Pacific-West Technology Companies Have Largest Domestic Presence at 2011 International CES

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More than 630 technology companies based in the pacific-western region of the United States (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington) will showcase their latest consumer electronics (CE) products at the 2011 International CES^®. The world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, the 2011 International CES, will run January 6-9, 2011 and is expecting more than 120,000 attendees from more than 130 countries.

“We feel confident that the 2011 CES is the ideal platform to launch our exciting new products and announce our latest industry partnerships.”

California tech companies represent more than 575 of the 2,500 exhibiting companies at CES. “From green LED displays to innovative 3D technologies for the home, ViewSonic will be pushing the standards of what is possible with our consumer electronics announcements at the 2011 International CES,” said Jeff Volpe, vice president and general manager of ViewSonic, based in Walnut, California. “We feel confident that the 2011 CES is the ideal platform to launch our exciting new products and announce our latest industry partnerships.”

CES will feature 20 market-specific TechZones, including new destinations: 3D@Home, with content creators, service providers and TV manufacturers that make 3D in the home a reality; Access on the Go, with devices changing the way content is accessed, showcasing the most innovative devices in eBooks, netbooks, smartbooks and tablets; Broadband Communications highlighting the role of the underlying infrastructure in expanding broadband capacity; and Connected Home Appliances which will bring white goods to the show floor for the first time in CES history, including the latest interactive, energy efficient and SmartGrid enabled appliances.

“Having made our North American launch at last year’s show, we know the importance and potential impact that 2011 International CES can have on our brand,” said Charles Bellfield, general manager of North America for PURE, based in San Francisco, California.“This year, we will expand our connected audio device lineup and announce new digital content services delivering consumers unparalleled choice and quality.”

Other new TechZones include: Mobile DTV, featuring consumer devices that bring the digital living room to the car and portable devices; the Electric Vehicle TechZone highlighting a full range of high and low speed vehicles, energy storage devices and charging equipment; and Sports and Fitness Tech, focused on tools for the sports enthusiast and key trends impacting the multi-billion dollar sports, fitness and outdoors markets. The 2011 CES is also bringing back highly trafficked EHX@CES, the Gaming Showcase, HDMI, Home Plug, the iLounge Pavilion, CES’ fastest growing TechZone, Location Based Services, Robotics, Safe Driver, Sustainable Planet, USB, Wireless Mobility and Zigbee. Plus lifestyle TechZones: Digital Health, HigherEd Tech, Kids@Play, Mommy Tech and Silvers Summit.

“The 2011 International CES is the ideal platform for us to educate people on the benefits of the G.hn wired home networking standard,” said Matthew Theall, president of HomeGrid Forum, based in Beaverton, Oregon. “The first HomeGrid Forum certified devices debut in early 2011, allowing us to show CES attendees how G.hn links entertainment, home automation, and security products over pre-existing wires in the home.”

Entertainment Matters is a new International CES program for entertainment professionals attending CES, including special exhibits, conference programs and events for the Hollywood community. In addition, the CES Conference Program will feature more than 300 conference sessions with 900 high-level speakers.

“CES is the ideal platform for us to showcase our latest consumer solutions,” said Bill Nguyen, Director of Marketing for IOGEAR, based in Foothill Ranch, California. “As IOGEAR furthers its commitment to providing PC to A/V solutions, we are confident that 2011 CESwill generate maximum exposure for our message.”

For a complete listing of CES exhibitors, please visit the 2011 CES Exhibitor Directory at CESweb.org.

Note to Journalists: Press and blogger information is available in the “For the Press” section of CESweb.org. Media are encouraged to arrive in Las Vegas by Tuesday, January 4, 2011 to take advantage of all the pre-show press events, including State of the Consumer Tech Industry & 2011 CES Trends to Watch, State of the Global CE Industry and CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the 2011 International CES all on January 4, 2011 at the Venetian. CES Press Day will follow on Wednesday, January 5.

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