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BRIGHTSTAR AND KODIAK NETWORKS TO SIGN GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
Companies Launch Partnership for Sales and Distribution of Push to Talk-Enabled Devices with Kodiak Advanced Voice Services Applications to Wireless Network Operators
MIAMI, FL and SAN RAMON, CA – September 6, 2006 – Brightstar Corp., the largest wireless distribution and supply chain solutions company in the world, and Kodiak Networks, the leading provider of advanced wireless systems, announced today they have launched a partnership for the global distribution of Push to Talk (PTT)-enabled devices with Kodiak Advanced Voice Services (AVS) functionality.
Under the terms of the distribution agreement, Brightstar will procure original equipment manufacturer (OEM) devices for wireless operators that are PTT-capable and include the suite of innovative Kodiak AVS applications including real-time availability, group conferencing, instant voice messaging and the ability to convert a PTT conversation to a full-duplex, cellular call . This relationship will leverage the handset development partnerships that Kodiak has already established with leading handset OEMs, which includes the integration of the Kodiak AVS client, testing and technical .support to bring these devices to market. Brightstar and Kodiak will work directly with OEMs to develop handset product roadmaps and ensure that a rich choice of handsets with the Kodiak AVS client are offered to Kodiak’s existing and prospective operator customers.
According to R. Marcelo Claure, Brightstar’s president and CEO, “Partnering with Kodiak will leverage our global infrastructure and allow for increased distribution of PTT-enabled products with premium voice service capability, improved technical support and a diverse portfolio offering for our wireless operator customers spanning six continents.”
“We are fortunate to be working with the largest global handset distributor as our preferred partner for distributing PTT-enabled devices with the Kodiak handset client,” said Craig Farrill, president and CEO, Kodiak Networks. “This relationship should help remove a considerable obstacle for carriers who are looking to deploy innovative voice solutions but have not been able to access PTT-enabled devices because of the initial volumes that are required. Brightstar’s success in aggregating demand and distribution for these types of devices should be viewed as a tremendous win for wireless operators, handset manufacturers and end consumers.”
About Brightstar
Brightstar Corp. is the largest wireless distributor and supply chain solutions provider in the world. Headquartered in Miami, FL, Brightstar has facilities in over 30 countries, serving customers on six continents. The company provides solutions to over 220 network operators and 25,000 MVNOs, resellers, retailers and agents around the world and also represents many of the world’s leading wireless manufacturers. In 2005, Brightstar exceeded $2.25 billion in revenue. For more information, visit www.brightstarcorp.com.
About Kodiak Networks
Kodiak Networks (www.kodiaknetworks.com) is the leading advanced wireless systems innovator for network operators worldwide. Kodiak carrier customers include Orange S.A (Europe); Alltel, Amp’d Mobile, Bluegrass Cellular, Cellcom, Cellular South, Cingular Wireless, Carolina West, East Kentucky Network, MTS Allstream and 3Rivers Wireless (North America); Airtel and Idea (India); and IT&E (Guam). The Kodiak thin client is available on SIMs produced by leading vendors including Gemalto and Sagem Orga. Kodiak handset software is available on handsets produced by leading manufacturers including Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Nokia, LG, Kyocera, Sagem, Pantech, T&A Mobile Phones and Palm.
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