Ericsson and Cisco we deliver state-of-the-art ICs and software solutions to manufacturers of consumer electronics, home networking and digital entertainment equipment and broadband access products. DS2 invented high-speed Powerline Communications delivering the first 200 Mbps Powerline Communications IC to enable quality multimedia home networking, networked entertainment and broadband access applications to and throughout the home, office, or building, and to and throughout urban and rural communities. Enabling the hidden multimedia network behind the power outlet is the purpose of DS2. Our mission is to connect the Planet.

SOURCE: DS2

DS2 
Ann Whyte, +34 627 00 96 49 
Director of Corporate Communications 
ann.whyte@ds2.es 
or 
US PR for DS2 
Dynamic Flow Marketing 
Hillary Cain, 831-439-2071 
hcain@dynamicflow.com

Stonefield's current venture, eMotive Communications, Inc., focuses on developing and marketing solutions to expand and sustain the mobile media industry. Prior to founding eMotive, Stonefield founded and ran Moviso LLC which he sold to Vivendi Universal in 2002 and again to InfoSpace in 2003. Moviso generated over $500 million in revenue, helping double InfoSpace's stock price by driving five consecutive quarters of record net revenue.

Stonefield executive produced the worldwide mobile program for the LIVE 8 event and the world's first celebrity-based mobile video show. With broad, frontline expertise in interactive media applications and market strategies, he serves on the boards of innovative mobile companies. He has co-authored patents in the media telecom area, is an advisor to venture funds and industry analysts, and has served as an expert panelist on digital entertainment and telephony on five continents.

Michael Dowling is the Chief Executive Officer of Interpret, LLC, an innovative consumer research company that helps companies to bridge the gap between traditional and new media. With nearly 20 years of experience, Dowling has spent his career building new businesses in the entertainment, media and interactive industries.

Prior to founding Interpret, Dowling led the Nielsen Company's growth into emerging industries, such as video games, wireless and broadband. During his tenure, Dowling oversaw strategic planning and led the efforts to consolidate seven separate companies covering the film, video, music and book industries. In the process, Dowling identified an untapped market for VNU, and in 2003, launched the video game unit, Nielsen Interactive Entertainment. A pioneer in new media and measurement, Dowling is widely acknowledged as a thought leader in the in-game advertising industry, working with publishers, console manufacturers and in-game technology companies to establish in-game as a viable alternative to traditional media. Before joining Nielsen, Dowling co-founded and served as President & COO of iFUSE, a youth-oriented media company that provided integrated marketing solutions to major advertisers, such as Evian, Nike, Fox, Warner Bros., and Altoids. Dowling also served as President of Dali Media, a software development company, which built an infrastructure to support massively distributed artificial intelligence for MMOGs.

"Both Michael and Anthony are best-in-class in their respective arenas. I'm ecstatic they chose to become SpectrumDNA Directors," says SpectrumDNA CEO, Jim Banister. "Michael's counsel in measurement and consumer research is inestimably valuable in our work with media companies and advertisers/brands; and Anthony's experience and network in the mobile content arena is unsurpassed. Both of them provide SpectrumDNA an advantage as we commercialize the union of the web and mobile wireless industries."

About SpectrumDNA Inc.

SpectrumDNA, Inc. is a social media studio that develops, incubates, accelerates and packages brand-able digital networking experiences called enginets. Enginets are branded web and wireless-based experiences -- Web 2.0 (and beyond) applications -- empowering users to take active roles in their online communities. http://www.spectrumdna.com

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In hiring Coles, ISYS embarks on a new age of growth at a time when the market for enterprise search and information access is rapidly expanding. Under Coles' leadership, ISYS will execute on a new strategic direction characterized by an expanded presence in Europe and Asia, specialized vertical-market offerings, a broader channel sales strategy, and a deeper set of embedded search solutions for OEMs and ISVs.

"ISYS has a long, rich history of delivering proven search solutions for organizations worldwide, and we intend to fully leverage that success as we embark on this new phase,"

said Ian Davies, chairman, ISYS Search Software. "We welcome Scott's leadership and experience in guiding global technology businesses through high-growth initiatives.

His insight and direction will be key in establishing ISYS as the premier supplier of information access, discovery and embedded search solutions."

Coles joins ISYS with a significant background in the commercialization of innovation for multinational corporations, holding senior executive roles with companies such as EDS, Lucent Technologies and Avaya. In the mid-1990 s, Scott was the driving force behind the establishment and success of AT&T Bell Labs in Australia.

"I've had the great privilege of working with some of the world's foremost technology organizations, where I had the opportunity to lead sales growth strategies, operational efficiency, and aggressive product development and innovation," said Scott Coles, CEO, ISYS. "As someone who has watched ISYS evolve over the years, I have a tremendous passion for the company's technology and its approach to solving today's pressing information access and management challenges. I look forward to guiding the company's growth and innovation, and helping it become a disruptive force in the market."

ISYS is already supporting its new strategic direction with the launch of its new corporate website (http:/ www.isys-search.com), where visitors can learn more about the company's vertical-market and application-specific solutions.

About ISYS? Search Software Established in 1988, ISYS Search Software is a global supplier of information access and discovery solutions for mining intelligence and corporate knowledge. The company's award-winning software suite offers a broad range of search, navigation and discovery solutions for desktop search, intranet search, SharePoint search and embedded search applications. ISYS has been deployed by thousands of organizations operating in a variety of industries, including government, legal, law enforcement, financial services, healthcare and recruitment.

ISYS is headquartered in Sydney and serves its global base of customers via operations in the United States and the United Kingdom. The company's customers include QANTAS, EMC Corp., HP TOWER Software, eTrade Australia, the Department of Justice (Western Australia), and the Office of Queensland Parliamentary Counsel. Additional information can be obtained by phone at +61-2-9439-5800 and via the Web at http://www.isys-search.com .

ISYS and the ISYS logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of ISYS Search Software Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

ISYS Search SoftwareDave Haucke, +1-303-689-9998 ext. 232dave.haucke@isys-search.com or Terry Clift, +61-2-9439-5800 terry.clift@isys-search.com