SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ZiLOG(R) a leading provider of integrated flash microcontrollers, universal remote control and ARM-based solutions continued to strengthen its presence in the European marketplace by announcing today that it has partnered with Europe's Azzurri Technology Limited, a leading distributor of high technology semiconductors and system products.
According to Michael Perlman, ZiLOG's vice president of worldwide distribution, Azzurri will begin distributing and representing ZiLOG's products in Austria, France, Great Britain and Ireland, Germany, Italy and Switzerland as well as provide coverage throughout Eastern Europe. Over the past year ZiLOG has continued to increase its presence in Europe where it enjoys a rich history and track record with some of the region's leading brands.
"This is another indication of our strong commitment to the European marketplace," noted Perlman. "Over the past two years, as our products continue to gain traction and proliferate worldwide, we have enjoyed much success in the number of design wins realized and overall growth, particularly here in Europe where a substantial portion of 8-bit MCU design decisions are made today."
According to Mike Carlucci, president of Azzurri Technology, "We are looking forward to working with ZiLOG throughout Europe and we are equally delighted to play a part in enabling ZiLOG to achieve its European growth plans. Besides supplying existing ZiLOG customers, Azzurri will bring all of its experience, technical know-how and demand creation skills to further promote and design in ZiLOG's newest products."
"Our decision to partner with Azzurri reflects the growing opportunities and demand for our products among the design engineering community in Europe," commented Gregg Smith, ZiLOG's vice president of sales for Europe and the Americas. "Azzurri is a sales organization that is very focused on technical selling and supporting the engineering community very well for the lines on their line card. ZiLOG's expanding microcontroller families continue to win new designs and Azzurri is the kind of well managed, professional organization that we feel proud to work with to continue this success in Europe."
About Azzurri:
Azzurri Technology Limited is one of Europe's leading suppliers of high technology semiconductors and system products. Azzurri has established a first class reputation for introducing technology leaders, whose products provide integrated solutions with size, power and cost savings, to the European electronics market. The Azzurri customer base is wide and varied with the main areas covering industrial, consumer, telecom, medical and military. As a result of intense market competition every customer in these market segments needs to stay one step ahead of its competitors and therefore they look towards companies like Azzurri to bring them the latest technology products that will give them a true competitive edge in their markets.
About ZiLOG:
Founded in 1974, ZiLOG won international acclaim for designing one of the first architectures in the microprocessors and microcontrollers industry. Today, ZiLOG is a leading global supplier of 8-bit micro logic devices. It designs, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of devices for embedded control and communication applications used in consumer electronics, home appliances, security systems, point of sales terminals, personal computer peripherals, as well as industrial and automotive applications. ZiLOG is headquartered in San Jose, California, and employs approximately 500 people worldwide with sales offices throughout Asia, Europe and North America. For more information about ZiLOG and its products, visit the Company's website at: http://www.zilog.com/.
