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Savi Technology and QUALCOMM Launch Strategic Product Integration Initiative to Deliver Total Supply Chain Visibility and Security.


Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. & SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 2002

Combined GPS/Active RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna.  Product Suite Will Ensure End-to-End,

In-Transit Visibility The ability to track the identity, status, and location of Department of Defense units, and non-unit cargo (excluding bulk petroleum, oil, and lubricants) and passengers; patients; and personal property from origin to consignee or destination across the range of military operations.  and Security for Maritime,

Rail and Truck Transportation

Today at the National Cargo Security Conference, Savi Technology Savi Technology is a US-based company that provides real-time RFID solutions for managing and securing global supply chain assets. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Savi has offices in London, Singapore, Washington, D.C. and Melbourne, Australia. , the leading provider of real-time solutions for global supply chain security and asset management, and QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq:QCOM QCOM Qualcomm, Inc. (stock symbol) ), the leader in mobile communications for the transportation industry, announced a strategic product initiative to integrate the companies' tracking, management and security products into a comprehensive hardware/software solution for in-transit visibility and security of transportation containers and their contents for the maritime, rail and truck industries. Developed in response to requests from existing and prospective customers, this integrated solution will create a comprehensive system for transportation carriers, service providers and owners of supply chain assets to manage, monitor and secure shipments.

The product initiative combines QUALCOMM's market-leading OmniTRACS(R) and OmniExpress(R) mobile communications systems, network operations and fleet management, with Savi's proven real-time solutions that leverage their latest, sixth generation, active radio-frequency identification Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is an automatic identification method, relying on storing and remotely retrieving data using devices called RFID tags or transponders.  (RFID) technology -- including electronic security seals -- with enterprise software that improves the management and security of supply chain assets. The result of this integrated product initiative is the first real-time solution that encompasses the visibility and management of fleet operations with management and security of supply chain assets, such as maritime containers, reusable transport containers, truck trailers, rail cars and intermodal containers.

Savi and QUALCOMM have over a decade of expertise in supporting the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) with technologies for use in the DoD's wireless tracking infrastructure called the Total Asset Visibility (TAV) network, which provides In-Transit Visibility (ITV (1) See interactive TV.

(2) (iTV) The code name for Apple's video media hub (see Apple TV).
) for military assets and cargo. This infrastructure enables the DoD -- one of the largest shippers in the world -- to securely ship, manage and monitor its cargo. Based on Automatic Identification Technologies (AIT), including RFID from Savi and satellite communications from QUALCOMM, the DoD's expanding TAV infrastructure monitors and manages 250,000 conveyances that move military supplies through 350 locations in more than 36 countries.

"This alliance builds on a productive history of collaboration between QUALCOMM and Savi Technology," said Chris Wolfe, president of QUALCOMM Wireless Business Solutions. "Integrating wide-area networks Wide-area networks

Communication networks that are regional, nationwide, or worldwide in geographic area, with a minimum distance typical of that between major metropolitan areas. Smaller networks include metropolitan and local-area networks.
 with local-area networks Local-area networks

Computer networks that usually cover a limited range, say, within the boundary of a building. A computer network is two or more computers that communicate with each other through some medium.
 for the purpose of comprehensive asset management is a powerful idea. We look forward to working with Savi to make continuous monitoring, real-time inventory visibility and supply chain security a reality."

OmniTRACS and OmniExpress systems are industry-leading wireless mobile communications and tracking systems that provide real-time messaging and position reporting between fleets and their operations centers. QUALCOMM has offered fleet management solutions since 1988, and serves over 1,300 customers including 20 of the top 25 tank truck carriers and 38 of the top 40 truckload carriers. Today, QUALCOMM's mobile communications systems function in 33 countries on four continents and vehicles are monitored via nine QUALCOMM Network Management Centers worldwide.

"QUALCOMM's OmniTRACS system is a perfect complement to Savi's solution set," said Vikram Verma, 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.  of Savi Technology. "Transportation companies are trying to find ways to ensure the security of their shipments and enable continuous inventory tracking for their customers. The combined solution that Savi and QUALCOMM offer will enable them to do both while also delivering significant operational efficiencies."

Savi Technology is the industry-leading supplier of real-time supply chain security and asset management software solutions that uniquely leverage data from AIT systems such as RFID, GPS, and other satellite systems. Savi's leading RFID technology platform, EchoPoint, is the basis for Savi's SmartSeal(TM) family of electronic seals and its new 600-Series RFID system. In addition, Savi's Universal Data Appliance Protocol (UDAP UDAP Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices (statutes/laws)
UDAP Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices
) has been widely adopted as an open communications protocol that enables complete interoperability with all automated data collection systems such as RFID, Barcode, GPS and other data collection systems.

About Savi Technology

With over 12 years of global logistics infrastructure experience, Savi is the proven leader in real-time supply chain asset management and security. Savi Technology continues to help build and operate the world's largest Radio Frequency Identification See RFID.  (RFID) cargo tracking infrastructure for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). In addition to DoD, the company's broad customer base includes the U.S. Postal Service The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) processes and delivers mail to individuals and businesses within the United States. The service seeks to improve its performance through the development of efficient mail-handling systems and operates its own planning and engineering programs. , Singapore Airlines, Woolworths UK, as well as numerous international ports, terminal operators, shippers, carriers, asset owners and third party logistics providers. Founded in 1989, Savi Technology is privately held, with headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif., and offices in Washington D.C., London, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and South Africa. For additional information, visit www.savi.com

About QUALCOMM

QUALCOMM Incorporated (www.qualcomm.com) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on the Company's Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) A method for transmitting simultaneous signals over a shared portion of the spectrum. The foremost application of CDMA is the digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800 MHz band and 1.9 GHz PCS band. ) digital technology. The Company's business areas include CDMA chipsets and system software; technology licensing; the Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless BREW is an application development platform created by Qualcomm for mobile phones. It was originally developed for CDMA handsets, but has since been ported to other air interfaces including GSM/GPRS, UMTS, and CDMA. (TM) (BREW(TM)) applications platform; QChat(TM) push-to-talk technology; Eudora(R) e-mail software; digital cinema systems; and satellite-based systems including portions of the Globalstar(TM) system and wireless fleet management systems, OmniTRACS and OmniExpress. QUALCOMM owns patents that are essential to all of the CDMA wireless telecommunications standards that have been adopted or proposed for adoption by standards-setting bodies worldwide. QUALCOMM has licensed its essential CDMA patent portfolio to more than 100 telecommunications equipment manufacturers worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., QUALCOMM is included in the S&P 500 Index and traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market

The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies.
(R) under the ticker symbol Ticker Symbol

An arrangement of characters (usually letters) representing a particular security listed on an exchange or otherwise traded publicly. When a company issues securities to the public marketplace, it selects an available ticker symbol for its securities which investors
 QCOM.

Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the Company's ability to successfully design and develop the GPS/Active RFID product suite, the extent to which the product achieves acceptance in the marketplace, and changes in economic conditions of the various markets the Company serves, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report 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.
 for the year ended September 30, 2001, and most recent Form 10-Q Form 10-Q

See 10-Q.
.

Note to Editors: (TM) -- Savi, the Savi logo, SmartChain and SmartSeal are trademarks of Savi Technology, Inc.

QUALCOMM, OmniTRACS, OmniExpress and Eudora are registered trademarks of QUALCOMM Incorporated. BREW and QChat are trademarks of QUALCOMM Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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