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Bowers & Wilkins Chooses Frontier to Bring Zeppelin into the Connected Age
Bowers & Wilkins this week launched its new Zeppelin Wireless connected
audio speaker. The technology inside is based on Frontier Silicon's UNDOKTM
audio platform. UNDOKTM is a set of hardware modules,
firmware, APIs and mobile apps which enable a flexible and powerful
experience for connected audio products.
The Zeppelin Wireless retains the instantly recognisable shape of the
original Zeppelin speaker dock, but every other element of the system
has been redesigned to deliver superlative audio performance - and meet
the needs of the connected audio age.
In particular, the new Zeppelin Wireless offers a range of connectivity
options enabled by Frontier's UNDOKTM technology. These
features include Apple Airplay, Bluetooth and Spotify (News - Alert) Connect. The
system also benefits from an updated app control and improved Wi-Fi
specification (including support for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands).
The Zeppelin Wireless will be available in leading retailers globally by
the end of the month.
Evert Jan Huizing, Executive VP of Bowers & Wilkins, said:
"Following the success of the original Zeppelin docking speaker, our
goal was to deliver a new system which would lead the way in connected
audio. We needed the bet connectivity, and a partner who truly
understood what it takes to develop class-leading products. Our close
collaboration with the Frontier team has allowed us to integrate complex
wireless technology and connected audio features into the classic
Zeppelin form - in a timely and effective manner. "
Prem Rajalingham, VP Sales and Marketing at Frontier Silicon,
said: "Bowers & Wilkins have a hard-earned reputation as an innovative
leader in consumer audio. When we had the opportunity to work with them,
we knew we needed to deliver a range of cutting edge features - and
robust connectivity. I am delighted with the outcome of this project."
About Frontier Silicon Limited
Frontier Silicon is the world's leading supplier of integrated circuits
and modules for digital radio and connected audio products. The company
is part of the Toumaz Group, a pioneer in low-power wireless
semiconductor and software technologies for consumer audio and wireless
healthcare.
Frontier Silicon's audio products offer solutions for Connected Audio
and Digital Radio - from silicon through software to production-ready
platform designs. Customers supplied by Frontier Silicon include Bose,
Denon, harman/kardon, Onkyo, Panasonic, Philips (News - Alert), Pioneer, Pure, Roberts,
Sony, TechniSat, Yamaha, and many more.
Frontier Silicon and UNDOK are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Frontier Silicon Ltd.
About Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins is a global leader for premium loudspeaker products and
purveyors of "true sound" with nearly 50 years of audio heritage. Its
innovative, award-winning audio products are an essential element to
audio entertainment whether at home or on the move. Bowers & Wilkins
loudspeakers are highly regarded as the definitive "audio reference", as
demonstrated by their use in leading recording studios throughout the
world including London's famed Abbey Road Studios and Skywalker Sound
in California. The notion that remarkable sound must be experienced to
be fully appreciated is reinforced by the company's motto -"Listen and
you'll see".
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