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BREW News - October 2001

Update: Developer Lab Buzzing, Certification in Business - Submit Your App Now

Since the doors of the BREW Developer Lab opened, developers eager to put the final touches on their applications prior to submitting them for TRUE BREW® Certification, have been reserving lab time. The hard work seems to be paying off. Dozens of applications have been submitted from a variety of categories, including information, games, entertainment, communication and position location, and have received the TRUE BREW Certified stamp of approval.

"By using the BREW Developer Lab, our software engineering team was able to access the necessary development tools and engineering resources to easily port our application to various MSM-3100 and MSM-5000 handsets," said George Afansev, senior manager product marketing, Togabi Technologies, Inc.

For more information on using the BREW Developer Lab, visit http://brew.qualcomm.com/brew/en/developer/getting_started/developer_lab.html.

Need more information about the TRUE BREW certification testing process, requirements and pricing? Visit http://brew.qualcomm.com/brew/en/developer/commercialization/commercialization.html.

BREW-Enabled Handsets: Skins and Specs Now Available

Leading wireless handset manufacturers are continuing to realize the tremendous upside that comes along with BREW-enabling their devices. The latest OEMs to join the BREW initiative are, Hitachi, Panasonic and Toshiba.

So how do you create applications that take full advantage of a phone's capabilities? Check out the handset section available via the BREW Developer Extranet. Authenticated BREW Developers can access critical handset information, phone models with photo images, technical specifications and phone skins throughout their application development process.

To get the most up-to-date information on carrier launch handsets, become an authenticated BREW Developer now by visiting http://brew.qualcomm.com/brew/en/developer/getting_started/get_authenticated.html.

BREW on the Road Again

This Fall, Qualcomm executives are taking an active role in sharing the BREW story with wireless industry professionals, the media and of course the developer community. You too can catch them in action at the following three conferences: the SIGS Conference for Java Development, the 2001 CDMA Americas Congress and COMDEX Fall 2001.

BREW Joins Java at the SIGS Conference for Java Development

On Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 10:15 a.m., Rob Chandhok, senior director of business development, Qualcomm Internet Services (QIS), will give a keynote address on developing applications for the wireless Internet. He will address the platforms available for wireless application development, including how the BREW platform can help Java developers get their applications into the hands of wireless subscribers. The full conference runs from Oct. 28-31 in San Jose, Calif.

2001 CDMA Americas Congress Hits San Diego

The CDMA Development Group's annual CDMA Americas Congress is heading to San Diego, Calif. from Oct. 31 - Nov. 2. You'll want to be sure to get a front-row seat for three sessions including a keynote address from Dr. Irwin Jacobs, chairman and CEO of Qualcomm and a panel discussing featuring Dr. Paul Jacobs, group president of Qualcomm's Wireless & Internet Group.

Jan Lezny, senior director of product management, QIS, will be presenting at the "Wireless Applications Developers Workshop," scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 9 a.m. The workshop will discuss what it takes to develop services and applications for CDMA as well as to educate developers on using technologies such as the BREW platform and J2ME.

On Thursday, Nov. 1, Dr. Irwin Jacobs will be giving the "State of the Industry" keynote address at 9 a.m. Also on Thursday, Dr. Paul Jacobs will be speaking on the panel "3G in the Americas: Exploring the Diverse Challenges and Opportunities" at 9:30 a.m., immediately following Dr. Irwin Jacobs' address. This opening session will feature wireless industry experts as they debate the key issues shaping the future of wireless communications globally, including trends, uptake, spectrum and revenue generation.

Survival of the Fittest in Las Vegas

Jason Kenagy, director and product manager, QIS, will be speaking on a panel entitled "Survivor - Who Will Dominate the Mobile Planet?" at this year's technology trade show COMDEX Fall 2001 in Las Vegas, Nev. The panel will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of all the wireless platforms in COMDEX's own version of "Survivor." Let's see who Qualcomm kicks off the island! The panel is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

For more information about Qualcomm's speaking engagements, visit our events calendar at http://brew.qualcomm.com/brew/en/press_room/events_conferences.html. We can't wait to see you there!

Supersize Your BREW Support

You're sold on BREW. You're an authenticated BREW Developer. Now, it's time to upgrade your membership in the BREW Developer Alliance Program and begin taking advantage of the benefits offered in the Select BREW Developer and Elite BREW Developer levels.

Here's a peek at some of the "supersized" support you'll get at Select BREW and Elite BREW membership levels:

Select BREW Developer benefits:

Priority email technical and business support
Co-op marketing support and 25% matching funds from Qualcomm (up to $50,000)
Discounted access to the developer lab
Discounted TRUE BREW certification
Fast payment cycle
Training seminar discounts and Wireless World 101 Webcasts
Opportunities for discounted conference booth space
Discounted market research and subsidies
Select PR assistance

Elite BREW Developer benefits include those offered to Select BREW Developers, plus:

Early access to beta SDK revisions
Qualcomm-facilitated carrier introductions
BREW Developers RoundTable
Phone technical and business support
Qualcomm developer relations support
Co-op marketing support and 50% matching funds from Qualcomm (up to $100,000)
Elite PR assistance

Ready to make a move to the next level? Visit the BREW Developer Alliance Program web site at http://brew.qualcomm.com/brew/en/developer/getting_started/alliance.html for more information or email Contact-BREW@qualcomm.com to begin the upgrade process.

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