CDMA Development Group Continues Worldwide Expansion with Addition of Nine Industry Leading Members
CDMA Technology Remains on the Fast Track
COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2000--Indicative of the continued adoption of CDMA technology worldwide, the CDMA Development Group (CDG) today announced that the organization continues to expand at a rapid pace with the addition of nine new member companies.
Leading wireless operator Telecom New Zealand joins the organization as a CDG executive board member. Additional new members include Cadence Design Systems, Inc., Illinois Superconductor Corp., PrairieComm, Schlumberger, ScoreBoard, Inc., Sierra Wireless, Inc., SigmaOne Communications Corp., and SignalSoft Corp.
``The CDG is pleased to have numerous reputable new members, which will further strengthen our efforts in the deployment of worldwide wireless services,'' said Perry LaForge, executive director of the CDG. ``As we continue to evolve to next generation services, the camaraderie between the Group's member companies will significantly benefit the global wireless community as CDMA technology becomes the first to enable true 3G services.''
The CDG and its member companies have achieved numerous milestones with CDMA technology's presence on virtually every continent reaching more than 57 million mobile users worldwide. The addition of Cadence Design Systems, Inc., Illinois Supercondutor Corp., PrairieComm, ScoreBoard, Inc., Sierra Wireless, Inc., SigmaOne Communications Corp., and SignalSoft Corp. provides the CDG with a multitude of technology capabilities and resources, ranging from network and infrastructure solutions to mobile location services. New member company Schlumberger, a leading provider of smartcards, along with existing member smartcard manufacturer, Gemplus, complements the CDG's global roaming team, as the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) recently approved CDMA SIM standard for publication.
The CDMA Development Group is a nonprofit trade association formed to foster the worldwide development, implementation and use of cdmaOne. The 100 member companies of the CDG include many of the world's largest wireless operators and equipment manufacturers. The primary activities of the CDG include development of cdmaOne features and services, public relations, education and seminars, regulatory affairs and international support. Currently, there are more than 500 individuals working within various CDG subcommittees on cdmaOne-related matters. For more information about the CDG, contact Christine Bock of the CDG News Bureau at 714/540-1030, ext. 11, e-mail chrisbock@bockpr.com, or visit the CDG Web site at cdg.org.
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