Teleca Contracted to Develop Wireless Consumer Product Based on Bluetooth Technology


MALMO, Sweden, March 1, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Teleca has received an order from BEDD Inc., a US company. The assignment involves software and hardware design for a new wireless consumer product.

The turnkey project covers stages from technical specification to production. The end product aims for mass production for the consumer market and communicates using Bluetooth wireless technology. The order value amounts to approximately SEK 10 M.

Development of communications technologies in consumer products is a specialized area within Teleca and is viewed as a key driving force in the company's development in the years ahead.

"We are very pleased that BEDD has chosen Teleca for the technical development of this new and exciting idea. This is a good example in which Teleca is recognized for its in-depth technical know-how in wireless technology and its expertise in hardware and software implementation. Our extensive knowledge of production-effective designs and qualification procedures are also significant in this project," says Jorgen Simonsson Managing Director at Teleca Comtec.

"Teleca's engineering expertise, passion and commitment combined with their specialization in cutting-edge Bluetooth wireless technology make them an ideal firm for us to contract for the development of our new wireless consumer product," says Stephen Carlton CEO at BEDD Inc.

About Teleca

Teleca is one of Europe's leading high-end consulting groups focused on new technology and R&D. The group's business concept is to strengthen its customers' market positions and times to market. This is achieved by providing professional teams with specialist technical expertise, working in partnership with development-intensive companies worldwide. The group has more than 2,200 employees in 13 countries, with a strong presence in the Nordic region, UK and France. Teleca is quoted on the Attract40 list of Stockholmsborsen (Stockholm stock exchange). For more information please visit www.teleca.com.

About BEDD Inc.

BEDD Inc. is an international high technology company specializing in the development of wireless products for the consumer marketplace. We have offices in the USA and Singapore and a highly skilled team of engineers and designers in Sweden. BEDD believes in the importance of combining a global perspective and cultural understanding with the best in engineering, design and technology to create products that will hopefully help to make people's lives happier.

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