Figure 8 Wireless Announces Availability of Embedded Software Development Training for ZigBee(TM) Ready Platforms

Figure 8 Wireless Announces Availability of Embedded Software Development Training for ZigBee(TM) Ready Platforms

Initial Offerings Support Freescale Semiconductor MC13192 and Chipcon CC2420 'ZigBee Ready' Platforms and Includes Discounts to Purchasers of Many Popular 'ZigBee Ready' Development Kits

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Figure 8 Wireless, Inc., the world leader in embedded software solutions for wireless device networking announced today the general availability of training for users of its Z-Stack(TM) and Z-Trace(TM) network stack and development environment for the Freescale MC13192 and the Chipcon CC2420 'ZigBee Ready' wireless networking chipsets. The comprehensive four day training offered in San Diego, California includes all aspects of embedded software development to create 'ZigBee Ready' products.

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"This training is targeted at OEMs who want hands-on training in using their ZigBee-ready platforms," stated John Morris, Vice President of Marketing for Figure 8 Wireless. "Our comprehensive training offering makes it possible to slash time to market for ZigBee products by teaching embedded engineers all the tricks of software development on the supported platforms."

In a separate announcement, Figure 8 Wireless announced an upgrade path for purchasers of 802.15.4 compliant 'ZigBee Ready' evaluation kits. The upgrade program provides a dollar for dollar discount off the company's Application Developers Program (ADP) Bundle for any qualifying 'ZigBee Ready' evaluation kit, up to the full cost of the bundle at $13,995. The Figure 8 Wireless ADP Bundle includes its Z-Stack and advanced scripting tool, Z-Tool(TM), one seat in the four day training course, and 6 months of direct phone support from Figure 8 Wireless.

"Our upgrade offer for owners of 'ZigBee Ready' evaluation and development kits provides a way for OEMs, ODMs and third party developers to preserve their investment in the technology and to acquire the newest and most powerful development tools, training and support directly from Figure 8 Wireless, a leader in ZigBee technology," added Morris. He continued, "Our offering will allow developers to minimize time to market and development risk."

Discount applicants may need to update the hardware or firmware in their evaluation or development kits to take full advantage of the program. Information and a schedule for early first quarter 2005 is available at http://www.figure8wireless.com/Ztraining.html or contact the company via e-mail at sales@f8w.com.

About Figure 8 Wireless, Inc.

Figure 8 Wireless is a leading provider of wireless software and networking solutions. The company's mission is to create core technologies that enable leading OEMs and semiconductor companies to bring complete, interoperable ZigBee networking solutions and products to market quickly and easily. Figure 8 is committed to a cost-effective and user-friendly "out-of-the-box" wireless experience. For more information, please visit www.f8w.com.

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CONTACT: John D. Morris of Figure 8 Wireless, Inc., +1-858-552-8500
ext. 9, pr@f8w.com

Web site: http://www.figure8wireless.com/Ztraining.html

Web site: http://www.f8w.com/


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