New co-operation with Cendio surrounding free software

New co-operation with Cendio surrounding free software Cell Network and Cendio Systems have signed a co-operation agreement relating to solutions for the Linux operating system and free software. Together, the partners will offer new companies a complete range of services to help them get their businesses up-and-running more quickly. Cendio is to supply a platform for the development of various solutions based on free source codes, while Cell Network will be responsible for business development, development resources and design. The aim is to considerably shorten the lead time, in other words the time from the initial idea to the time a new company is established on the market. - Cendio is a perfect partner for us because our solutions are often based on free software, says Anders Wallenquist, Managing Director at Cell Consulting Group Öst AB. The joint venture means that entrepreneurs within, let us say, the wireless Internet industry will be able to concentrate on putting their business concept into practice whilst spending less time on administration surrounding technical issues and infrastructure. - There is an element of dynamism surrounding free software, which makes it a very interesting area to pursue, says Thomas Rosén, Area Manager Systems Integration at Cendio. There is an active exchange between those who are developing solutions using this method, leading to a rapid pace of development. - For more information please contact: Anders Wallenquist, Managing Director, Cell Consulting Group Öst AB, phone + 46-13-253401, + 46-709-565 160 Arvid Liepe, Investor Relations, Cell Network AB (publ), phone + 46-8-5220 44286, + 46-709-565185 Thomas Rosén, Area Manager, Systems Integration, Cendio Systems AB, phone + 46-13-214600, + 46-70-979 7445 About Cendio: Cendio Systems, the leading Linux company in Sweden, develops and markets systems solutions, integral systems and security products. The company was set up in 1992, basing its reliable solutions on Linux and delivering them complete with operational support and continuous upgrades. In order to be able to include the best hardware in their solutions, Cendio has signed co-operation agreements with partners such as IBM and Compaq. Cendio's customers include The Swedish Board of Civil Aviation (Luftfartsverket), Linköping University, Ericsson and Nokia. Cendio Systems has also been involved in the development of the system behind the new Speaking Clock in Sweden . With almost a decade of experience behind it, Cendio Systems is today the leading company in Sweden for free software in general and for the Linux operating system in particular. Cendio, whose roots lie at Linköping University, employs some 40 people in Linköping and Stockholm. In 1999, the company was awarded the "Guldpingvinen" (means "golden penguin"), a prize given to the individual or company considered to have done most to promote the development of the Linux operating system in Sweden during the year. ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/07/06/20000706BIT00380/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/07/06/20000706BIT00380/bit0002.pdf