OpenSystems Publishing, LLC, announced that CompactPCI and AdvancedTCA Systems magazine has expanded editorial coverage in Europe, with the addition of Stefan Baginski, European Representative for OpenSystems Publishing and Hermann Strass, industry analyst and VMEbus Systems magazine columnist. The magazine includes coverage of AdvancedTCA from its inception throughout its current level of increasing acceptance in both the telco and non-telco markets.
“This European expansion reflects our existing editorial direction and provides CompactPCI and AdvancedTCA Systems readers around the globe with unparalleled coverage which is key to our strategy to grow our editorial coverage outside of the United States, where we have a very strong position,” said Rosemary Kristoff, vice president of editorial, OpenSystems Publishing, Inc. "The print and online publication will continue to follow advancements in CompactPCI and AdvancedTCA technology, provide specification updates and information on industry conferences throughout Europe and include PICMG Europe updates,” said Rosemary Kristoff, vice president of editorial, OpenSystems Publishing, Inc.
Prior to OSP, Baginski, based in Switzerland, held positions of responsibility with General Electric at Danforth Facility (classified project), Ontario Research Foundations (nuclear projects), Sniffer Technology (network security, wireless) in Santa Clara, SAAB-Fairchild Electronic (avionics) in Södertälje, Sweden; and PEP Modular Computers (VME-Autobahn Project, with Motorola) in Kaufbeuren, Germany. Stefan’s responsibilities progressed from System Engineer to Managing Director and CEO. He received B.E and M.E. in Engineering Science from Technical University of Breslau.
Hermann Strass is an analyst and consultant for new technologies, including industrial automation, computer bus architectures, mass storage technologies and industrial networking. He is an active member of many national and international standardization committees. Hermann Strass is the author of several books and many articles in trade magazines.
OpenSystems Publishing will continue to be a highly-visible proponent of CompactPCI and AdvancedTCA technology in Europe through its various mediums including Web presence, print magazine, catalog, searchable product guide online and on CD-ROM, E-letters, Product promotion E-lerts, Web banners, and reader surveys. For more information, visit www.compactpci-systems.com.
About OpenSystems Publishing
OpenSystems Publishing has been a leading publisher of electronic magazines, e-mail newsletters, and websites for more than 20 years as well as product catalogs. Current publications include: CompactPCI and AdvancedTCA Systems, DSP-FPGA, Embedded Computing Design, PC/104 Embedded Solutions, VMEbus Systems, and PXI Technology Review. For more information, visit www.opensystems-publishing.com.

