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Wingcast Selects Airbiquity's aqLink Technology for Safety and Security
Applications
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DETROIT, May 15, 2001--(Eye-for-Auto Conference)--Wingcast Incorporated, a Ford Motor Company
(NYSE: F) and QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), joint venture, has selected Airbiquity as its supplier for
narrowband, circuit-switched, in-band telematics data transport.
Airbiquity's patented aqLink(TM) solution will enable the delivery of wireless information to the car that supports a variety of
services, including safety and security, entertainment and Internet access.
Airbiquity joins Wingcast in its drive to deliver state-of-the-art wireless telematics solutions, including emergency, personal safety,
wireless web, navigation, and point-of-interest services, to the mobile client.
"Airbiquity is excited to partner with Wingcast as part of the inaugural team that will implement next generation telematics services,"
said Dan Allen, President and CEO of Airbiquity. "Our ability to work with all digital air interfaces, including CDMA networks,
provides the flexibility to migrate from existing analog solutions and into future third generation networks."
"Airbiquity's unique voice-and-data technology enables Wingcast to build the world's first all-digital telematics service that delivers
sought-after applications to the automobile," said Mark Lieberman, Vice President of Strategic Business Development for Wingcast,
"we look forward to developing a strong relationship with Airbiquity that will benefit our customers as we begin delivering services."
Airbiquity develops wireless communications solutions for wireless phones, automobiles and other mobile devices that enable the
integration of voice with high value "need-it-now" information such as location, telematics, and mobile messaging.
For example, after an airbag deployment, Airbiquity's software will reliably and instantaneously transport critical vehicle status and
location data during the driver's conversation with the service center. This solution will also transport other discreet vehicle data (e.g.
maintenance status, fuel levels) during operator-assisted concierge call sessions.
Wingcast Incorporated (www.wingcast.com) is a joint venture formed by Ford Motor Company and QUALCOMM Incorporated.
Wingcast is dedicated to the development and delivery of wireless mobility and information services that will bring voice, entertainment,
Internet access and safety services into cars and trucks. Wingcast will become a comprehensive provider of telematics services to
global customers.
Airbiquity is the location technology company that delivers GPS data to any wireless network worldwide. The company's patented
aqLink(TM) software enables wireless carriers, automobile manufacturers, commercial call centers and Internet portals to offer their
subscribers location-based services that enhance productivity, manage assets, and deliver personalized content.
Airbiquity's premier product is the breakthrough GPS Accessory, which combines our aqLink software with commercial GPS to
instantly deploy Location Commerce(SM) services on any wireless network. Airbiquity's patented Push-to-Pinpoint(TM) technology
puts privacy first by allowing wireless subscribers to control the release of their personal location with the touch of a button.
For more information visit Airbiquity's Web site at www.airbiquity.com.
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