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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
QUALCOMM Announces Finalists for Fourth Annual 3G A-List Awards
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 29 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated
(Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple
Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, today announced the
finalists for the fourth annual 3G A-List Awards, which recognize innovative
and successful commercial deployments of enterprise wireless data solutions
based on 3G CDMA standards. After receiving nominations from a diverse roster
of companies, public agencies and non-profit organizations, QUALCOMM has
selected 22 finalists that exemplify operational efficiency using 3G CDMA.
The winning solutions in each category will be unveiled during a private
reception on Tuesday, September 12th during the CTIA Wireless I.T.(R) &
Entertainment 2006 conference in Los Angeles.
Hosted by QUALCOMM, the 3G A-List Awards program honors outstanding
wireless implementations that demonstrate innovation, creativity, overall
positive business impact and how the winning company or organization exceeded
business objectives by introducing higher return on investment, reducing
operating expenses or increasing customer satisfaction.
The 2006 3G A-List Awards finalists include:
* Business Innovation, Technical Innovation, Embedded Deployment,
International Pioneer and Best of Show:
Global Care Quest
GE Consumer and Industrial
Wound Technology Network
Joycomm Technology
Broadcast Microwave Services
* Small Company (fewer than 100 employees):
WCM Investment Management
ROAM I.T.
Ecast
* Medium Company (101 to 5,000 employees):
GBC
Tennant Company
Golden State Overnight
* Large Company (more than 5,000 employees):
Cox Communications
CIGNA HealthCare
* Government or Public Agency:
Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Cen
United States Navy
* Non-Profit Organization:
Verde Valley Guidance Clinic
Burners Without Borders
TideWell Hospice
* CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Implementation:
Shea Homes
Best Buy
* UMTS/HSDPA Implementation:
HSBC
FTI Consulting
"The 3G A-List Awards recognize those companies that have truly embraced
3G CDMA services and technology to streamline their day-to-day operations,"
said Kristin Taylor, senior director of enterprise business development for
QUALCOMM. "The 2006 finalists have demonstrated particularly enviable success
in using 3G CDMA-based mobile broadband to achieve their business objectives,
reach critical price point goals and improve overall customer service."
Last year, QUALCOMM presented awards to nine companies for their
successful deployment of 3G CDMA-based mobile enterprise solutions. More
information about past recipients and their winning solutions may be found at:
http://www.3galist.com/winners.html. Award inquiries may be directed by email
to 3galist@qualcomm.com or by phone to the awards hotline at +1 888 888 8101.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (www.qualcomm.com) is a leader in developing and
delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services
based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Headquartered in San Diego,
Calif., QUALCOMM is included in the S&P 500 Index and is a 2006 FORTUNE 500(R)
company traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the ticker symbol QCOM.
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