by Scott Bronstad | Jan 10, 2005 | Announcements, End Of Life
Summary
On January 10, 2005, BPM Microsystems announces the End of Life plans for BPDOS software and legacy programmer products.
Details
BPM Microsystems has decided to End of Life its BPDOS software product and programmers with legacy site technology***. Below is the timeline for the end of life plan:
Timeline
- January 1, 2005 – End of life for BPDOS announced
- December 2005 – Final Release of BPDOS available to customers via website download
- January 1, 2006 – BPDOS algorithms after this date are available only for a fee* and will require a valid Software Support Agreement where applicable**
– Algorithm development in BPDOS will have increased technology limitations
– No software bug fixes will be performed
- December 1, 2006 – No additional BPDOS device requests will be accepted
- January 1, 2008 – No BPM software (Windows) released after this date will support legacy site technology***
*Requirement – In addition to charging a fee per algorithm, BPM requires that concurrent and automated customers have a valid Software Support Agreement for the intended supported machine to request a BPDOS algorithm. Engineering programmer users will be charged the algorithm addition fee only. BPM Microsystems reserves the right to “No Bid” any algorithm request based on technology limitations. Once the algorithm addition is complete, the software version will be made available to the customer via a password protected FTP download site. If two algorithms are purchased at separate time periods, the last software version available for download via FTP site will have all algorithms purchased by that customer. Device additions should continue to be made via the BPM Microsystems website.
**Software Support Agreements (software contract) for BPDOS – Contract for BPDOS and BPWIN will be the same price and agreement. A prorated Software Support Agreement can be purchased in 2006 with a minimum of a six-month term for BPDOS units. No additional BPDOS device requests will be accepted beyond December 1, 2006. The 2 GDP algorithms and free flash algorithms included with Software Support Agreements cannot apply to BPDOS algorithms after December 31, 2005. No software “bug” fixes will be performed after December 31, 2005. Effective December 1, 2004 no feature requests will be performed on BPDOS. All current feature requests for BPDOS are declined for development.
***Legacy Site Technology Product Models
Engineering: Only supported on special software – EP-1, 1100, 1128, 1132, 1140, 1500. Currently supported by software – 1148, 1200, Actel Silicon Sculptor
Concurrent: 2000, 2100, 2500, 2510, 2600M
Automated: 3100, 4100, 3500, 4500, 3510, 4510
Tester: 340, 350, 360, 370
Peripherals: 3×00 Labeler, Pro Automation Tray Stacker, Synrad Laser, Excel Laser, TM300 Tape Loader
by Scott Bronstad | Oct 13, 1999 | Awards
BP Microsystems Inc., based in Houston, Texas has been named one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. magazine, which today released its annual ranking of the Inc. 500, the comprehensive guide to America’s fastest-growing private companies.
The Inc. 500, published on October 15th, is an exclusive report on the companies and CEOs who are changing the face of American business. Noteworthy alumni include such household corporate names as Microsoft and Patagonia.
Established in 1985, BP Microsystems, Inc. is a global supplier of engineering and production device programmers and the leading supplier of vision-based automated programming systems. Setting the standard in device support, performance, ease-of-use, and cost-of-ownership, BP Microsystems provides total device programming solutions with a variety of device programmers including Universal Programmers, Concurrent Programming Systems®, Fine-Pitch Automated Programming Systems, and In-Line Programming Systems.
“The reason for making the Inc. 500 is simple,” said David Loeschner, Executive Vice President. “Our product line is strong, innovative, and we listen to the needs of our customers. Our goal is to provide our customers with a broad range of programming solutions, from single-site engineering programmers all the way to In-Line Programming Systems for SMT lines.”
California tops the Inc. 500 with 75 companies on the list and Texas is second with 38 firms. Virginia and Massachusetts tie for third, with 27 companies each. Georgia and New York share the fourth spot (24) and Illinois (23) rounds out the top five. The sales by the 18th annual Inc. 500 companies increased by an average of 1,715% (an average of over $22 million) in just five years.
A look at the Inc. 500 by industry indicates that, as in past years, computer-related companies dominate the rankings (46% of the 500), a 10% increase from the 1998 rankings. The remainder of the list is comprised of companies from the following industries: business services (15%), consumer goods and services (10%), financial services (6%), telecommunications (5%), construction (5%), health/medical (4%), industrial products (4%), transportation (2%), media (1%) and environment (1%).
This marks the 18th year that Inc. 500 has charted the progress of America’s most innovative and successful entrepreneurs. To be eligible for the Inc. 500, companies have to be independent and privately held through 1998, have at least $200,000 in sales in the base year, 1994, and their 1998 sales must have exceeded their 1997 sales. The ranking is based on the percentage increase in sales from 1994 through 1998. Holding companies, regulated banks, and regulated utilities are not eligible. Inc. verified all information using tax forms and financial statements from certified public accounts and by conducting interviews with company officials. BP ranked 475.
by Scott Bronstad | Aug 26, 1999 | Announcements, News
Houston, Texas- August 26, 1999– BPM Microsystems Inc., the leader in device programming solutions, announced record sales growth with their best month ever. In July, sales revenues topped the $3 million-dollar mark.
July sales surpassed the previous record 2 million-dollar month, giving further evidence of BP’s remarkable growth and focus on the customer. BP credits the increase in sales revenues to outstanding products, support, and customer service.
“ The reason is simple,” said David Loeschner, Executive Vice President. “Our product line is strong, innovative, and we listen to the needs of our customers.”
“Customers have become increasingly interested in the Fifth Generation Technology boards and system upgrades,” said Loeschner. “Customers using our latest programming technology are receiving the benefits of 400% faster programming times.”
