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Press Release, Monday, 08 January 2007

BLUEGIGA RELEASES NEW FIRMWARE FOR ITS BLUETOOTH 1.2 AND 2.0+EDR MODULES

Bluegiga releases a new audio firmware for its Bluetooth 1.2 and 2.0+EDR modules extending their suitability to totally new application areas.

Espoo Finland 8th of January - Bluegiga Technologies is proud to announce that its class 1 and class 2 Bluetooth 2.0+EDR modules, now support features for audio profiles like Audio Gateway and Hands-Free, enabling developers to utilize parallel audio and data connections. The firmware, version 2.2.0 also has support for full modem signals, enabling developers to flexibly �unwire� existing systems that are utilizing modem signals at wire-levels.

"This new iWRAP version really differentiates Bluegiga from the competing solutions in the market with its maximum integration level. Instead of developers needing to separately find or develop the firmware solution on top of the Bluetooth chipset or module, Bluegiga integrates these into one unified Firmware package.  Many of our customers value the fact that our Bluetooth modules are a turnkey solution with Bluegiga as a single point of contact, meaning the OEM does not need to waste time and money for looking for answers from multiple resources", Tom Nordman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

New iWRAP firmware start shipping from Bluegiga during January 2007 and is immediately available for download at www.bluegiga.com/techforum/.

Full details of the new iWRAP 2.2.0 firmware can be found from www.bluegiga.com/techforum/.

Contact:
Tom Nordman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Tel. +358 (0)9 435 5060
E-mail: [email protected]

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About Bluegiga WT11 and WT12 OEM modules
The WT12 and WT11 modules with Bluegiga iWRAP firmware are complete Bluetooth systems that OEM�s can utilize without putting any effort for extremely time consuming and expensive RF and Bluetooth certifications. WT11 and WT12 modules integrates the latest CSR�s BC04 chipset and flash memory with all the needed components and antennas supporting Bluetooth 2.0 Enhanced Data rate (EDR) up to 3 Mbps speed. 

About Bluegiga Technologies Inc.
Bluegiga Technologies Oy, a limited liability company, is a provider of cutting-edge Bluetooth-based wireless communication platforms.  Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Finland, the European hotbed of wireless technology, Bluegiga is strategically positioned to deliver its products globally through the extensive network of qualified distributors and value added resellers to original equipment manufacturers and system integrators.  Bluegiga is the innovator of Bluetooth multi-radio access server products and it�s OEM module offering having seamless co-existence with other wired and wireless technologies, BluRoam^TM, the unique roaming technology for Bluetooth devices and iWRAP^TM, the easy-to-use Bluetooth control interface.  Bluegiga, with its expertise in the Bluetooth technology, has been a contributing member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group since the company inception.  For more information, please visit .

About Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Bluetooth wireless technology is the global short-range wireless standard for personal connectivity of a broad range of electronic devices. The technology is now available in its fourth version of the core specification and it continues to develop - building on its inherent strengths: small-form factor radio, low power, low cost, built-in security, robustness, ease-of-use, and ad hoc networking abilities. The installed base of Bluetooth devices was over one billion products at the end of 2006, making it the only proven choice for developers, product manufacturers, and consumers worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.bluetooth.org.