WiMedia Member Companies Partner to Deliver Integrated Hardware & Software
for Bluetooth and Wireless USB Connectivity in Consumer Devices
LAS VEGAS, 2007 International CES, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Sybase iAnywhere today announced it is collaborating with WiMedia Alliance
member firms including Artimi and Staccato Communications to offer
ultra-wide band (UWB) based Bluetooth(R) and Wireless USB embedded drivers
to market for consumer electronics, PC peripherals, and mobile devices. As
a member of the WiMedia Alliance, Sybase iAnywhere collaborates with other
WiMedia member companies to develop specifications, certification tests,
and educational programs. Sybase iAnywhere will exhibit in the WiMedia
TechZone in Booth 13544 at the 2007 International CES conference, which is
taking place in Las Vegas, NV January 8-11, 2007.
WiMedia(R) is the de-facto standard radio platform for ultra-wideband
(UWB) wireless networking. With efficient power consumption and high data
rates, WiMedia UWB has been selected by the Bluetooth SIG and the USB
Implementers Forum as the foundation radio of their high-speed wireless
specifications for use in next generation consumer electronics, mobile and
computer applications. Sybase iAnywhere's experience as a contributing
member to the Bluetooth SIG, and previous leadership roles within the IrDA
and Open Mobile Alliance standards bodies will benefit the Alliance with
seasoned participants and effective feedback.
Sybase iAnywhere is collaborating with WiMedia Alliance members
including Artimi and Staccato Communications. Artimi is a fabless
semiconductor company developing low power single chip WiMedia-based UWB
silicon solutions for applications based on Certified Wireless USB and next
generation Bluetooth over UWB. Staccato Communications is a UWB technology
pioneer with applications expertise in Certified Wireless USB, Bluetooth
and Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity; and has introduced single-chip,
all-CMOS solutions to offer lowest cost, small form-factor and low power
solutions. iAnywhere is a Team Staccato Partner Program member. Sybase
iAnywhere is collaborating with both companies to bring Bluetooth over UWB
and certified Wireless USB embedded drivers to market for consumer
electronics, PC peripherals, and mobile devices.
"While many companies are focused right now on the hardware to make
technologies like next-generation Bluetooth and Wireless USB work -- the
real need is for effective software to allow for interoperability and in
multiple modes of operation," said Colin Macnab, CEO of Artimi. "The
combination of Artimi and Sybase iAnywhere's product and development
knowledge brings tremendous value to CE designers working with limited
resources. Our media access controller software and semiconductor
technology fits well with Sybase iAnywhere's embedded Bluetooth and USB
protocol stacks for high speed connectivity."
"Our expertise with Bluetooth software provides a natural starting
point for our involvement in specifying how Bluetooth will work with
ultra-wideband transports," said Nathan Pendleton, area vice president,
Mobile Device Solutions, iAnywhere. "By partnering with key UWB
semiconductor companies we will be able to provide quality, proven embedded
Bluetooth-UWB Software SDKs and drivers."
To support development efforts, the Sybase(R) iAnywhere(R) embedded
software services organization provides a team of seasoned engineers that
can supplement an existing development effort or provide turnkey software
implementations for device manufacturers needing wireless expertise.
About Sybase iAnywhere Software Development Kits (SDKs)
Sybase iAnywhere SDKs for ultra-wideband, Bluetooth, IrDA (including
IrSimple) wireless technology, and OMA (SyncML) protocols help
manufacturers integrate wireless connectivity, synchronization and device
management capabilities into a wide range of mobile devices. The SDKs
enable protocols to be easily ported to any real-time operating system,
have low footprint requirements, shorten time-to-market and increase return
on investment by reducing development costs and testing cycles. Sybase
iAnywhere has more than ten years experience working in wireless networking
protocols and hundreds of design wins representing tens of millions of
enabled products in the market. For more information visit the company's
Website at http://www.ianywhere.com.
About Sybase iAnywhere
Sybase iAnywhere enables success at the front lines of business. The
company holds worldwide market leadership positions in mobile and embedded
databases, mobile management and security, mobile middleware and
synchronization, and Bluetooth(R) and infrared protocol technologies. Tens
of millions of mobile devices and over 20,000 customers and partners rely
on the company's "Always Available" technologies, including SQL Anywhere,
Afaria and OneBridge. iAnywhere is a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY).
NOTE: Sybase, iAnywhere, iAnywhere Solutions, SQL Anywhere, OneBridge
and Afaria are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of
Sybase, Inc. or its subsidiaries. (R) indicates registration in the United
States of America. The Bluetooth trademark and logos are owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by iAnywhere is under license. All
other company and product names mentioned may be trademarks of the
respective companies with which they are associated.
Special Note: References to Sybase iAnywhere or iAnywhere mean
iAnywhere Solutions, Inc. a Sybase subsidiary. Statements concerning
iAnywhere's' product market, relationships with its customers and new
products are forward- looking statements that involve a number of
uncertainties and risks and cannot be guaranteed. Factors that could
ultimately affect such statements are detailed from time to time in
Sybase's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not
limited to its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form
10-Q (copies of which can be viewed on the Company's web site).
Media Contacts:
Crystal King
iAnywhere Solutions
(978) 287-1524
crystal.king@ianywhere.com
Scott Malinowski
Citigate Cunningham
(617) 374-4223
smalinowski@cunningham.com
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Related links:
http://www.ianywhere.com
CONTACT:
Crystal King of iAnywhere Solutions,
+1-978-287-1524, or crystal.king@ianywhere.com; or Scott
Malinowski of Citigate Cunningham, +1-617-374-4223, or
smalinowski@cunningham.com, for iAnywhere Solutions
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