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Icron Technologies Corporation Shareholders Approve Plan of Arrangement

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:11:23 -0700

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, August 10, 2011 – Icron Technologies Corporation (TSX-V: IT) (“Icron”) announces that it has received shareholder approval for the proposed plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”) with Pender Financial Group Corporation and 7895461 Canada Inc.

Icron Technologies Announces Special Meeting Date

Tue, 5 Jul 2011 09:09:09 -0700

BURNABY, British Columbia, July 4, 2011 – Icron Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture Exchange: IT) a global leader in the design and manufacturing of high-performance USB and video extension solutions today announced that it has scheduled a Special Meeting of Shareholders.

Icron Technologies Corporation Announces Proposed Going-Private Transaction

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:14:11 -0700

Vancouver, BC June 21, 2011 Icron Technologies Corporation (TSX-V: IT) (Icron) announces that it has entered into an arrangement agreement with Pender Financial Group Corporation ("Pender") (the Arrangement Agreement) pursuant to which it is proposed that an affiliate of Pender, 7895461 Canada Inc. (the "Purchaser"), will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares and options of Icron by way of a plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act.

Icron Introduces ExtremeLink™ 4500 KVM Extender at 2011 Consumer Electronics' Show

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:52:25 -0800

BURNABY, British Columbia and LAS VEGAS, Nevada – January 05, 2011 – Icron Technologies (TSX Venture: IT), providers of high performance video and USB extension solutions, today made available its ExtremeLink™ 4500 KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) extender to OEMs in North and South America, Europe and Asia for remote desktop applications in the industrial automation, medical imaging, pro-audio/visual, digital signage and small business markets. Rose Electronics is the first OEM partner to begin shipping the ExtremeLink™ 4500 and is introducing it into the market under their CrystalView™ brand.

Icron and Intersil to Demonstrate Industry's First 20-Meter USB 3.0 Extension Cable at CES 2011

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:15:59 -0800

BURNABY, British Columbia and Milpitas, CA – January 5, 2011 Icron Technologies (TSX Venture: IT), providers of high performance video and USB extension solutions, and Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today announced they will be demonstrating their jointly-developed, industry’s first 20-meter USB 3.0 extension cable designed for home connectivity, digital signage, medical imaging and industrial automation applications.

Icron Launches Video and USB Extension Solutions at Korea Electronics Show 2010 (KES)

Fri, 8 Oct 2010 10:58:40 -0700

Icron Launches Video and USB Extension Solutions at Korea Electronics Show 2010 (KES) Icron, and newly appointed representative firm Soltron, to showcase ExtremeLink™ KVM Extender and Ranger USB Extender product families KES 2010 Booth Number M1139

BURNABY, British Columbia October 6, 2010 Icron Technologies (TSX Venture: IT), leading providers of high performance video and USB extension solutions, announced today the appointment of Soltron Corporation as its representative in Korea. Icron and Soltron will make their debut at the 2010 Korea Electronics Show (KES) from October 12-15 in Seoul, Korea. Product demonstrations include Icron's award-winning ExtremeUSB® technology and the new ExtremeLink 3500, ExtremeLink Link 4500, and ExtremeLink 5100 line of KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) extenders; as well as their Ranger 2204, 2212, and 2224 USB Extenders.

Icron Introduces New High-Performance Family of KVM Extenders for the Industrial Automation, Medical, and Digital Signage Markets

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 03:38:28 -0700

New ExtremeLink Product Family Supports DVI, Audio, and USB 2.0 up to 500 Meters

BURNABY, B.C., June 8, 2010 - Icron Technologies (TSX Venture: IT), leading providers of ExtremeUSB® USB extension solutions, has launched its new ExtremeLink family of KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) extenders that combine high quality HD video and USB 2.0 peripheral support for remote desktop applications within the office, factory floor, hospital or retail/commercial environment. I

Icron Announces New ExtremeUSB® Ranger Product Family for Industrial, Commercial and Medical Markets

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:37:24 -0800

USB Ranger 2200 products extend high-speed USB 2.0 over Cat 5 and Fiber Optics at distances up to 10km, offering simple, cost effective connectivity solutions

