Red-M and Extended Systems Announce Alliance for Advanced Bluetooth Technology
Companies to Collaborate On Data and Voice Integration Technology
WEXHAM SPRINGS, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2000-- Red-M(TM), a pioneering developer of Bluetooth(TM) networking solutions and subsidiary of Madge Networks N.V. (NASDAQ NM: MADGF - news), announces today a strategic alliance with Extended Systems (NASDAQ: XTND - news), a leading provider of mobile data management and wireless connectivity solutions. The alliance will see the two companies working together to further the development of innovative data and voice technology based on Bluetooth.
Red-M is a market-leading developer of Bluetooth networking products that provide rapid and secure transmission of data, voice and video communications over a wireless connection inside buildings and public concourses. The alliance will combine Extended Systems' expertise in Bluetooth stack technology with Red-M's knowledge of Bluetooth networking solutions.
Both companies will showcase their advanced technology during a Keynote Demonstration at the Bluetooth Developers' Conference on Tuesday 5 December 2000 in San Jose, CA. Using Red-M's recently announced 3000AS access server and Extended Systems' XTNDAccess Bluetooth protocol software and XTNDConnect synchronization software, the demonstration will show how corporate users can connect securely to the Internet and Intranet, and the synchronization of data between a handheld personal digital assistant (PDA) and the 3000AS access server.
Don Baumgartner, Business Unit Manager for Extended Systems' Universal Mobile Connectivity division, says ``We believe Bluetooth will become the standard in wireless communications, and Red-M and Extended Systems are providing the infrastructure to help make this a reality. We are very excited to be working with the industry leader in Bluetooth networking solutions.''
Simon Gawne, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, adds, ``We believe this emergent wireless technology has huge potential across many diverse market sectors and we are pleased to announce this alliance with one of the leading suppliers of core Bluetooth technology. Our combined expertise will help drive a very successful partnership.''
Red-M will demonstrate its award-winning Bluetooth networking products and technology at the Bluetooth Developers' Conference, San Jose, 5-7 December, 2000, booth 413.
About Red-M
Launched in May 2000, Red-M(TM) is a subsidiary of Madge Networks N.V., and is a pioneering developer of Bluetooth networking solutions. Bluetooth is the emerging local wireless technology backed by an industry consortium of over 2,100 of the world's leading companies. Red-M's BIAS(TM) (Bluetooth Internet access server) technology provides advanced data, voice and video services to a range of Bluetooth enabled devices including computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), wireless application protocol (WAP) smart phones and other emerging information appliances. Red-M, an Associate Member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), won the first ever Award for Innovation at the annual Bluetooth Congress in June 2000 and more recently PC Magazine's `Technical Innovation Award', and is widely recognized as a leading innovator in Bluetooth technology. In October 2000, Red-M announced the world's first Bluetooth networking product solutions Information on Red-M can be found on the World Wide Web www.red-m.com.
About Extended Systems
Extended Systems provides mobile information management solutions that enable users to access, collect, synchronize, and print information on demand. The company's products include data synchronization and management software, wireless connectivity products (Bluetooth and IrDA-compliant), Linux-based Internet access solutions, a line of network print servers and client/server database management systems with remote access capabilities. Founded in 1984, Extended Systems has offices and subsidiaries in the United States and worldwide. Extended Systems' customers and allies are global leaders in mobile communications and computing including 3Com, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Compaq, Motorola, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, Agilent, Sharp, NEC, and Toshiba. More information is available at www.extendedsystems.com.
About Madge Networks N.V.
Madge Networks N.V. (NASDAQ NM: MADGF - news) is a global provider of advanced Internet-centric network services and products, and mission-critical enterprise solutions.
The company operates through three primary subsidiaries: Madge.web, a global provider of rich content applications and managed network services; Madge.connect, a global supplier of product solutions for mission-critical enterprise networks; and Red-M, a developer of wireless Internet server products that provide Internet and Intranet access from a wide range of mobile devices in the workplace. The company's main business centers are located in Wexham Springs, United Kingdom; New York City and Milpitas, California. Information about Madge's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.madge.com.
About Bluetooth
The Bluetooth wireless technology is set to revolutionize the personal connectivity market by providing freedom from wired connections. It is a specification for a small form-factor, low-cost radio solution providing links between mobile computers, mobile phones and other portable and handheld devices, and connectivity to the Internet. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), comprised of leaders in the telecommunications, computing, and network industries, is driving development of the technology and bringing it to market. The Bluetooth SIG includes promoter companies 3Com, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Lucent, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia and Toshiba, and more than 1800 adopter companies.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Statement
Investors should take note that certain statements in this press release are forward-looking and may not give full weight to all of the potential risks (e.g., ability to deliver new marketable solutions quickly to bring products to market before our competitors, changing technologies, management of change and changed resource allocation resulting from these and other factors). Forward-looking statements in this press release include Red-M's products providing rapid and secure transmission of data, voice and video communications over a wireless connection inside buildings and public concourses, Red-M and Extended Systems working together to further the development of innovation data and voice technology based on Bluetooth and showcasing their advanced technology at the Bluetooth Developer's Conference on Tuesday 5th December 2000 showing how corporate users can connect securely to the Internet and Intranet, and the synchronisation of data between a handheld PDA and the Red-M 3000AS access server, Bluetooth becoming the standard in wireless communications, the potential of wireless technology, Red-M demonstrating its products at the Bluetooth Developer's Conference on Tuesday 5th December 2000 and other statements which are not completely historical. These statements may differ materially from actual future actions, events or results. For more information on risks, please refer to Madge's recent SEC filings.
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