Advantech and Sigmaline Co-launch UbiQ Scenario Master to Reshape an Intelligent and Blissful Living Space

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (October 23, 2008) – Advantech, a globalleader in Industrial PC & Automation facilities and SigmalineTechnologies (an associate company of Permodalan NasionalBerhad), a professional System Integrator in Safety, Security andHome Automation jointly launch its intelligent home lighting controlsolutions known as ‘UbiQ Scenerio Master’.

‘UbiQ Scenerio Master’ solutions can be integrated with varioussystems for example, with Clipsal’s C-Bus as a master lightingcontrol system in providing a marvelous ambience, be it in thecomfort of the home or business environment. The highly intelligent system can also be controlledremotely through efficient monitoring functions such as through the Internet, Personal Computer andMobile Phone. Users can also manage a variety of audio/video functions for example to dim thelights, adjust the shades or lower the projection screen. All settings can be easily adjusted to modifythe ambience with wonderful lighting effects. The solution provides basic and advanced features,whereby users will experience ubiquitous lifestyle along with convenience in their everyday living.

The ‘UbiQ Scenerio Master’ brings a more versatile intelligent living perfectly suited for all facets of aluxury hotel such as hotel rooms or suites, ballrooms and conference rooms. It is also suited forresidences, office meeting rooms; public areas such as theaters and restaurants.

Currently, UbiQ Scenario Master plays an integral part in numerous real estate development projects,including luxury homes in Taiwan, India, Dubai, Australia, and many other international properties.One of its key focuses lies in its lighting scenario control with its user-friendly interface to providejoyful and intelligent living.

UbiQ-470 on the other hand, is an ‘In-wall Touch Panel’ which comes in stylish, sleek industrialdesign and easy installation. With its friendly user-interface, the panel works tremendously well incontrolling lighting in accordance to scenarios and atmospheres of users’ wish. It can also beintegrated with the home security systems for example strategically placed CCTV cameras outside thehouse can relay visitors’ images to points of access control.

Advantech VP Henry Lee states that “We see thethriving market trend in broadband internet accessand digital home and therefore began full-scale inresearch and development in digital homeapplications. The story could be traced back to 2001,when the first construction project of Japan,Roppongi Hills by Mori Building started. This wasthe largest property development in the Roppongidistrict at that time. Indeed, the milestone markedAdvantech’s diversified efforts in digital building automation and digital home automation design”

With the convergence in communication, intelligent appliances and digital home concepts, intelligenthomes or business environment have become a new dominance in the real estate scene. In view of thecurrent market trend, Mok Siew Wah, the Executive Director of Sigmaline Technologies says“Customers’ needs today have evolved from mere luxury to desired intelligent environment andconvenience”. In view of the soaring market demand, Advantech infuses her cutting edge embeddedePlatform system technology into this segment base on the concept of bringing comfort, convenience,safety and energy-savings to users’ everyday living.

Advantech may be relatively young in this market sector but Advantech remains highly competitive interms of quality and knowledge provision in digital home products. Amongst the much strength lie thearea of price competitiveness, user affordability and the embedded technology, which allows for thesystem to be customized in accordance to specific users’ requirements.