BURNABY, B.C., Feb. 11, 2010 - Icron Technologies (TSX Venture: IT), leading providers of ExtremeUSB® USB extension solutions, announced its new USB Ranger® 2200 family of products: * USB Ranger® 2212: USB 2.0 Cat 5 Extender with Remote Power * USB Ranger® 2204: USB 2.0 Cat 5 Extender * USB Ranger® 2224: Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender * USB Ranger® 2244: Long Reach Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender The USB Ranger 2200 family of USB extenders utilizes Icron's leading edge and patented ExtremeUSB® technology to provide true USB 2.0 connections over long wires at data rates up to 480Mbps. I

Icron Announces Wireless PC-on-TV Platform Delivering Complete PC Functionality on any TV

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 08:28:22 -0800

PC-on-TV Demonstration at CES 2010 Leverages Performance Synergies of Icron's ExtremeLink™ and ExtremeUSB® Technologies

BURNABY, B.C., Jan. 7, 2010 - Icron Technologies (TSX Venture: IT), leading providers of ExtremeUSB® USB extension solutions, announced its new ExtremeLink™ PC-on-TV platform that combines video and USB streaming from a PC to any TV in the home. Consumers can utilize any TV in the home as a full performance PC with the ability to email, surf the web, play PC games, watch online video content and more; all with standard USB peripheral functionality such as keyboard, mouse, webcam, flash drive, and other popular USB devices.

Industry's First USB over DisplayPort Technology Demonstration at CES

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 06:00:07 -0800

Shown at CES 2010, USB 2.0 over DisplayPort 1.1a Enables New Features while Reducing Cable Clutter, Complexity and Cost

BURNABY, B.C., Jan. 6, 2010 - Icron Technologies (TSX Venture: IT), leading providers of ExtremeUSB® USB extension solutions, announced it will be showing the industry's first USB over DisplayPort technology demonstration at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics showcase in Las Vegas, January 7th – 10th. Developed in cooperation with STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), the demonstration utilizes Icron's LionsGate ASIC, featuring ExtremeUSB® and transports native DisplayPort 1.1a and high-bandwidth USB 2.0 over a single standard DisplayPort cable, at a distance of 15 meters.

Icron Announces ExtremeUSB® over HDBaseT Technology Demo at CES 2010

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:55:39 -0800

Icron Delivers Remote USB Functionality to Valens' HDBaseT Uncompressed 1080p Video Platform

BURNABY, B.C., Dec, 16, 2009 - Icron Technologies (TSX Venture: IT), the leading provider of USB extension solutions, announced the successful integration of its patented ExtremeUSB® technology with Valens' HDBaseT technology for adding remote USB functionality to the HDBaseT whole-home uncompressed 1080p video distribution platform.

Icron Achieves Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 Award

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:15:23 -0700

219% Revenue Growth Attributed to Icron's Dedicated Staff and Innovative ExtremeUSB® Technology Solutions

BURNABY, B.C., Oct. 20, 2009 - Icron Technologies (TSX Venture: IT), the leading provider of USB extension solutions, has been named to Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 500, a ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth during the five year period from 2004 to 2008. Icron grew 219% during this period.

Icron ExtremeUSB® Technology Well Represented at InfoComm 2009

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 14:35:18 -0700

Icron's ExtremeUSB technology is used by a growing number of international OEMs

BURNABY, B.C., July 7, 2009 - Icron Technologies (TSX Venture: IT), the leading provider of USB extension solutions, announces that over twenty companies at InfoComm 2009, the largest, most comprehensive event in the Pro-AV industry, have Icron's patented ExtremeUSB® technology embedded in their products. Over the past year, Icron's steady increase in business partnerships has been attributed to its unique patented USB extension technology that maintains the USB protocol in its native format, and extends it over Cat 5, Fiber, and Wireless transmission technologies at distances up to 25 miles (40km).

Icron to Demo PC-on-TV Connectivity Solution over 802.11n at the Connections Digital Living Conference

Tue, 26 May 2009 11:42:29 -0700

Unique home connectivity solutions powered by Icron's ExtremeUSB® will be demonstrated at Icron's Booth #315

BURNABY, B.C., May 26, 2009 - Icron Technologies (TSX Venture: IT), the leading provider of USB extension solutions, announced today that it will be demonstrating new and innovative PC-on-TV connectivity solutions based on its patented ExtremeUSB® technology, at Connections 2009, the Digital Living Conference and Showcase. Demonstrations of Icron's PC-on-TV solution will take place at the Icron Booth (Booth# 315), at the Santa Clara Convention Center on June 2 - 4th.

