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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Wavecom, Inc. and AIRDESK to Offer CDPD Conversion Product
PHILADELPHIA & SAN DIEGO--Aug. 12, 2003 -- AIRDESK, the leading provider of best-of-breed wireless data solutions and services, and Wavecom, Inc. (Nasdaq:WVCM) today announced an exclusive one-year deal to provide a CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) Conversion Kit that facilitates the migration to newer, more competitive wireless data standards. The CDPD Conversion Kit converts wireless functionality from CDPD networks to technically superior GSM (Global System for Mobile) /GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) networks. This international distribution agreement gives AIRDESK the exclusive right to sell the CDPD Conversion Kit to its network of systems integrators.
Within the next several years, all CDPD wireless networks in the U.S. will be decommissioned and those services migrated to higher performance GSM/GPRS data networks. The CDPD Conversion Kit, utilizing Wavecom's WISMO Quik Q2426B module, allows wireless devices operating on a CDPD network to function as GSM/GPRS devices with minimal effort on the part of systems integrators. This approach enables customers to maximize their existing investment in CDPD technology while taking advantage of more efficient GSM/GPRS wireless data capabilities. For example, the Embedded Interpreter Software converts the majority of CDPD AT commands into GSM AT commands, minimizing modifications to the original device and allowing tens of thousands of CDPD users to manage a simple, cost-effective transition to an alternative network.
"As our partner in M2M and wireless telemetry, AIRDESK is in a unique position to offer an established sales channel for the CDPD Conversion Kit," said David McCartney, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Wavecom, Inc. "AIRDESK has an extensive systems integrator network that will develop solutions for myriad vertical industries, providing Wavecom with an excellent client base as we establish a leadership position in M2M technology."
AIRDESK has an extensive customer network in a variety of industries that Wavecom will leverage, including vending, fleet management, security and utilities markets. AIRDESK is a recognized expert in developing and implementing wireless data solutions and has implemented or supported M2M solutions in over a dozen vertical markets.
"We value our new relationship with Wavecom and look forward to working with them closely. They are an integral leader in this market and have contributed substantially to the growth and viability of M2M, said Michael Lang, CEO, AIRDESK. "Their commitment to us further solidifies our leadership in M2M and wireless telemetry and puts us at the center of a major technology conversion."
About AIRDESK
AIRDESK is the leading provider of best-of-breed wireless data solutions and services. Specializing in machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, AIRDESK eases the complexity of wireless data implementations for customers seeking rapid and efficient M2M deployments. AIRDESK combines its extensive wireless industry expertise with technology, professional services, and activation to provide comprehensive, easy-to-implement solutions. AIRDESK has a network of more than 50 partners includes leading wireless carriers such as T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless and manufacturers such as Kyocera, Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and Wavecom. For more information, visit www.airdesk.net.
About Wavecom
Wavecom is a leading provider of integrated technology solutions for wireless voice and data applications. Wavecom's Wireless Open Workshop offering includes all the software and hardware elements that are necessary to develop truly innovative wireless devices, as well as the development tools and services needed to bring them to market quickly and easily.
Founded in 1993 and headquartered near Paris in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Wavecom has subsidiaries in Hong Kong (PRC), Seoul (South Korea) and San Diego (USA). Company revenues totaled 551.1 million euros in 2002 and 157.9 million euros for the six months ended June 30, 2003. Wavecom is publicly traded on Euronext Paris (Nouveau Marche AVM) in France and on the NASDAQ (WVCM) exchange in the U.S.
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