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To: RickM who wrote (48918)	11/10/1999 2:59:00 PM
From: Ruffian	Respond to of 152472

Wireless Knowledge> Wednesday November 10, 2:36 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release Wireless Knowledge Teams With QUALCOMM to Demonstrate Revolv Service at Unprecedented Speeds SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 1999--Wireless Knowledge LLC, a joint venture company between Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq:MSFT - news) and QUALCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq:QCOM - news) successfully demonstrated its Revolv(SM) service on QUALCOMM's new High Speed Data Rates (HDR) at QUALCOMM's 10th anniversary of the first Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) call. Revolv is the first in a series of services from Wireless Knowledge that enables mobile professionals to securely access key corporate Microsoft Exchange information such as critical e-mail, contacts, calendar and news, with any mobile, Internet-ready device, from any location. On Monday, QUALCOMM rolled out its HDR technology, compatible with existing cdmaOne(TM) technology and capable of supplying cost-effective wireless Internet access to consumers. HDR supports mobile access and enables data rates of up to 1.8 Megabits per second (Mbps) in fixed and mobile environments. ''Our recent collaboration with QUALCOMM highlights the continued success of our partnership,'' said John Major, president and CEO, Wireless Knowledge. ''The Revolv service, coupled with QUALCOMM's HDR technology will allow wireless access of critical corporate data at virtually instantaneous speeds, increasing the productivity and efficiency of mobile workforces.'' ''With enhanced High Speed Data Rates, Wireless Knowledge will be able to provide superior on-the-move functionality for mobile workers who need critical business information at a moment's notice,'' said Jeff Jacobs, senior vice president, corporate business development, QUALCOMM Inc. ''We are pleased to be working side by side with Wireless Knowledge to enable this technology for mobile business professionals.'' QUALCOMM's HDR technology is complimentary to the Revolv service, supporting e-mail, web browsing, e-commerce, telematics and many other applications, while offering end-users continuous, untethered access to the Internet and next-generation data services. HDR's versatility allows the technology to be embedded in handsets, laptop and handheld computers, and other fixed, portable and mobile devices. About Wireless Knowledge Wireless Knowledge LLC, is a joint venture between Microsoft and QUALCOMM. The company has developed a wireless data service, the Revolv(SM) service, which extends the reach of collaborative computing into the wireless environment thus enabling pervasive computing on any Internet appliance. Based on existing and future standards, the Revolv service offers secure access to productivity and information services using any airlink with any Internet-ready device. For more information on Wireless Knowledge, please visit www.wirelessknowledge.com. Note to Editors: Microsoft and Microsoft Exchange are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Contact: Benjamin Group/BSMG Worldwide Laura Kline, 408/559-6090 laura_kline@benjamingroup.com