Axis Communications and Classwave Wireless Form Strategic Alliance to Develop and Deploy Bluetooth(TM) Wireless Networks

Axis Communications and Classwave Wireless Inc. today announced an agreement to cooperate in offering local mobile networks based on Bluetooth wireless technology. The collaboration focuses on offering Mobile Internet services to the expected millions of Bluetooth enabled mobile units Classwave is a leading software developer of Bluetooth Network Infrastructure solutions and Axis is a leading provider of infrastructure solutions based on unlicensed radio technologies such as Bluetooth wireless technology.

The alliance will see Bluetooth Personal Mobile Networks tested and deployed which utilize both Bluetooth Access Points from Axis and Classwave's Polyphony Serverä. The companies will collaborate to develop Bluetooth infrastructure that will allow mobile users equipped with Bluetooth devices to easily access e-mail, the Internet and Intranet and conduct m-commerce transactions. This overall suite of applications can be deployed in hotels, retail outlets, airports, entertainment venues and other public places where mobile people want to conduct m-commerce transactions or access the Internet.

"Our cooperation with Axis Communications gives us the ability to rapidly deploy proof of concept and pilot programs for enterprises and network operators looking to exploit the capabilities of Bluetooth wireless technology," said Charlotte Burke, Chief Marketing Officer, Classwave Wireless Inc. "Axis was the first company in the world to demonstrate a functional Bluetooth Access Point making them a natural partner for us."

"Classwave is a pioneer in the development of wireless applications and services that route content intelligently through devices enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology," says Patrik von Bergen, Director of Business Development, Mobile Internet Division, Axis Communications. "Together we are able to offer end-to-end mobile networks suited for public environments such as airports, hotels and shopping centres."

Recently, Classwave Wireless announced it has entered into a strategic relationship with Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide to deliver a suite of mobile services to its hotel guests and employees based on Bluetooth wireless technology.

For more information please contact:
Patrik von Bergen, Director of Business Development, Axis Communications in North America
Phone: +1 650-903-2221
E-mail: patrik.vonbergen@axis.com

Anne Rhenman, Head of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, Axis Communications
Phone: + 46 708-90 18 29
E-mail: anne.rhenman@axis.com

Charlotte Burke, Chief Marketing Officer, Classwave Wireless Inc.
Phone: + 1 416-730-8181
E-mail: charlotteb@classwave.com

About Axis
The Axis Communications Group, with the parent company Axis AB, is a leader in network connectivity and emerging wireless Internet based services. The company is at the forefront of developing network appliance solutions that enable people and organizations to get easy and immediate access to devices and services. Axis is one of the global leaders in several key thin server and network device markets, such as printer, storage and video connectivity, and is doing pioneering work in the rapidly expanding markets of wireless and mobile communications.

Founded in 1984, Axis employs more than 500 people worldwide, including the 50percent owned subsidiary, Netch Technologies. The group had a turnover of approximately 695 MSEK in the financial year 1999/2000. Axis is headquartered in Lund, Sweden and has a total of 28 offices throughout North America, Asia and Europe. Axis is a publicly traded company on the OM Stockholm Exchange's O-list.
Information about Axis can be found at http://www.axis.com

About Classwave Wireless
Classwave Wireless is a software developer of Bluetooth Network Infrastructure (BTNI) products that enable mobile personal networking, across wireless consumer electronic devices. Privately held, the company has operations based in Toronto and is expanding into San Diego, London and Scandinavia. For more information, please visit www.classwave.com

BLUETOOTH is a registered trademark of Telefon AB LM Ericsson. Wireless Polyphony is a Trademark of Classwave Wireless Inc. Polyphony Server is a Trademark of Classwave Wireless Inc.

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