Red-M, a pioneering developer of Bluetooth networking solutions and subsidiary of Madge Networks N.V. and Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc, Computer Systems Group, a leading manufacturer in wireless solutions, today announced an alliance to offer Toshiba`s small to medium business (SMB) customers advanced Bluetooth wireless technology network solutions. Under the new alliance, Red-M will provide Toshiba with core Red-M BIAS (Bluetooth Internet Access Server) software technology and Red-M 1000AP access points, enhancing Toshiba`s personal connectivity solutions for its SMB customers. In October 2000, Red-M announced the 3000AS and 1000AP, the world`s first Bluetooth network products to combine mobile infrastructure with public network and LAN access to deliver high value differentiated wireless in-building services to emerging Bluetooth mobile communications devices. By offering Red-M`s software and 1000AP Bluetooth access points, Toshiba will provide customers with greater mobility in the workplace. As a promoter member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) and technology leader, Toshiba is dedicated to delivering tomorrow`s technology today.
John Madigan, vice president, SMB marketing, TAIS comments, "Our relationship with Red-M will allow Toshiba to extend its product range to encompass emerging Bluetooth applications and embrace a world without wires. Red-M has demonstrated leadership in the packaging of Bluetooth technology and we are pleased to team up with them and enhance Toshiba`s solutions offerings."
Mike Wilson, CEO, Red-M, says, "Toshiba is one of the driving forces behind the continued development of Bluetooth technology. We believe this alliance with Toshiba reinforces our position as a Bluetooth innovator. We were first to market with our ground-breaking networking solutions and we are now pleased to announce this alliance with a major force in the PC market."
Share
Red-M
Founded in 2000, Red-M is a subsidiary of Madge Networks N.V. The company is a pioneer of mobile commerce solutions based on Bluetooth technology. Bluetooth allows the wireless integration of data, voice and video communications in the work place and public concourses, delivering reliable and secure access to Internet, Intranet and business critical applications from a wide range of mobile devices. Information on Red-M can be found on the World Wide Web at www.red-m.com.
Madge Networks N.V.
Madge Networks N.V. is a global provider of advanced Internet-centric network services and products, and mission-critical enterprise solutions. The company operates through three primary subsidiaries: Madge.web, a global provider of rich content applications and managed network services; Madge.connect, a global supplier of product solutions for mission-critical enterprise networks; and Red-M, a developer of wireless Internet server products that provide Internet and Intranet access from a wide range of mobile devices in the workplace. The company`s main business centers are located in Wexham Springs, United Kingdom; New York City and Milpitas, California. Information about Madge`s complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.madge.com.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth wireless technology is set to revolutionize the personal connectivity market by providing freedom from wired connections. It is a specification for a small form-factor, low-cost radio solution providing links between mobile computers, mobile phones and other portable and handheld devices, and connectivity to the Internet. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), comprised of leaders in the telecommunications, computing, and network industries, is driving development of the technology and bringing it to market. The Bluetooth SIG includes promoter companies 3Com, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Lucent, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia and Toshiba, and more than 1800 adopter companies.
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Toshiba continues to be the world`s leading vendor for portable computers with 14.2 percent market share worldwide during the second quarter of 2000, according to International Data Corp. The company offers portable, desktop, projector and server computing solutions for business customers under the Toshiba brand name. For more information, call 1-800-TOSHIBA or visit the company`s Web site at www.computers.toshiba.com. Dealer referrals and brochures are located at www.buy.toshiba.com.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with annual sales of approximately $2.5 billion, Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. is comprised of six divisions, organized into two business groups, which manufacture, market and service a wide range of business and information-oriented products in the United States and Latin America. Products include portable and desktop computers, and PC servers; voice-mail systems; digital business telephone systems; interactive voice response systems; network systems and digital cameras. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of the $52 billion Toshiba Corp., the eighth-largest computer and electronics company and the world`s 26th largest industrial corporation in terms of sales. Toshiba Corp. is a world leader in high-technology products with more than 300 major subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.