Vistar Telecommunications Selects Motorola Embedded Wireless Modems

Business Wire, August 3, 1998

BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 1998--Vistar Telecommunications Inc. has selected Motorola embedded wireless modems for its dual-mode satellite/terrestrial data communications terminal that will provide mobile data messaging and automatic vehicle location for transportation and fleet management markets.

Under the initial $2.5 million contract, Vistar, a provider of innovative wireless communications solutions and products, will integrate Motorola wireless modems into its mobile satellite communications terminal that is expected to be commercially available in 1999.

"Vistar is very pleased to partner with Motorola as our wireless modem supplier," said Dr. Mike Zuliani, president and CEO of Vistar. "We also look forward to expanding this relationship to include other innovative wireless product opportunities."

The Vistar terminal will communicate via DataTAC(r) two-way public wireless data systems in North America operated by American Mobile ARDIS in the United States and Bell Mobility in Canada. Vistar will combine terrestrial and satellite communications to deliver full-continent coverage.

Motorola embedded wireless modems enable real-time communications with databases and other computer systems for products such as portable computers, EFTPOS terminals, energy meters, vending machines, security systems and remote monitoring devices. The modems operate worldwide on separate DataTAC(r) systems.

Vistar

Vistar Telecommunications (www.vistar.ca), headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, is engaged in software and hardware development for innovative wireless communications systems and terminal products. Vistar provides unique, proprietary technology in areas such as mobile data communications and consumer infotainment, using innovative system concepts and low-cost terminal solutions. During the past two years, Vistar's list of clients has grown to include a number of major global communications operators.

Motorola

Motorola is one of the world's leading providers of wireless communications, semiconductors and advanced electronic systems, components and services. Major equipment businesses include paging and data communications, cellular telephone, two-way radio, personal communications, automotive, defense and space electronics, and semiconductors. Motorola sales in 1997 were $29.8 billion. The Data Subscriber Products Division (www.motorola.com/nowires) leads the company's development of embedded and PC Card modems for DataTAC(r) two-way wireless data systems.

Motorola is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc. (r) DataTAC Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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