ADVISORY/Gartner to Present Findings on Wireless Market in Palo Alto; Seminar to Focus on Opportunities for Bay Area Companies in Western Europe

Business Wire, March 10, 2003

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

ADVISORY...for Tuesday (March 25)

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On March 25th from 3pm to 5pm, learn about growth and potential business opportunities in the Western European wireless data market from one of the industry's leading analyst organizations.

Gartner consultant Paul Lee, a market and business strategist based in San Jose, will present findings from a recently released report, "The European Wireless Market: Overview and Strategic Evaluation", as part of a two-hour program of interactive presentations and panel discussions designed to help Bay Area technology, software and specialized services companies capitalize on opportunities and succeed in Western Europe's mobile Internet market.

Lee's presentation will include the latest forecasts, such as mobile data services expected growth from $5.3 billion in 2000 to $47 billion in 2005. During that time, Lee's findings predict over a million new subscribers in Western Europe will sign up for mobile services, voice and data.

Other industry speakers who will share valuable knowledge and strategies for success at the event include leaders from Redwood City's Openwave Systems, San Jose's Invest Northern Ireland, British Telecom and 3i Group, a leading international venture company with an office in Menlo Park, CA. Mitch Ratcliffe, InnovationWORLD editorial director, will moderate the event.

When:    Tuesday, March 25, 2003
         Registration and networking begin at 3:00 p.m., program
         begins at 3:30 p.m.
         Cocktail reception will follow from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Where:   Garden Court Hotel, 520 Cowper Street in Palo Alto, Calif.
         www.gardencourt.com

Cost:    Admission is complimentary but seating is limited. Call
         (408) 441-0544 or e-mail RSVPwireless@investni.com for more
         information or to R.S.V.P. for event.

Organizer: Invest Northern Ireland (www.investni.com/invest).
           Co-hosted by Invest UK.

Sponsors:  SDForum, Nortel Networks and Washington Software
           Association.

If you are interested in speaking directly with Paul Lee or any of the participating speakers at this event, please contact Chris Knight at 415.974.7257 or via e-mail at cknight@gcigroup.com.