Red-M, a pioneering developer of Bluetooth networking solutions and subsidiary of Madge Networks N.V., launches today its Bluetooth Solutions Development Program, m-dev, at the Bluetooth Developers` Conference in San Jose, CA. M-dev is designed to support application developers and independent software vendors (ISVs) to create applications that run over Bluetooth networks, delivering innovative solutions to customers in a wide range of industries.
Red-M is a developer of Bluetooth networking product solutions that provide rapid and secure transmission of data, voice and video communications over a wireless infrastructure in buildings and public concourses. As a member of m-dev, developers will be part of a Red-M partner community developing key Bluetooth applications and solutions which integrate with Red-M`s technology. The program will enable developers to bring their solutions to market rapidly using Red-M`s leading market position and expertise. The ultimate aim of the program is to provide customers with a complete Bluetooth networking solution by fully leveraging high quality partnerships.
As part of the Bluetooth Solutions Development program, members will receive a developers kit comprising of a Red-M 3000AS access server, a variety of Bluetooth edge devices and direct access to Red-M`s technical support resources. Red-M will also help in the development and marketing of the applications developed.
Bert Schramm, Chief Operating Officer Northeast Wireless comments "We are very pleased that Red-M has taken this bold industry initiative to help in the development of Bluetooth applications, and we are excited to be partnering with such a dynamic Bluetooth industry leader."
Simon Gawne, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Red-M, adds, "We recognize that Bluetooth is set to enable a whole new class of mobile applications. Through the m-dev program, we will provide help, support and product to application developers and ISVs to allow them to create innovative Bluetooth solutions. This program will further contribute to the ubiquity of Bluetooth for the benefit of the customer."
Red-M will demonstrate its award-winning Bluetooth networking products and technology at the Bluetooth Developers` Conference, San Jose, 5-7 December, 2000.
For more details about Red-M`s m-dev Bluetooth Solutions Development Program, please visit www.red-m.com
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Red-M
Launched in May 2000, Red-MTM is a subsidiary of Madge Networks N.V., and is a pioneering developer of Bluetooth networking solutions. Bluetooth is the emerging local wireless technology backed by an industry consortium of over 2,100 of the world`s leading companies. Red-M`s BIASTM (Bluetooth Internet access server) technology provides advanced data, voice and video services to a range of Bluetooth enabled devices including computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), wireless application protocol (WAP) smart phones and other emerging information appliances. Red-M, an Associate Member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), won the first ever Award for Innovation at the annual Bluetooth Congress in June 2000 and more recently PC Magazine`s `Technical Innovation Award`, and is widely recognized as a leading innovator in Bluetooth technology. In October 2000, Red-M announced the world`s first Bluetooth networking product solutions Information on Red-M can be found on the World Wide Web www.red-m.com.
Madge Networks N.V.
Madge Networks N.V. (NASDAQ NM: MADGF) 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.
Northeast Wireless
Northeast Wireless is a leading provider of high-speed wireless broadband and Bluetooth connectivity. Founded in May 2000 and headquarted in Boston, Ma, Northeast Wireless is deploying a high-speed wireless grid through out New England. Our flexible solutions offer faster speeds, lower costs, scalability, redundancy and higher levels of security than other products.