Fujitsu Services Joins Forces With iPass



Gains accreditation as iPass solution partner, rolls out iPass Corporate Access® to thousands of employees.

London, UK -/August 16, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS), announced that Fujitsu Services Ltd, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies is now offering iPass® Corporate Access as part of a comprehensive mobility solution portfolio. As a further indication of its confidence in the capabilities of the iPass service, Fujitsu Services is also deploying iPass Corporate Access to its entire workforce of 14,500.

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SBC Communications Announces Multimillion-Dollar Contract With Maritz Inc.



Voice And Data Services Contract Covers Maritz Locations In 16 States From Coast To Coast

San Antonio, Texas-/August 16, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC) announced a new contract with St. Louis-based Maritz Inc. — the world's largest source of integrated performance improvement, travel, and marketing research services — for voice and data services in 16 states.


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Microsoft Announces Windows XP Starter Edition Pilot Program



Low-Cost Windows Pilot Will Bring Social and Economic Benefits of Personal Computing To Consumers in Developing Technology Markets of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand -/August 12, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Microsoft Corp. announced a five-country pilot program for Windows® XP Starter Edition, a low-cost introduction to the Microsoft® Windows XP operating system designed for first-time desktop PC users in developing technology markets.

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Avaya Strengthens BusinessPartner Programme in the Middle East and North Africa




Company announces points-based certification system to develop skills of indirect channel and grow customer base


DUBAI , UAE -/August 12, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Avaya Inc. (NYSE:AV), a leading global provider of business communications software, systems and services, unveiled its new 'Business Partner' programme designed to accelerate the growth of its indirect channel in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.


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WhereNet Launches Vehicle Tracking System



Industry-First Vehicle Management Software and Wireless Real-Time Locating System to Help Process Vehicles at Factories, Distribution Hubs, and Rental Car Facilities


SANTA CLARA, Calif.­-/August 11, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/-WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced today the WhereNet® vehicle tracking and management system (VTMS) software. Based on its standards-based, real-time locating system (RTLS) technology, the industry-first VTMS application leverages business rules to automate work flow for automotive manufacturers, distributors, and rental car companies – resulting in reduced processing and labor costs, better quality, and expedited delivery of vehicles by one to three days.

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Click Commerce Achieves Status as a GDSN Source and Recipient Data Pool



"Data Pool" Designation Strengthens Retail Supply Chain Position in Data Synchronization and RFID for Click Commerce Subsidiary, bTrade

CHICAGO, Illinois -/August 10, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Click Commerce (Nasdaq: CKCM) announced that bTrade, it's wholly-owned subsidiary, is one of the first companies accepted as both a source and a recipient data pool in the retail industry's Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN). As one of the pioneering GDSN data pools, bTrade and Click Commerce customers receive a comprehensive supply chain offering that satisfies today's data synchronization requirements, as well as emerging retail technology initiatives including radio frequency identification (RFID).



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Contec Innovations Highlighted at Monte Jade Technology Mission in Asia



Vancouver, Canada -/August 07, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Contec Innovations (TSX Venture Exchange – Symbol “BUZ”) gained significant exposure at the Monte Jade Technology Mission to Asia held in late June. Monte Jade Science & Technology Association (Western Canada), in partnership with the National Research Council (NRC), organized the 14-day technology mission to Seoul, Hong Kong and Shanghai with information technology and communications companies.

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MapInfo launches Routing J Server v3.0, Customisable Routing Solution


Highly customisable routing solution for drivetime analysis and efficient routing of people, products and resources



-/July 29, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- MapInfo announces the availability of Routing J Server v3.0 in Europe, enabling developers to add routing and drivetime functionality to any web-based or windows-based application. This includes the ability to generate routes and driving directions as well as more sophisticated uses to solve logistical problems involving multiple destinations or for drivetime analysis.



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Matchbox-size locator to track people, products and even pets


CPS’ MATRIX SOLUTION TO POWER TEKEL HIGH ACCURACY LOCATION DEVICES, APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES



-/July 28, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/-LOCATION services specialist GCT has turned to CPS’ Matrix technology to power a new generation of high accuracy devices and applications, it was announced. The two companies have launched a joint development programme that will see CPS’ software-only Matrix solution integrated into a range of products suitable for vehicle, personal, asset and even pet tracking.



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Verizon Wireless and Motorola Sign Agreement for Network Expansion



BEDMINSTER, N.J., and SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -/July 27, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless provider, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) have signed a three-year general purchasing agreement to increase Verizon Wireless' award-winning network capacity and coverage.


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