Dallas Texas, US, and Stockholm Sweden, September 1, 2004 - AVIDWireless, a leading provider of mobile software and services, and Imsys Technologies, a supplier of networked microprocessor solutions to OEM's, today announced a partnership. AVIDWireless' introduced a new rugged computer, AVIDirector™, for networked machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. "AVIDirector leverages Imsys' processor and its Java-based SNAP platform to provide a superior ease of use product, with a faster time to market," says Rodney Montrose, President AVIDWireless. "Imsys development tools will allow developers to create custom applications that can run on the AVIDirector M2M platform. The inherent SNAP architecture makes AVIDirector a perfect choice for quick prototyping and production when time to market is critical", adds Montrose.
"Imsys is pleased to be the partner of choice by AVIDWireless and to have a partner in the United States which has expanded Imsys' single board computer, SNAP, into a full blown industrial computer system", says Jens Agerskans, Imsys President. "AVIDWireless has developed an ideal, networked system for remote control, data processing and managing everything from small sensors to advanced factory equipment" adds Carl Wedlin, Director of Sales at Imsys.

Features of the Imsys SNAP platform:

• Provides Direct execution of Java bytecode
• 10/100 Mbit Ethernet support
• RS-232 support
• 1-Wire support
• I2C, SPI support
• CAN support for Automotive and Industrial Control
• Supports Java Native Interface (JNI), allowing C and Assembler modules
  

AVIDirector extends the SNAP platform by:

• 16 MB of RAM, 4 to 64 MB of Flash
• 4 AVIDIO slots for radios (GPRS, CDMA, 802.11, Bluetooth, ZigBee), sensors and other user cards
• 5 external Ethernet ports
• 10 serial ports
• MMC slot for up to 1 GB of solid state memory
• Internal GPS option
• Imsys Developer Debug port connector

About AVIDWireless

AVIDWireless, a subsidiary of VoiceDataWare, Inc. has fast become the company that corporations turn to for delivering solutions that remotely connect mobile users with enterprise data via cell phones, PDAs, and custom wireless devices. In addition to AVIDirector™, AVIDWireless' product suite includes: AVIDRapidTools®, AVIDTelnet-SSH™, AVIDGateway™ and DrawAnnote™.

About Imsys Technologies

Imsys, founded 1992, is a privately-held company, operating as a fabless semiconductor manufacturer. Imsys develops and distributes Java based µ-controllers, IC-products and modules that are supported by complete reference design information and professional development systems and evaluation tools.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
John McGinnis, AVIDWireless 972-401-3655, www.avidwireless.com
Carl Wedlin, Imsys Technologies +46-(0)8-594 110 70, www.imsystech.com