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Nazomi and WavePlus Align to Boost Java Performance in Internet Appliances
SANTA CLARA, Calif. & TAIPEI, Taiwan, Nov. 5, 2001--
WavePlus Selects Nazomi's JSTAR(TM) Java Coprocessor for the
development of Java-enhanced System On Chip Solutions
Nazomi Communications Inc., the inventor of universal and scalable Java coprocessor solutions for boosting the performance of software
running on the Java Platform, and WavePlus Technology Co., Ltd., a leading designer and provider of wireless and networking system
components, today announced they are working together to boost the performance of Internet Appliances. To accomplish this, Nazomi's
JSTAR(TM) Java coprocessor technology will be integrated into WavePlus' new system on chip (SoC) solutions for Internet appliances and
mobile devices. WavePlus' new chips will operate in mobile handheld devices, personal digital assistances (PDAs), ebooks and web pads. Other
terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
"For wireless applications to succeed in today's marketplace, the performance of Java software on Internet appliances and mobile devices
must be accelerated," noted Mukesh Patel, president and CEO of Nazomi. "As WavePlus is leveraging our JSTAR Java coprocessor technology
in its upcoming SoCs for mobile handheld devices, personal digital assistances (PDAs), ebooks and web pads, it is clear that Nazomi offers a
winning solution. In addition, this agreement demonstrates that companies worldwide are embracing Nazomi and its technology."
Oliver Chang, president of WavePlus, said, "We are seeking to build best-in-class SoCs for a breadth of PDAs, mobile handheld devices and
Internet appliances. As Nazomi continues to demonstrate it has the leading technology for boosting Java performance, we are looking forward to
working with the company on our new product development. We are confident that our SoC solutions enhanced with Nazomi's technology will
achieve great success in our target markets."
Jeff Yang, marketing manager of WavePlus, said, "Our next generation Mobile Device SoC will integrate Bluetooth and Java coprocessor
technology. It will enhance wireless communications and Internet browsing capability without requiring a high-speed microprocessor keeping
power consumption at a minimum."
About WavePlus
WavePlus Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 1999, is a fabless semiconductor company in Taipei, Taiwan. It is one of the World's
leading-edge companies in system on chip (SoC) solutions for IA, PDA, Networking, and wireless communications markets, which includes
latest technology of Bluetooth(TM). It makes high performance portable IA with wireless communication devices which enables
Anytime-Anywhere personal area network communication. WavePlus is located at 10F, No.277, Sec.3, Cheng Teh Rd. Taipei, 103, Taiwan
Tel: 886-2-2598-8181, Fax: 886-2-2591-4991, web: www.waveplus.com.tw, email: sales@waveplus.com.tw.
About Nazomi Communications
Nazomi Communications, Inc. is a technology company focused on performance boosting products that enhance the performance of
applications that run on the Java Platform and other universal runtime platforms. Nazomi's flagship products include the JSTAR Java
Coprocessor and JSMART Java Card Coprocessor. The JSTAR coprocessor is specifically for the J2ME and PersonalJava Platforms, targeted
at wireless mobile devices, Internet appliances and embedded applications. The JSMART coprocessor is specifically for Java Card technology
targeted at smart cards. Nazomi was founded in September 1998 by two highly experienced Java technology veterans from Sun Microsystems.
Nazomi is privately held and is located at 2200 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, Calif., 95054, phone: 408/654-8988, fax: 408/654-2938, web:
www.nazomi.com, email: info@nazomi.com.
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