Syncopated Systems is Austin's best-qualified developer of computer products and provider of related research and consulting services.

Syncopated founder John Carlsen is a genius from Silicon Valley with seven college degrees. Mr. Carlsen began analyzing circuits from the world's fastest supercomputers while still in grade school, and contributed to the development of the first television card and high-quality sound cards for personal computers. His mentors include early employees of space programs, Apple, Amiga, Commodore and Zilog, and the founding president of Atari, once the fastest-growing company in the history of American business.

Since its 2004 Texas incorporation, Syncopated has contributed to the success of many notable projects including the World Congress on Information Technology and Sony PlayStation 3.

To learn how your organization can benefit from world-class computer technology, contact Syncopated today. Initial consultations are always confidential and free of charge or obligation.

Syncopated's Web site models compliance with legal and technical standards while providing free news and other information likely to be of interest to Syncopated's current and prospective clients and associates, industry, and community.

Current and soonest events are listed first; also see recurring events.

Syncopated Creates Award for Local Web Developers

2008/01/22-05/30: Syncopated introduces a new annual competition and free award for Austin-area developers and hosts of W3C-compliant Web sites. The first annual award is tentatively scheduled to be given in late 2008.

See the contest details and current nominees.

Texas Renaissance Festival

2008/10/11-11/30: The annual Texas Renaissance Festival, "the nation's largest, most acclaimed renaissance theme park", is held – rain or shine – for eight consecutive individually-themed weekends at 21778 F.M. 1774 Plantersville, TX 77363-7722.

Unfortunately, its Web site is inaccessible without a Flash player and fast network connection, and obviously violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. As a courtesy to potential attendees wishing to to bypass the site, Syncopated summarizes the T.R.F. site and provides links to T.R.F.'s online ticket vendor.

U.S. Ends Full-Power Analog T.V. Broadcasts

2009/02/17: Full-power broadcasting of analog television signals ends in the United States. See the National Association of Broadcasters digital television (D.T.V.) transition campaign, D.T.V. Transition Coalition, and U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration Converter Box Coupon Program.