Companies Collaborating to Bring Bluetooth Network Connectivity to Palm
Handheld Users
NEW YORK, PC Expo, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Axis Communications, a leader
in the converging field of wired and wireless network connectivity, announced
today a collaboration with Palm, Inc., a pioneer in the field of mobile and
wireless Internet solutions and a leading provider of handheld computers. The
goal of this agreement is to enable Palm(TM) handheld users to wirelessly
connect to a local Bluetooth network powered by the AXIS 9010 Bluetooth Access
Point. This will create a new class of high-speed, short-range, wireless
services. The companies also plan to engage in mutually beneficial business
development efforts and marketing activities to evangelize network "hot
spots," wireless Local Area Network (LAN), in locations such as offices,
airports and retail stores. As part of this collaboration, Axis Communications
has joined Palm's PluggedIn Program, and Palm has joined the Axis Mobile
Internet Partner Program. Axis is also extending an offer to all Palm OS(R)
Bluetooth developers to get an AXIS 9010 prototype and a Software Developer
Kit (SDK) for location based services.
"Working with Axis Communications will help Palm increase the value of
Bluetooth enabled Palm handhelds to our end users by providing an optimized
user experience in a Bluetooth 'hot spot' environment, as well as in a closed
campus network environment," said John Cook, senior director of product
marketing at Palm, Inc. "We believe that Bluetooth connectivity is going to
play a large role in how users will access information services on Palm
handheld computers. Axis can help Palm provide a seamless Bluetooth experience
in the network access space and also help engage the Palm OS Bluetooth
developer community by providing the tools they need to enable them to create
great solutions."
The AXIS 9010, together with the positioning capabilities of the AXIS
Mobile Access Server, opens up an opportunity for Palm OS developers to create
a new generation of Palm OS applications by using Bluetooth wireless
technology to connect to the network. The applications can range from ad-hoc
connectivity to important information and favorite Internet content via the
MyPalm(TM) portal in public "hot-spots," as well as to vertical applications
for retail, health care, financial services, etc.
To clearly show the possibilities offered by this alliance, Axis
Communications and Palm are demonstrating the interoperability between a Palm
handheld device and the AXIS 9010 during PC Expo, in which a Palm Vx handheld
user will wirelessly access information from the local network. This
demonstration will be performed at the Axis Communications booth (3722) within
the Designed for Palm Handhelds Pavilion and at Palm's booth (3422) from
June 26th until June 28th.
"Palm handheld users have come to expect the latest cutting-edge
technology in their handheld computers because that is what Palm has always
provided," said Patrik von Bergen, director of business development at Axis
Communications. "By providing direct connectivity to the network, the
opportunity for all Palm partners to develop new types of applications will
bring tremendous value to the Palm OS platform."
Pricing and Availability
The AXIS 9010 Bluetooth Access Point prototype is available on a limited
basis to Palm OS developers. For more information on how to obtain the AXIS
9010, visit http://palmdevelopers.axis.com or call 650-903-2221. For more
information about the Axis Mobile Internet Partner Program, visit
http://www.axis.com/partner/mi_partner.htm .
About Axis Communications
The Axis Communications Group, with the parent company Axis AB, is a
leader in network connectivity and emerging wireless Internet based services.
The company is at the forefront of developing network appliance solutions that
enable people and organizations to get easy and immediate access to devices
and services. Axis is one of the global leaders in several key thin server and
network device markets, such as printer, storage and video connectivity, and
is doing pioneering work in the rapidly expanding markets of wireless and
mobile communications. Founded in 1984, Axis employs more than 500 people
worldwide, including the 50 percent owned subsidiary, Netch Technologies. The
group had a turnover of approximately 695 MSEK in the financial year
1999/2000. Axis is headquartered in Lund, Sweden and has a total of 28 offices
throughout North America, Asia and Europe. Axis is a publicly traded company
on the OM Stockholm Exchange's O-list. Information about Axis can be found at
http://www.axis.com .
NOTE: BLUETOOTH is a registered trademark owned by Telefon AB LM Ericsson
and licensed to Axis Communications. Palm OS is a registered trademark and
Palm and MyPalm are trademarks of Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries.
CONTACT: Jennifer Keeney, jennifer@shapetech.com, or Kim Rose, both of
ShapeTechnology, 650-235-2505, for Axis Communications; or Patrik von Bergen
of Axis Communications, 650-903-2221, or patrik.vonbergen@axis.com.
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CONTACT:
Jennifer Keeney, jennifer@shapetech.com, or
Kim Rose, both of ShapeTechnology, 650-235-2505, for Axis
Communications; or Patrik von Bergen of Axis Communications,
650-903-2221, or patrik.vonbergen@axis.com
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