TRISIGNAL Communications to Launch NTT DoCoMo 32K PHS/PIAFS Wireless Solution; Embedded Wireless Solutions Will Extend Internet Access to Handheld Devices

Business Wire, Sept 29, 1999

SAN JOSE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 29, 1999--

TRISIGNAL Communications, a Division of Eicon Technology Corporation (TSE: EIC; ME: EIC), today announced the successful completion of field trials and immediate availability of 32K Personal Handyphone System (PHS)/PIAFS embedded wireless solutions for NTT DoCoMo, leveraging Japan's largest wireless network infrastructure. Trisignal has completed all connectivity testing under the auspices of NTT DoCoMo.

TRISIGNAL's wireless adapters are available for license to makers of handheld communications devices and laptops. The adapters enable manufacturers to embed a wireless modem into laptop computers, handheld, or palm-sized computing devices for anytime, anywhere connections to email, the Internet or corporate Intranets using a wireless connection. The adapters are intended to bring the benefits of wireless remote access to the rapidly growing mobile computing audience in Japan.

"Our wireless solutions will enable computing manufacturers to offer their customers wireless access to the Internet from virtually any mobile device," said Gad Elmoznino, Director of TRISIGNAL Operations. "With over 21 million users of Personal Digital Cellular (PDC) phones alone, and with the emergence of high speed connection such as 64K PHS/PIAFS, and packet data communication systems in Japan, the possibilities of mobile computing are endless."

Until recently, 32K PHS/PIAFS, was the world's fastest wireless data communications network, providing a sound, 32 Kbps high-speed wireless environment for PDAs and notebook PCs to connect to the Internet. Recent commercial introduction of 64K PHS/PIAFS service allows for 64 Kbps high-speed wireless connections for PHS phones and other mobile devices.

Future wireless adapter solutions from TRISIGNAL will support NTT DoCoMo's 64K PIAFS/PHS, PDC, DoCoMo Packet (DoPa), and Doccimo, assuring compatibility with all leading PHS/cellular phone networks in Japan. These products are part of TRISIGNAL's commitment to develop wireless data solutions to complement its existing portfolio of high performance communication products, such as embedded analog and ISDN modems, that it has developed and licensed to top networking companies, major modem manufacturers, silicon vendors and other OEMs.

About NTT DoCoMo

NTT Mobile Communications Network, Inc. (NTT DoCoMo), Japan's largest mobile communications operator provides a comprehensive range of wireless services including cellular phone, paging, satellite mobile communication, maritime telephone and in-flight telephones. Services are provided nationwide by nine regional subsidiaries. Consolidated sales reached 3.1 trillion yen in fiscal 1998, which ended in March 1999. NTT DoCoMo was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in October 1998. For further information, visit NTT DoCoMo's World Wide Web site at www.nttdocomo.com.

TRISIGNAL Communications

TRISIGNAL Communications, a Division of Eicon Technology Corporation, specializes in developing and licensing high performance communication products for the telecommunications industry. Its clients include top networking companies, major modem manufacturers, semiconductor vendors, and other OEMs. Information about TRISIGNAL and its solutions is available at http://www.trisignal.com.

Eicon Technology Corporation

Eicon Technology Corporation is a worldwide provider of remote access products for personal computers. The Company develops, markets and supports hardware and software products for connecting network servers and desktop and notebook PCs to corporate networks, host computers and the Internet. Its products are sold in more than 80 countries through a network of certified channel partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers. Eicon Technology shares are traded on the Montreal Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "EIC." Information about Eicon and its products is available at http://www.eicon.com.