ARM joins the board of Reciva

Reciva is delighted to announce that ARM, a shareholder for the past five years, has agreed to join the board of directors with immediate effect. Ian Drew, EVP Marketing and a member of ARM’s executive committee, has been designated to represent ARM at Reciva board meetings.

“ARM’s experience of providing innovative diverse solutions complements Reciva’s market approach, so we are pleased to accept the position on the board of Reciva,” explained Drew. ”Reciva has a fresh approach to providing key audio solutions and is well positioned to leverage the increased demand for content”.

“This development is a sign of the growing maturity of the market”, commented Ben Terrell; CEO of Reciva. “Whereas a few years ago we dealt predominantly with customers developing internet radio products, we are now also seeing a pipeline of smart phone apps, connected TV and automotive projects using our technology. “

About Reciva®

Reciva is a global leader in Internet radio technology.

Reciva Connect Plus™ is at the heart of all Reciva-enabled Internet radios. Reciva’s technology is available in the form of the Barracuda or Stingray hardware modules or as a Web API, all of which provide consumer electronics (CE) companies and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) a turnkey solution. Reciva products can be used to add Internet Radio and Media Player functionality to net connected devices including Internet Radios, DAB and FM based products, TV’s, Set Top Boxes, Games Consoles, Automotive, Hospitality, Laptops, Netbooks, PC’s and Tablets as well as mobile platforms such as iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, Symbian, Web OS, and RIM.

Reciva’s Gateway technology delivers regularly updated and verified Internet radio station lists to Reciva Connect Plus, allowing listeners to access over 20,000 online radio broadcasts without the need for a PC. The Reciva Radio Portal, www.reciva.com, enables listeners to access Internet Radio and radios.reciva.com offers the addition of subscription based music services from companies such as Aupeo, BlogTalkRadio, Live365, Mediafly, MP3Tunes, NPR, Pandora, Podcast.com, Rhapsody, and Sirius XM Radio.

ABOUT ARM

ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM’s comprehensive product offering includes 32-bit RISC microprocessors, graphics processors, video engines, enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories, high-speed connectivity products, peripherals and development tools. Combined with comprehensive design services, training, support and maintenance, and the company’s broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies.