COMDEX Scandinavia Showcases 3G Technologies from Wireless Valley; Nearly 100 Exhibitors & Ericsson Seminar Explain How 3G Future is Being Developed in Sweden.

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2003

COMDEX Scandinavia has returned for its sophomore year to Gothenburg (Goteborg), Sweden, bringing the latest in IT innovation from the Nordic countries of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland. Being held in the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre, the event begins today and will run until Thursday, Jan. 16. The show offers attendees the opportunity to focus on a number of key IT topics, such as the growing field of 3G technology. As a leading international force in the development of wireless technology, Sweden holds two-thirds of the world's 3G patents and has over 100 3G-related companies exhibiting at the event. A joint panel seminar on the technology is being held during the show and will be lead by industry experts from Ericsson, Hi3Gl, and the Sonera Corp.

COMDEX Scandinavia is the largest, most important IT event in the region. It is a unique platform for the Nordic IT business community that offers a tailored experience to meet the demands of the local market. Estimated to attract over 30,000 qualified buyers who are exploring the latest in wireless, mobile, and security technologies, the event aims to keep pace with the IT industry by offering solutions to IT professionals, business managers, software developers, and the distribution channel.

"It is good to see the COMDEX Scandinavia trade show doing so well," said Erik Enroth, executive director for Invest in Sweden Agency, U.S. "Having more exhibitors than last year is quite an accomplishment considering the worldwide market in the IT and telecom sectors. This shows that companies from Sweden and the Nordic region are taking the first steps to getting back to business as usual."

Special Focus: 3G Conference Track

A seminar on 3G technology, "3G: Here and Now," will be held on Wednesday, January 15th at 9:00A.M. The conference track is divided into three main sections and will be lead by three industry experts. The seminar will conclude with a joint panel discussion chaired by Marta Sanden, editor-in-chief, Brainheart Magazine. The attendees will learn about emerging 3G technologies; which services there are to choose from; and what lessons are learned by implementing the 3G networks. The conference track aims to give a background for choosing communication platforms for the mobile applications. The three track sections include the following:

-- "3G applications: Why and how 3G offers appealing and affordable applications" -- presented by Hakan Eriksson, Vice President Research, Ericsson

-- "Bringing new possibilities to your mobile" -- presented by Chris Bannister, CEO, Hi3Gl

-- "Launching 3G services in Finland" -- presented by Harri Koponen, President and CEO, Sonera Corp.

About Invest in Sweden Agency

Invest in Sweden Agency was established by the Swedish government to help attract and facilitate foreign direct investment in Sweden -- Europe's leading IT cluster and a world leader in wireless and mobile Internet. Sweden provides a strong industrial base, sophisticated multinational customers, active utilization of information technology in both the public and private sectors, an advanced infrastructure, and a highly skilled workforce.

ISA assists companies interested in locating manufacturing sites, research and development facilities, sales offices, and customer interaction centers in Sweden by providing free site selection information and other business related services. ISA is headquartered in Stockholm, with offices in New York, London, and Tokyo, a branch office in Los Angeles, and representatives in major European, North American, and Asian cities. For more information, visit the agency's Web site at www.isa.se or call 310/204-6790. Questions can be sent via e-mail to [e-mail].