RSC Technology continues to surf on the wireless wave of the Second Internet Revolution

RSC Technology continues to surf on the wireless wave of the Second Internet Revolution STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, MARCH 22, 2001: RSC Technology will show its "Lisbon" WebPADtm at CeBIT 2001 in full prosperity. Featuring Compact Flash Card and Smart Card readers, this easy-to-use wireless Internet Appliance adds full multimedia functionality and secures Internet transactions to standard Internet features such as browser, e-mail and plug-in software. With a 10.4'' TFT screen to make sure that WhatYouGetYouCanActuallySee (!). Mr Erwin Vondenhoff who is Head of Marketing at Ascom's Terminals Division continues: "Today, the main factors impairing the attractiveness of Internet are privacy/security concerns, still complicated Internet access setup and the lack of user-friendliness. RSC's Internet access device enables not only secure online transactions but plug'n'play Internet access and most convenient surfing as well. That is why Ascom has chosen RSC as their development partner for the @PAD." "RSC's internet access device which has both a Smart Card and a CompactFlash card interface is an ideal product for secure banking." says Mr Peter Studer, Head of the strategic business unit Multimedia, part of the Swiss international telecommunication company Ascom. Roger Saell, CEO of RSC Technology AB, is proud of RSC's baby and with the way it has been born: "The 'Lisbon' version of our RSC WebPAD tm with the WLAN connection for seamless full in-company mobility, the streaming video capability and the remote update functionality, is ideal for all numerous of professional applications," he says. "In order to design and develop a state of the art WebPADtm, RSC has chosen to co- operate with a few well reputed partners." "We can see a market breakthrough in the near future for the RSC WebPADTM product which is a perfect example of a National Semiconductor® GeodeTM based IA platform, a tool for wireless multimedia access and secure transactions over the Internet, a real sight and sound tool." Says Detlev Kunz, Vice President and General Manager, Europe at National Semiconductor® Lars Boilesen, VP Sales Internet Devices at Opera Software says, "We are very content with RSC's choice of the Opera Web browser for Lisbon. The power of the combination RSC's platform and Opera will ensure the best Internet experience possible." Greg Bergsma, VP of Worldwide Sales at QNX Software Systems says "RSC is offering the market a unique blend of technologies in its Internet/Multimedia platform, including the choice of V90, ISDN and WLAN access. Our relationship with RSC continues to strengthen our position as the premier embedded OS supplier for the Information Appliance space. With upcoming technologies like Bluetooth and GPRS, RSC will continue to be well positioned to take a prominent role in their markets". The RSC WebPADtm will be demonstrated at CeBIT 2001 in Hall 13 booth C52 where RSC participates as a partner to at National Semiconductor Corporation. For further details, please contact: Roger Saell, CEO: rs@rsc.se, phone: +46 8 756 39 01 Ted Ricksäter, COO: tr@rsc.se, phone: +46 8 756 39 04 Henrik Björnek, Sales and Marketing Director, henrik.bjornek@rsc.se, phone +46 8 756 39 78, or visit our website at www.rsc.se RSC Technology is a young, innovative company, focused on Internet Appliances and communication solutions. RSC was among the first companies to launch a wireless WebPADtm (1999), featuring its proprietary DECT solution for communication. Founded in 1997, RSC Technology is based in Stockholm, Sweden. NB: National Semiconductor® is a registered trademark, WebPADtm and Geodetm are registered trademarks of National Semiconductor Corporation. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by BIT http://www.bit.se The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/03/21/20010321BIT01020/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/03/21/20010321BIT01020/bit0001.pdf