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To: akmike who wrote (1491)	12/1/1999 10:39:00 PM
From: pat mudge	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2702

Mike -- Siemens also has a stake in NTRO. Now, an off topic suggestion for those looking for additional wireless plays. Yesterday I took an initial position in Certicom. CIC on the TSE. I'm told they're planning to go onto the Nasdaq soon. Today's announcement: >>> HAYWARD, Calif., Dec. 1 /CNW/ - Certicom Corp., a leading provider of next-generation encryption technology, and QUALCOMM Incorporated today announced an agreement whereby QUALCOMM has licensed encryption technology from Certicom. Certicom and QUALCOMM have agreed to release the details of the relationship in conjunction with QUALCOMM product announcement plans in the future. "QUALCOMM is a well established leader in the wireless industry, being a pioneer in the digital cellular telephony, and now launching cutting-edge products such as wireless Web-ready phones," said Rick Dalmazzi, president of Certicom. "Our relationship with QUALCOMM further positions Certicom as the leading security technology provider for the wireless industry." About QUALCOMM QUALCOMM Incorporated (www.qualcomm.com) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on the Company's CDMA digital technology. The Company's major business areas include CDMA phones; integrated CDMA chipsets and system software; technology licensing; and satellite-based systems including OmniTRACS(R) and portions of the Globalstar(TM) system. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., QUALCOMM is included in the S&P 500 Index and is a 1999 FORTUNE 500(r) company traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol QCOM. About Certicom Certicom is a leading provider of next-generation encryption technology used to build strong, fast, and efficient security solutions. Major computing and communications companies, such as 3Com/Palm Computing, BellSouth Wireless Data, Hewlett-Packard, Motorola, Pitney Bowes and VeriFone, incorporate Certicom's technology into electronic commerce software, wireless messaging applications, and smart cards. Certicom is a leading source for a complete range of OEM security products and services, including cryptographic toolkits, custom implementations, and security integration services and consulting. Certicom's worldwide sales and marketing operations are based in Hayward, Calif., with cryptographic research and product development in Toronto, Canada. Certicom shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "CIC." For more information, visit Certicom's Web site at certicom.com. Certicom is a registered trademark of Certicom Corp. All other companies and products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. %SEDAR: 00003865E >>>>>