Nokia Wireless Expert Brings Broad Range of Technology Experience to
Bluetooth SIG Board
BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bluetooth Special Interest
Group (SIG) today announced the appointment of Ian Macnamara of Nokia to
the position of Chairman of the Board. As chairman, Macnamara will lead the
group of seven board members who provide guidance to the Bluetooth SIG on
the creation and promotion of Bluetooth wireless technology.
"For years, Ian and Nokia have been deeply involved in the development
of Bluetooth technology. The Bluetooth SIG is especially pleased to have
Ian in this position as we move to incorporate Wibree technology, first
created by Nokia, as Bluetooth technology's ultra low power solution," said
Michael Foley, Ph.D., executive director of the Bluetooth SIG.
Macnamara is Technology Manager for Nokia's Complementary Wireless
platforms group. Using his Electronic Engineering, background, he spent
many years working in Europe and Asia on RF designs for industrial and
consumer products before moving into management where he has 20 years
experience. During his 14 year tenure with Nokia, he has worked on design,
manufacturing, specification and standardization of telecommunication
products. Macnamara is currently responsible for technology assessment and
selection as well as strategy and implementation plans for PAN, and GPS
within Nokia.
"This is an exciting time to be a part of the evolution of Bluetooth
technology. The SIG and its thousands of member companies are constantly
improving the technology, expanding into new markets and working to unite
wireless technologies to meet every consumer need," said Macnamara. "It's
an honor to be elected by the board to help guide the next year and plan
for the next decade of Bluetooth technology."
Bluetooth technology turned 10 years old in 2008 and has nearly two
billion devices with the technology in the marketplace. Macnamara expects
that number to continue to grow with new advances like ultra low power and
high speed Bluetooth technology.
"Ultra low power Bluetooth technology opens up new markets for the
popular global standard, like sports and fitness, a wider arena within
healthcare and monitoring and sensor applications. At the other end of the
spectrum, high speed Bluetooth technology will provide consumers with the
ability to quickly and easily transfer huge amounts of data, like video and
complete music libraries, wirelessly," added Macnamara.
In addition to his position as the Chairman of the Board of Directors
of the Bluetooth SIG, Macnamara is also actively involved in the
standardization of ultra-wideband technology (UWB) and serves on the
WiMedia Alliance board of directors. The Bluetooth SIG is working to
incorporate UWB with the Bluetooth standard for a high-speed version of the
technology expected out in 2009.
Macnamara's appointment is effective immediately and succeeds
Motorola's Dr. John Barr in the position of SIG Chairman of the Board.
Barr, Motorola, will now serve as vice-chairman of the board.
About Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology
Bluetooth wireless technology is the global short-range wireless
standard for personal connectivity of a broad range of electronic devices.
The technology is now available in its fourth version of the core
specification and continues to develop, building on its inherent strengths
- small-form factor radio, low power, low cost, built-in security,
robustness, ease-of-use, and ad hoc networking abilities. More than five
new Bluetooth enabled products are qualified every working day and 13
million Bluetooth units are shipping per week. The installed base of
Bluetooth devices is one and a half nearly two billion and climbing, making
it the only proven wireless technology choice for developers, product
manufacturers, and consumers worldwide.
About the Bluetooth SIG
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), comprised of leaders in the
telecommunications, computing, consumer electronics, automotive and network
industries, is driving development of Bluetooth wireless technology and
bringing it to market. The Bluetooth SIG includes Promoter group companies
Ericsson, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia and Toshiba, along with
over 10,000 Associate and Adopter member companies. The Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
headquarters are located in Bellevue, Washington, U.S.A. For more
information please visit http://www.bluetooth.com.
The Bluetooth word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Press Contacts:
Americas
Starr Million
INK Public Relations for the Bluetooth SIG
+1 (512) 382-8981
starr@ink-pr.com
Asia-Pacific
CHINA
Andrew Wu
Hill & Knowlton for the Bluetooth SIG
(86 10) 5861 7596
andrew.wu@hillandknowlton.com.cn
JAPAN
Mike Litwin
Inoue Public Relations for the Bluetooth SIG
+81-3-5269-2301
m-litwin@inoue-pr.com
KOREA
Harry Yoon
SMC, Inc. for the Bluetooth SIG
+82-2-3445-3232
harry@oksmc.co.kr
TAIWAN
Jojo Chang
Apex Communications Consultants Co., Ltd., for the Bluetooth SIG
886-2-7718-7777 ext. 535
jojo@apexpr.com.tw
Europe, Middle East, Africa
Danny Devriendt
Porter Novelli for the Bluetooth SIG
+32 475353465
danny.devriendt@porternovelli.be
Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click
appropriate link.
Dr. Michael Foley
http://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=31627
SOURCE Bluetooth Special Interest Group
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CONTACT:
Americas, Starr Million of INK Public
Relations, +1-512-382-8981, starr@ink-pr.com; or Asia-Pacific,
CHINA, Andrew Wu of Hill & Knowlton, (86 10) 5861 7596,
andrew.wu@hillandknowlton.com.cn; or JAPAN, Mike Litwin of Inoue
Public Relations, +81-3-5269-2301, m-litwin@inoue-pr.com; or
KOREA, Harry Yoon of SMC, Inc., +82-2-3445-3232,
harry@oksmc.co.kr; or TAIWAN, Jojo Chang of Apex Communications
Consultants Co., Ltd., 886-2-7718-7777, ext. 535,
jojo@apexpr.com.tw; or Europe, Middle East, Africa, Danny
Devriendt of Porter Novelli, +32 475353465,
danny.devriendt@porternovelli.be, all for Bluetooth Special
Interest Group
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