YCD, pioneer in on-site digital ambient solutions, has successfully completed validation of its RadioPoint content distribution platform <A HREF="http://www-03.ibm.com/industries/retail/index.jsp">on IBM Store Integration Framework</A>--IBM's flexible, scalable Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE), operating environment and componentized architecture, built for retail stores using industry-leading IBM middleware.

The Ready for IBM Retail Store Innovations--Store Integration Framework initiative brings together platform-independent software vendors that deliver proven solutions designed and built for the retail industry. Through this initiative, IBM works with select IBM Business Partners to validate solutions that meet a rigorous assessment of next-generation, open-standards-based store environments.

RadioPoint is a state-of-the-art management platform for the distribution and control of digital media content and remote media players. The platform is targeted for the retail, leisure, entertainment and hospitality markets, where controlling audio and video of multiple zones or locations from a central point is essential. RadioPoint supports distribution of digital content such as audio, video, images and messaging to thousands of locations. It utilizes the Internet to deliver new content and to enable easy customization and full personalization of each and every remote media player. RadioPoint is a scalable, open platform, powered by IBM's middleware products WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere MQ.