Motorola Computer Group Acquires Blue Wave Systems Inc.Business Editors/High-Tech WritersTEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 2, 2001 Acquisition of DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive Company Enhances Motorola's Ability to Offer Highly Integrated Platforms to the Telecommunications Market Motorola Computer Group, a business unit of Motorola Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : MOT), Monday announced that it has completed the acquisition of Blue Wave Systems Inc., a Carrollton, Texas-based company that has pioneered the development of high-end, digital signal processing See DSP. Digital Signal Processing - (DSP) Computer manipulation of analog signals (commonly sound or image) which have been converted to digital form (sampled). (DSP) hardware and software for telecommunications applications such as media and access gateways. In connection with this acquisition each fully diluted share of Blue Wave common stock will be exchanged for .443 shares of Motorola common stock. Motorola will exchange approximately 7.25 million of its common shares for the fully diluted common shares of Blue Wave Systems. This acquisition expands Motorola's leadership in the telecommunications infrastructure marketplace, enabling it to help original equipment manufacturers cut their product development time and get to market faster. Motorola offers a range of carrier-class telecommunication platforms, many of which are used in applications that also require DSP functionality. This acquisition enables Motorola to offer these platforms with DSP functions already integrated at the hardware and software level. Blue Wave Systems will operate as part of MCG's telecommunications business unit with major offices in Carrollton and Loughborough, England. Rob Shaddock shaddock: see grapefruit. , previously chief executive officer of Blue Wave Systems, will lead a new Motorola Computer Group application unit, which will focus on providing highly integrated platforms for packet voice and wireless applications. John Hughes
v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. this strategy. "Our plan to offer more complete solutions to our OEM customers will allow them to focus on adding value to their unique applications and getting products to market in as little time as possible." About Blue Wave Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Motorola Blue Wave Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola, is a leading supplier of high-channel Digital Signal Processing (DSP) subsystems used in telecommunication infrastructure equipment, such as voice over packet (VoIP) gateways, digital wireless communications and intelligent peripherals. The ComStruct(TM) line of telecom infrastructure communication processing subsystems was launched in January 1999. At the heart of the ComStruct(TM) line is the company's FACT(TM) software (Framework Architecture for Communication Technologies), which enables the DSP subsystem to be rapidly and effectively deployed in a variety of carrier class telecom applications. Blue Wave Systems has been a market leader in DSP board-level products since 1983. About Motorola Motorola Computer Group (MCG) is a business unit of the Motorola Integrated Electronic Systems Sector (IESS IESS Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social (Ecuador) IESS Integrated Electronic Systems Sector (Motorola) IESS Imagery Exploitation Support System IESS International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences ). MCG is the world's leading supplier of B2B (Business to Business) Refers to one business communicating with or selling to another. See B2B e-commerce, B2C and B2G. B2B - business to business embedded computing platforms for telecommunications, network storage, imaging, medical equipment and semiconductor production and test equipment applications, with core competencies in services and training, design, manufacturing and systems integration capabilities. IESS is a leading provider of advanced electronic products and systems for customers integrating electronics into their products. Motorola IESS solutions provide the brains -- the DigitalDNA(TM) -- that make electronic systems simpler, safer, smarter and more synchronized. www.motorola.com/computer Motorola Inc. is a global leader in providing integrated communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2000 were $37.6 billion. www.motorola.com MOTOROLA, the Stylized styl·ize tr.v. styl·ized, styl·iz·ing, styl·iz·es 1. To restrict or make conform to a particular style. 2. To represent conventionally; conventionalize. M Logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola Inc.(R) Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (c)2001 Motorola Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. |
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