OSK and WIDCOMM to Advance Bluetooth Wireless Networking in Japan; Alliance Will Expand Delivery of Wireless Enterprise Solutions
Posted: 7/25/2001 @ 8:03 AM
WIDCOMM Inc., a local company in Bluetooth software and networking solutions, and Oki Software Co., Ltd., known as OSK, a leading provider of custom software development and consulting services in Japan, today announced an alliance to drive the development of customized Bluetooth wireless solutions throughout Japan. Under the terms of the agreement, OSK will become the first authorized design center in Japan for WIDCOMM's leading Bluetooth software and protocol stack.
Enterprise customers throughout Japan will benefit from the combined expertise of two experienced teams. OSK will provide specialized custom software development, engineering consulting and technical support services to support WIDCOMM products. WIDCOMM's Bluetooth hardware and software solutions include BTE, (Bluetooth Communications Software Solutions for Embedded Systems), BTW (Bluetooth Communications Software for Windows), BTW-CE (Bluetooth Communications Software for WinCE), and the BlueGate family of network access solutions.
"This alliance offers a huge competitive advantage because we are combining our core competencies," said Nobuhide Hara, president of OSK. "OSK excels in software development, engineering, consulting and technical support, while WIDCOMM has the best Bluetooth software and networking products in the market."
"WIDCOMM is dedicated to streamlining the way people work together and connect to one other," commented Hiep Pham, WIDCOMM president and CEO. "OSK has an excellent reputation in the industry and an extensive customer base in Japan. This relationship extends WIDCOMM's reach in Japan markets while guaranteeing our customers unparalleled technical support from OSK."
About OSK
OSK (short for "OKI Software Co., Ltd.") is a leading provider of software development and consulting services in Japan. Headquartered in Tokyo, OSK provides customers with top-notch products and technologies for telecommunications and information systems. Major clients include Japanese government and public agencies, electric power companies, railroads, major banks, and telecommunication companies. As a subsidiary of OKI Electric, a leading company in network solutions, OSK was established in 1977 and currently employs 1340 staff in offices in nine major cities in Japan. For more information, please visit www.okisoft.co.jp/.
About WIDCOMM
WIDCOMM, Inc. ("Wireless Internet and Data/Voice Communications") is a leading provider of Bluetooth wireless connectivity solutions. WIDCOMM is the first company to take Bluetooth from cable replacement technology to the next level -- networking -- and the first to bring certified Bluetooth software to the world. The company's mission is to create core technologies that enable leading consumer electronics, networking, telecommunication and semiconductor companies to bring complete, interoperable Bluetooth solutions to market quickly and easily. For more information, please visit www.widcomm.com. |
