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CoCom Int'l Joins Insyde Software's iPartner Program Insyde Software and CoCom to Focus on Cyrix MediaGX System-level Software and Design Services for "Special-Purpose PC" Marketplace CoCom to Demonstrate Insyde Software's BIOS technologies at CeBIT'99 Westborough, MA - March 18, 1999 - Insyde™ Software, a leading provider of enabling mobile software technologies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), today announced a partnership with UK-based CoCom International Ltd. Under this agreement, CoCom will become an Insyde Software "iPartner" and the two companies will focus on providing a complete suite of design services, BIOS software technologies and training for Cyrix MediaGX™-based special purpose computing devices. These special-purpose devices range from dedicated Windows-based terminals, Internet access devices, pen-based computers, wearable PCs, set-top boxes and sub-notebook hand-held computers. Insyde Software's iPartner Program coupled with CoCom's recently announced European MediaGX™ Design Centre (see CoCom press release dated 1st March 99) is a unique and comprehensive combination of "concept-to-production" technology and facilities. Utilizing Cocom's Design Centre, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and ODMs (original design manufacturers) of Cyrix's MediaGX™ integrated CPU and chipset will be able to get "one stop shopping" for all aspects of their PC designs. CoCom and Insyde Software will enjoy a strategic relationship that includes sharing of engineering resources, a technical point of contact, sharing of source code and development tools, combined training programs, and joint sales and marketing programs. "We are extremely pleased to be working closely with CoCom International," said Stephen J. Gentile, vice president of marketing for Insyde Software. "The respective focus of each company; Insyde Software's focus on mobile and special-purpose PCs and CoCom's Cyrix-based strategy is what truly sets this relationship apart. We look forward to a long and mutually rewarding partnership with them," added Gentile. "It is well known that Insyde Software offer the most advanced BIOS and comprehensive system level software for the Cyrix MediaGX™ processor. This new alliance will allow us to offer our customers truly Millennium class solutions, for the next generation computing devices," said Julien Snell, Managing Director at CoCom International Ltd. "We hope to generate some excitement at CeBIT, with this announcement" added Snell. Highlights of the iPartner Program As an iPartner, CoCom will receive the following benefits:
As a CoCom/Insyde iPartner Customer, the following benefits will be recognized:
About CoCom International Ltd. Founded in 1994, CoCom International Ltd. is the worldwide leader in design and manufacture of distributed control systems. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use; each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of computing in every day life. CoCom is headquartered in West Sussex, England. About Insyde Software Insyde Software is a provider of system-level software and development tools for special-purpose and mobile PC OEM manufacturers. Insyde Software's products include system BIOS, power management firmware and applications as well as system-level software development tools designed to reduce mobile PC makers time and costs in shipping new computers. Founded in 1998, Insyde Software has offices in Westborough, Massachusetts and Taipei, Taiwan and is represented with sales and engineering partners in Europe, Japan, and Korea. More Information on Insyde Software's products and services is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.insydesw.com. For more information, contact: Insyde Software - U.S. CoCom International Ltd.
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