Extended Systems to Equip Fujitsu with Bluetooth Technology for picoJava; XTNDAccess Blue SDK to Enable Wireless Communication.Business/High Tech Editors BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 2000 Extended Systems (Nasdaq:XTND XTND Extend XTND XML Transition Network Definition ), a leading provider of mobile data management and short-range wireless connectivity solutions, is equipping Fujitsu (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :6702) with Bluetooth technology for Fujitsu's Java(TM) solutions based on picoJava(TM)-II chips. Extended Systems' XTNDAccess(TM) Blue SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). , an embedded protocol stack The set of protocols used in a communications network. A protocol stack is a prescribed hierarchy of software layers, starting from the application layer at the top (the source of the data being sent) to the data link layer at the bottom (transmitting the bits on the wire). , was ported to run on Fujitsu's picoJava-II based chip, thus providing Fujitsu picoJava customers with a software kit that enables Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Bluetooth technology will accelerate the expansion of Fujitsu's Java solutions into various embedded fields. These include the emerging networked appliance markets, including smart handheld devices, portable game machines, communication markets, home and office equipment and auto navigation systems. "We believe our software development kit forms a foundation for innovative, new products based on Bluetooth technology," said Extended Systems President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Steve Simpson The name Steve Simpson can refer to:
"Bluetooth is going to revolutionize embedded device communication capabilities, as well as stimulate related product sales growth worldwide," said Masami Sankoda, General Manager of Fujitsu's System LSI LSI: see integrated circuit. (Large Scale Integration) Between 3,000 and 100,000 transistors on a chip. See SSI, MSI, VLSI and ULSI. Software Division. "Our relationship with Extended Systems is going to help us take advantage of that growth by enabling us to offer end-to-end Bluetooth solutions to our customers." Fujitsu is the latest company to announce collaboration with Extended Systems to bring Bluetooth-enabled solutions to the marketplace. 3Com has licensed Extended Systems Bluetooth embedded protocol stacks for implementation in next-generation Palm, Inc. products; Motorola has licensed the company's Bluetooth transport software protocols for use in new cell phones and pagers; and, most recently, Intel announced it is licensing Extended Systems' synchronization application software to bundle with its Bluetooth Windows solutions. About Bluetooth Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology is set to transform the personal connectivity market by providing freedom from wired connections. It is a specification for a small-form factor, low-cost radio solution providing links between mobile computers, mobile phones, other portable devices, and to the Internet. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) is the body that oversees the development of Bluetooth standards and the licensing of the Bluetooth technologies and trademarks to manufacturers. (SIG), comprised of leaders in the telecommunications, computing, and network industries, is driving development of the technology and bringing it to market. The Bluetooth SIG includes promoter companies: 3Com, Ericsson, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Intel, Lucent, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, and Toshiba, and over 1800 adopter companies. More information about the Bluetooth wireless technology and the Bluetooth SIG is available at www.bluetooth.com. In 1994, Extended Systems helped found the Infrared Data Association See IrDA. (standard, body) Infrared Data Association - (IrDA) A non-profit trade association providing standards to ensure the quality and interoperability of infrared (IR) hardware. where it authored the original specification for OBEX. Extended Systems co-authored(Note A) the specifications for IrMC, a universal standard for data synchronization Keeping data in two or more computers up-to-date so that each repository contains the identical information. Data in handheld devices and laptops often require synchronization with the data in a desktop machine or server. . Both models were later incorporated into the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) specifications for embedded devices. About Fujitsu Limited Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) is a leading provider of Internet-based information technology solutions for the global marketplace. Comprising over 500 group companies and affiliates worldwide -- including ICL (International Computers Ltd., London) The former name of Fujitsu Services, the European-centered arm of the global Fujitsu Group and one of the leading IT services companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. , Amdahl and DMR (Digital Media Receiver) See digital media hub. Consulting -- it had consolidated revenues of 5.26 trillion yen ($49.6 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000. Fujitsu's pace-setting technologies, world-class computing and telecommunications platforms, and global corps of over 60,000 systems and services experts make it uniquely positioned to harness the power of the Internet to help its customers succeed. Altogether, the Fujitsu Group has 188,000 employees and operations in over 100 countries. Home page: http://www.fujitsu.co.jp/en/ About Extended Systems Extended Systems is a leading provider of mobile information management solutions that enable mobile users to access, synchronize, collect and print information on demand. The company's products include data synchronization and management software, wireless connectivity products (Bluetooth and IrDA-compliant), Linux-based Internet access solutions, a complete line of network print servers, and client/server database management systems with remote access capabilities. Extended Systems' customers and key relationships include 3Com, Agilent, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. , Sharp, and Toshiba. Founded in 1984, Extended Systems has offices and subsidiaries in the United States and worldwide. For more information, call 1-800/235-7576 or visit the company Web site at www.extendedsystems.com. Extended Systems, Inc.: Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including the success of Extended Systems' relationship with Fujitsu and the market acceptance of Bluetooth technology and Fujitsu's products based on Bluetooth technology, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the impact of competitive products and pricing, alternative technological advances, the timely and successful development and market acceptance of new products, upgrades to existing products and other risks as detailed from time to time in Extended Systems' SEC filings, including its Annual Reports on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. . Extended Systems is a registered trademark of Extended Systems Inc. Java, picoJava and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other company/product names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are used for identification purpose only. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Telefonaktiebolaget LM Sweden, and licensed to Motorola, Inc. All other product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Note A: Co-authors of IrMC v1.1: Dry Creek Software, Ericsson, Extended Systems, Motorola, Nokia Mobile Phones, Ltd., NTT DoCoMo, and Starfish. |
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