Bluetooth Connectivity explained by Industry Leaders at May ABI Bluetooth Conference.

Business & High Tech Editors

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 2001

Leveraging its expertise in wireless and Bluetooth research, Allied Business Intelligence (ABI) is hosting a two-day conference, "Bluetooth 2001: Gateway to Connectivity" on May 2-3, 2001 in New York City at the Marriott Marquis. At the event, ABI's senior analysts and key industry participants will share their views and projections on different aspects of the emerging Bluetooth market.

"The conference will provide a comprehensive and insightful look at how Bluetooth technology will transition from today's promises to the ubiquitous networked future," said Navin Sabharwal, VP of Residential and Networking Technologies at ABI. "It is important to identify the potential for Bluetooth applications and equipment in various market segments, while at the same time being cognizant of obstacles to market growth."

Bluetooth technology has gained tremendous cross-industry attention as an inexpensive, low-power wireless personal area networking solution. Indeed, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group now has over 2,000 member companies.

The distinguished faculty includes executives from companies including Ericsson, Motorola, IBM, Cambridge Silicon Radio, Silicon Wave, Dell Computer Corporation, NewLogic, Embedded Wireless Devices, KPMG Consulting, In2M Corporation, Widcomm, GigaAnt, ZiLOG, Mobilian Corporation and Siemens.

These key executives will be complemented by ABI's senior analysts, who will be on-hand to present findings from recent market studies.

Attendees will take away an in-depth understanding how Bluetooth will create new market opportunities. The conference will cover:

-- The current status of Bluetooth technology

-- Bluetooth's evolution via specification 2.0 into a rich personal area
network solution

-- Bluetooth usage and applications in different market segments

-- Alternate silicon paths to the promised $5 solution

-- Forecasts for Bluetooth-enabled equipment and silicon markets

-- Bluetooth's synergy with emerging cellular technologies such as WAP, GPRS
and 3G.

-- Bluetooth's impact on local wireless networking technologies including IrDA,
802.11b and HomeRF

In order to get further information on attending this conference please call 516-624-3113, email [e-mail] or visit www.alliedworld.com.

Allied Business Intelligence Inc is an Oyster-Bay, NY-based technology research think tank specializing in communications and emerging markets. ABI publishes strategic research on the broadband, wireless, electronics, networking and energy industries. Details of these studies can be found at www.alliedworld.com or call 516-624-3113 for more info.