InFocus Partners with Icron to Enhance USB Connectivity of its Digital Projectors

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 03:46:15 -0800

Digital Projection Market Leader Leverages Icron's USB Extension Technology to Enhance Ease of Use and Connectivity Options

WILSONVILLE, Ore., and BURNABY, B.C., March 3, 2009 - InFocus® Corporation (NASDAQ: INFS), the industry pioneer in digital projection technology, today announced that it has partnered with Icron Technologies (TSX Venture: IT), the leading provider of USB extension solutions, to enhance consumers connectivity options for InFocus' DisplayLink-enabled projectors.

Icron Technologies Announces Management Change

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:45:40 -0800

BURNABY, B.C. January 19, 2009 – Icron Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: IT) today announced that Robert Eisses has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Eisses will also leave the company's board.

Icron to Showcase PC to TV Connectivity Solutions at International CES 2009

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 05:00:42 -0800

Unique Wireless and Powerline home connectivity solutions powered by ExtremeUSB will be showcased at Parks Associates Connections Reception, and the DS2 Booth and the CES show floor

BURNABY, B.C. January 5, 2009 – Icron (TSX Venture: IT), the leading providers of UBS extension and bridging solutions, today announced that it will be demonstrating new and innovative PC to TV connectivity solutions based on its patented ExtremeUSB® technology at CES.

Thinklogical Leverages Icron Technology

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:30:21 -0800

KVM Extension Device Provider Leverages Icron Technology to Enable USB Connectivity at Distances up to 25 miles without Quality Loss or Transmission Delays

BURNABY, B.C. December 10, 2008 – Icron (TSX Venture: IT), the leading providers of UBS extension solutions, today announced that Thinklogical, a leading manufacturer and provider of KVM extension, switching and secure console server devices, has deployed Icron's ExtremeUSB® Core Design License to enhance functionality of its new VelocityKVM system.

Nihon Kohden Deploys Icron USB Extension Technology

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:24:59 -0800

Nihon Kohden Deploys Icron USB Extension Technology to Improve Functionality of Advanced EEG Medical Diagnostic Instruments Innovative Neuro-Diagnostic Solution Leverages Icron ExtremeUSB® for USB Extension and System Power

BURNABY, B.C. November 10, 2008 – Icron (TSX Venture: IT), the leading providers of UBS extension solutions, today announced Nihon Kohden, manufacturers of comprehensive and innovative neuro-diagnostic and monitoring instrumentation, has deployed Icron's Ranger 110 product to bolster the capabilities and effectiveness of its Neurofax EEG-1100A instruments.

Icron to Showcase ExtremeUSB® Technology at Microsoft WinHEC 2008

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:06:55 -0800

USB Extension Solutions Bridge Gap between the PC and the Living Room

BURNABY, B.C. October 29, 2008 – Icron Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: IT), the leading providers of USB extension and bridging solutions, today announced it will be exhibiting at Microsoft WinHEC 2008, a conference designed to explore the future engineering and business directions for PC and device hardware and a showcase for new Microsoft Windows technologies.

Icron Strengthens USB Extension Patent Portfolio

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 09:14:41 -0800

Newly Acquired Patent Increases Icron's USB Patent Portfolio to 19

BURNABY B.C. October 1, 2008 – Icron Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: IT), the developers of ExtremeUSB®, today announced that it has acquired, from the original third party inventor, an early unassigned USB extension patent that further strengthens its existing patent portfolio on USB extension solutions. Icron's USB patent portfolio now numbers 19 issued or pending patents.

Icron Ranked #44 in 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 50

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:16:51 -0800

BURNABY, B.C. September 25, 2008 – Icron Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: IT), the developers of ExtremeUSB®, the USB extension and bridging technology, is ranked #44 among the 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing Canadian technology companies, based on the percentage of revenue growth over five years.

Icron Releases Next Generation USB 2.0 Core Modules for Embedded Applications

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:25:37 -0800

ExtremeUSB 2.0 Core 2100 Modules Enable True 480Mbps, Long Range USB 2.0 Connectivity for Embedded Medical, Industrial Automation, KVM, and Digital Home Applications

BURNABY, B.C. August 12, 2008 – Icron Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: IT), the developers of ExtremeUSB® today announced the release of the ExtremeUSB 2.0 Core 2100 Module daughter boards. Implementing Icron's latest generation ExtremeUSB extension technology, the highly integrated Core 2100 Modules offer twice the range at half the price of previous Icron USB 2.0 solutions.