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NEWS
Issue #2001 - 01 (Jan. 2001)
(Updated on Jan. 3, 2001)

ACQUISITIONS, MERGERS & AGREEMENTS

Toshiba, Taiyo Yuden and IBM Japan to Establish Bluetooth Qualification Company

In anticipation of the worldwide adoption of Bluetooth technology, among device manufacturers and consumers, alike, three global wireless players, Toshiba Corporation, Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd, and IBM Japan, Ltd., have announced the establishment of a joint venture company that will authorize the use of the Bluetooth logo. The logo is a seal of authenticity that assures consumers that products are fully Bluetooth compliant.

The new company will benefit Japan-based manufacturers, as it will make it convenient for them to obtain qualification of Bluetooth-enabled products.

Overview of new joint venture

Authorize use of the Bluetooth logo that is mandatory for Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Offer consultation on Bluetooth qualification procedures, from preparation for the qualification test through to the filing of documentation required for approval.
Operate Japan’s only Bluetooth qualification facility, which has the Bluetooth Qualification Review Board accreditation to offer testing.
An agent for applications to the Telecom Engineering Center (TELEC) and Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications.

The company is capitalized at $354,200 and will be owned 80.5 percent by Toshiba, 10 percent by Taiyo Yuden, and 9.5 percent by IBM Japan.

The Bluetooth qualification organization will be in operation starting April 1^st, 2001.

For more information: www.toshiba.co.jp/about/press/2000_12/pr2101.htm

Mobileinfo Comments and Advisory: This is a good initiative but we wonder if it should be vendors or Bluetooth organization. In our view, the latter is more qualified.

Note: This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Readers should take appropriate caution in developing plans utilizing these products, services and technology architectures.

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