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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
QUALCOMM Opens Nominations for Inaugural 3G cdmA-List Awards
Prestigious Awards to Honor Enterprises in Wireless Data Deployments
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11 - QUALCOMM Incorporated
(Nasdaq: QCOM), pioneer and world leader of Code Division Multiple Access
(CDMA) digital wireless technology, today announced a call for nominations for
the Company's first annual 3G cdmA-List(TM) Awards. The program will honor
the most innovative and successful enterprise wireless data solutions based on
third-generation (3G) CDMA2000 networks, devices and business applications.
The A-List Awards will judge a nominees' wireless data implementation on
overall creativity, innovative industry use or quantifiable return-on-
investment (ROI) for that company.
The awards program is open to companies of all sizes in various stages of
deployment utilizing an array of devices including PC cards, PDAs,
smartphones, telemetry modules and phones. Companies in industries ranging
from utilities and public safety to pharmaceuticals and insurance are
encouraged to apply. Partner organizations including value-added resellers,
system integrators, independent software vendors and wireless carriers, may
also tender nominations on behalf of their customers.
A panel of distinguished judges will select A-list winners. Judges
include: Maryfran Johnson, Editor-in-Chief, Computerworld; Mark Desautels,
Vice President of Wireless Internet Caucus, CTIA; Iain Gillott, President,
iGillottResearch; Bob Egan, President, Mobile Competency; Matt Purdue, Editor-
in-Chief, Mobile Enterprise Magazine; Charles Nettles, Chief Technology
Executive, McKesson Corporation; and James Ciriello, Executive Director,
Institute for Leading in a Dynamic Economy, Boston University School of
Management.
Winners will be recognized at a private reception in Las Vegas on
October 21, 2003 at CTIA Wireless IT(R) & Entertainment 2003. Prizes for A-
list winners will include airfare, accommodations, dining and entertainment in
Las Vegas and a full conference entry badge to the show. Winners will also
receive widespread company exposure in leading information technology,
wireless and trade publications.
"As CDMA wireless solutions for the enterprise become increasingly
prevalent and the technology continues to advance, companies that choose to
implement wireless programs for their businesses enjoy distinct advantages
over the competition," said Jan Dehesh, vice president of enterprise market
development for QUALCOMM. "The cdmA-List awards were created to honor those
companies who have capitalized on mobile technology to enhance the quality of
their business and advance their industry. QUALCOMM looks forward to
recognizing these leaders in next-generation wireless deployment."
To nominate a company for the 3G cdmA-List Awards, or to view a complete
list of eligibility criteria and prizes, please visit www.3gcdmalist.com .
Questions about the awards can be answered by sending an e-mail to
3gcdmalist@qualcomm.com or by calling 888-888-8100. The deadline for
nominations is September 15, 2003.
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