BSQUARE Unveils New Program to Hasten Industry-Wide Implementation of SD — Secure Digital — Technology

Business Wire, March 12, 2002

Prior to completion of the bus driver and the finalized peripheral driver toolset, BSQUARE will also make available custom driver development services for peripheral manufacturers that need device support prior to Q2 2002.

Pricing and Availability

BSQUARE is currently accepting membership applications for SDIO Now! Three classes of membership are offered: OEM/Device Slot Membership includes miniport based bus controller IP and peripheral driver development tools; Peripheral Device Membership includes peripheral driver development tools, and Host Controller Membership includes BSQUARE development of host controller drivers and reference design enabling software. For more information please contact: sdio@bsquare.com, BSQUARE sales at sales@bsquare.com or call 888/820-4500 for more information.

About BSQUARE

BSQUARE Corporation (Nasdaq:BSQR) is a global leader in providing solutions for smart devices in consumer, enterprise, industrial, and automotive markets. As a Windows Embedded Partner, Gold-level member for Microsoft, BSQUARE empowers the creation, connection, and management of Windows Powered smart devices through software, hardware, and service solutions. BSQUARE has an extensive product portfolio of software development and quality assurance tools, device and device management software and complete end-to-end managed device solutions. BSQUARE provides critical engineering services including device development, quality assurance, and system integration as well as services for managing client devices deployed into the market. For more information, visit BSQUARE at www.BSQUARE.com or call 888/820-4500.

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