edacentrum "edaTrend DAC08" Report Now Available Publicly

Business Wire, July 15, 2008

Comprehensive Report Covers Essential Trends Discussed at DAC08 Conference

HANNOVER, Germany -- Addressing sustained demand for its comprehensive reports, edacentrum - an independent institution that promotes research and development in electronic design automation (EDA) technology - today announced the public availability of its prestigious edaTrend DAC08 conference report. This unique detailed report summarizes and analyzes industry and business trends discussed at the 45th Design Automation Conference (DAC) 2008, held in Anaheim, CA, USA. Prepared by edacentrum's team of "on the spot" EDA experts, the edaTrend DAC08 report is an ideal record of significant discussions at the conference.

The report focuses on essential industry, technology and business trends highlighted and discussed in DAC 2008 conference keynote addresses, panel discussions, and some special sessions, as well as issues raised on the exhibition floor. It also contains source and reference information, and a short written evaluation with ratings for each session.

Backed by six years of experience publishing edaTrend reports, the edacentrum team provides the industry's only extensive coverage and analysis of the DAC and DATE conferences and exhibitions. Its unique collection of annual reports offers quick and concise insight, and efficient access to the latest business and industry trends.

Pricing and Availability

edacentrum's edaTrend DAC08 report is available as either a compact, easy-to-read paperback format or a personally released PDF document. It is priced at EUR 250.00 plus tax, where applicable, and discounts apply for participants of the 45th DAC and partner organizations. The first 10 purchasers will receive a copy of the report free of charge. For additional information about the report, please visit http://www.edacentrum.de/edatrend/ or order it online at: https://secure.edacentrum.de/edatrend/shop/.

About edacentrum

edacentrum is an independent organization dedicated to the promotion of research and development in electronic design automation (EDA). Its main role is to initiate, evaluate and supervise industry-driven EDA R&D projects and to provide individual services in the EDA sector. It also encourages cluster research projects and EDA networks, combining and reinforcing the EDA expertise of universities and research institutes. The edacentrum provides individual services in the EDA sector, including consulting, project management, and organizing trainings, workshops and networking events; it also serves as a communication platform for the EDA community. The edacentrum actively engages with organizations to sensitize higher management levels, the public and the political arena to the central importance of design automation in solving system and semiconductor complexity problems in microelectronics.