January 05, 2011, Irvine, California – Advantech, the embedded platform and integration services provider announces a new series of embedded boards based on the new 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor, featuring intelligent performance, power efficiency, and integrated Intel® HD graphics with DX10.1 support. As a premier member of the Intel® Embedded Alliance, Advantech is continuously developing and delivering cutting edge solutions based on the latest Intel® platforms with proven high performance, reliability, longevity and excellent design quality to help customers decrease time-to-market. The 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 processor-based platforms by Advantech range from Computer On Modules, Industrial Motherboards, Slot Single Boards to Embedded Systems. These high-end platforms provide targeted performance for multi-tasking and high-quality digital media solutions. They serve a wide range of applications that include: telecom, factory automation, military, medical and gaming.