Southern Technology Companies Shine Brightly at the 2008 International CES

More than 170 technology companies from the Southern region of the United States will showcase their latest consumer electronics products at the 2008 International CES - the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow. Together, these exhibitors make the Southern U.S. the third most represented domestic region at CES and cover more than 30 different consumer technology categories, including emerging technologies, gaming hardware and software and digital imaging.
The 2008 International CES runs January 7-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada and will feature 2,700 exhibitors debuting their latest innovations in consumer technology throughout a record-setting 1.8 million net square feet of exhibit space.
Consumer media and dealer meetings are two of Kyodo America’s (KA) favorite things about CES. “We are very excited to showcase the LawnBott robotic mowers at the 2008 International CES due to the tremendous reach of the show,” said John Tarvin, marketing manager for KA Home Robotics, based in Lawrenceville, Georgia. “KA will give CES attendees a worldwide exclusive, first look at our newest robotic mower model, never before released to the industry or public. Broadening our reach beyond the typical Lawn & Garden Shows, CES gives us a unique opportunity to show how modern technology is changing the way we do very mundane jobs around the home.”
Several key attractions are housed in and around the 2008 CES show floor. Key attractions include: BMW’s Sauber F1 Team Pit Lane Park, featuring live racing from the BMW Sauber F1 Team and the Formula BMW Team; Content@CES, a must-see hub in the LVCC Central Hall featuring companies that create, deliver and distribute content; the Digital Imaging Showcase, featuring the latest digital imaging technologies from more than 30 companies; the Gaming Showcase, a key exhibit space highlighting the latest in gaming hardware and software and Wireless World, featuring the entire wireless technology value chain from manufacturers to distribution to content and accessories.
This year’s CES will be exciting for Metra where it will introduce lifestyle and technology products designed to give retailers the opportunity to stay on top of consumer trends. “It is the perfect venue to reach out to current and new customers to show them how Metra is there to support their businesses,” said Bill Lauer, vice president of Holly Hill, Florida-based Metra. “By offering complete lines of video, security, marine, OEM integration and an expanded mix of installation products, Metra can say that we are the one-stop shop for all their needs.”
CES will host more than 20 market-specific TechZones. Several of these TechZones will be at the Sands/Venetian which also is home to the award-winning Innovations Showcase. These TechZones will highlight the latest innovations, technologies and trends in consumer electronics including IP, Mobile Internet & WiMax, NFC Forum, Podcasting and Robotics.
“With touch screens, smarter smart phones, mobile broadband, open platforms and new mobile operating systems – 2008 is going to be an incredibly exciting year for the mobile industry,” said Bill Ogle, chief marketing officer, Samsung Telecommunications America, Richardson, Texas. “Samsung Mobile is excited to be at CES this year to showcase some of the key features and products that we believe will help to lead the way.”
Straight Wire, based in Hollywood Florida, has been exhibiting at CES for more than 20 years and finds the show worthwhile and productive. “Companies that do not exhibit at CES are at a competitive disadvantage by not having a presence,” said Steven Hill, president, Straight Wire. “Due to the large number of international and new attendees from all facets of the CE industry, it is foolish not to have a booth, regardless of size.”
For a complete listing of CES exhibitors by geographic location or product category, please visit our Exhibitor Directory online at CESweb.org.
Note to Journalists: Press and analyst registration plus detailed press conference information is available in the Press Room section of CESweb.org. Journalists are encouraged to arrive in Las Vegas by Saturday, January 5, 2008 to take advantage of all the pre-show press events, including State of the Industry, Audio Press Briefing and CES Unveiled, the official press event of the 2008 International CES all on January 5, 2008 in the Venetian.
Source: pr-usa.net