Icron Technologies is pleased to announce the appointment of Thorsten Goeken as our New Director of Channel Sales, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa).

Based in Munich, Germany, Mr. Goecke will oversee the management of channel sales activities over EMEA territories and lead Icron’s rapid growth in the region, including the company’s expansion into Information Technology (IT), Industrial, Education and Medical markets.

Mr. Goecke has extensive experience in sales and business development. Prior to joining Icron, he worked as the Managing Director for Gefen Distribution GmbH in the European Pro Audio/Visual market and previously was Sales Manager for SDI GmbH.

Mr. Goecke will report directly to Thomas Strade, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Icron Technologies.

“Thorsten brings to us extensive business acumen and a deep understanding of our technology portfolio and the markets we serve,” said Tom Strade, VP of Sales and Business Development, Icron Technologies. “I am confident Thorsten will advance the growth of Icron’s USB and Video extension products in the EMEA markets.”

“I’m delighted to join Icron as Channel Sales Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa. This diversified region has exciting potential for growth, and I look forward to working with our customers and the Icron team,” added Thorsten Goecke, Channel Sales Director EMEA, Icron Technologies.

To learn more about Icron’s USB and Video extender solution in the EMEA markets – please feel free to email Thorten Goecke.

We recently added a new product line, the USB Extension Core 2200 Modules, for our customers who need to add USB extension to a larger more complex system.   USB extension solutions are ideal for a number of applications including industrial automation/control, KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) extension for remote desktops, security, digital signage, home network integration, accessing remote medical devices, and extending interactive white boards.

There are four Core 2200 Modules: Core 2210, 2220, 2230, and 2240.  Each module offers a unique transmission interface supporting different types of USB devices.  Depending on the target market and use case a specific Core Module can be used.  For example, in industrial automation/control applications where a keyboard and mouse needs to be extended up to 300 meters away from the computer, the Core 2210 would be integrated into the design.

One of the exciting features of the Core 2200 Modules is that there are multiple products available depending on what use cases need to be supported.  The modules come in a 200 pin SO-DIMM form factor along with full reference designs for integration.   This allows many applications that require USB extension an easy to source connector and flexible integration in the design.

Form Factor of Core 2200 Modules

If you are interested in learning more about  how to use the Core 2200 Modules in your application contact sales@icron.com or visit the product web page.

Here’s a look at some of the events for technology companies to exhibit, attend meetings, or walk the floor in the US, Korea, and Japan.

IBC in Amsterdam took place September 8-11 with 48,000 visitors and over 1,000 companies. One of the highlights of the show was a new Connected World area featuring Digital Signage, IPTV and Mobile TV. Companies exhibiting at this show included manufacturers such as Panasonic, IBM, Gefen and ThinkLogical.

During September 22-26 there is the CEDIA event in Atlanta, Georgia that brings together companies and technologies interested in audio, video, lighting, security, home networking, environmental controls, and automation. This year they have a new future technology pavilion to showcase 3D video and 10.2 surround.

Next month, in Korea there is the largest IT show in Asia, the Korea Electronics Show (KES), October 14-18. The show draws more than 80,000 participants with exhibits showcasing home entertainment, PC & personal digital-info devices, semiconductors, communication/broadcasting equipment and industrial electronic goods.  Exhibitors at KES range from the large companies, such as LG and Samsung, to smaller more niche companies such as Icron.

In Japan, December 1-3, there is the Embedded Technology show. Exhibitors range from Hitachi, Microsoft to ARM.  Icron’s distributor partner, Bay Technologies, will be exhibiting USB extension products for industrial automation, medical and measurement markets.

December 8-10 in Japan is the ITE event (International Technical Exhibition on Image Technology and Equipment).  20,000 participants attend this event that’s been running for 32 years.

And of course the not to be missed CES 2011 event in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The show attracts 120,000 professionals and 5,000 media and bloggers. Check out the video about CES 2011:

CES 2011 speaker keynotes listed, so far, are Microsoft, Samsung and Verizon. To register for CES, click here.  See you at CES where Icron will be demonstrating new video and USB extension technologies at the show.

Will you be there as well?