Brightpoint to Aggregate Locally Branded Notebook PCs in EMEA and North America Regions; Collaboration with Intel Aims to Accelerate the Adoption of Notebook PCs.

PLAINFIELD, Ind. -- Brightpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELL) announced today that its subsidiary Brightpoint EMA B.V. ("Brightpoint") will provide locally branded notebook PCs based on Intel technology to Intel's Authorized Distributors in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) and ASMO (South America and North America) regions.

This mobility solution is part of Intel's initiative to accelerate notebook PC adoption by driving industry-wide standards for notebook ingredients. Intel is working individually with three major ODMs (original design manufacturers)--namely Asus, Compal and Quanta--to enable seven Common Building Blocks for these notebook designs.

The mobility launch by Brightpoint is supported by a broad ecosystem ranging from product design and manufacturing, to distribution and post-sales support. As an aggregator in this initiative, Brightpoint will purchase these notebooks from the ODMs and provide support in the promotion and distribution of these notebook PCs to the participating Intel's distributors.

"Intel is committed to working with local players such as Brightpoint to enable them to capitalize on the shift to new technologies such as mobility," said William M Siu, Intel vice president and general manager for Channel Platforms Group.

"Brightpoint is pleased that it will be able to participate in Intel's initiative to accelerate notebook PC adoption by introducing its world-class supply chain solutions to this exciting new channel," said Robert J., Laikin, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Brightpoint, Inc.

For the past few years, Intel has been working with world-class component suppliers to drive interchangeable notebook components, commonly known as CBBs (Common Building Blocks). With these suppliers, Intel has enabled CBBs in seven categories: hard disk drive, optical drive, LCD panel, battery pack, customizable notebook panel, power adapters and keyboards. Utilizing and integrating CBB components benefits resellers by improving their after-sales service and increasing overall availability of spare parts.

Additionally, CBBs allow Brightpoint greater flexibility to provide value added features at the time of purchase to the resellers. Consumers also benefit as they can avail themselves of new technologies and features provided by a variety of common building block suppliers as and when they become available.

About Brightpoint

Brightpoint, Inc (NASDAQ:CELL) is a global leader in the distribution of wireless devices and in providing customized logistic services to the wireless industry. In 2005, Brightpoint handled 42 million wireless devices globally. Brightpoint's innovative services include distribution, channel development, fulfillment, product customization, eBusiness solutions, and other outsourced services that integrate seamlessly with its customers. Brightpoint's effective and efficient platform allows its customers to benefit from quickly deployed, flexible, and cost effective solutions. Additional information about Brightpoint can be found on its website at www.brightpoint.com, or by calling its toll-free Information and Investor Relations line at 877-IIR-CELL (877-447-2355).

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