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BREW News - February 2002 Celebrate the Upcoming Verizon Wireless BREW Launch with these Developer Specials from Qualcomm

The countdown is onVerizon Wireless officially announced plans to roll out wireless data applications services based on the BREW platform. Qualcomm wants to help make sure your apps are ready to go and available for Verizon Wireless' more than 28 million subscribers. Take advantage of the following limited-time specials, going on now, to help celebrate the upcoming launch:

First-Time Free Application Testing: Every application you submit for testing will be free of charge the first time it is submitted to the National Software Testing Labs (NSTL). Take advantage of the BREW Developer Lab and the BREW Developer FAQ to perfect your applications before you submit them. For more information on application testing, visit http://brew.qualcomm.com/brew/en/developer/commercialization/commercialization.html.
Free Developer Lab Access: Come spend some free time in our brand new Developer Lab in San Diego - literally. For a limited time you can take advantage of all the Developer Lab has to offer, including access to a BREW engineer and BREW phones to test and troubleshoot applications prior to submitting them for testing. Free lab time is subject to availability so call now for lab schedules and reservations -- 858-658-LABS. For more information on the Developer Lab, visit http://brew.qualcomm.com/brew/en/developer/getting_started/developer_lab.html.

You, too, can join the list of developers making applications available to customers through Verizon's network. For more information on becoming an authenticated BREW developer, visit http://brew.qualcomm.com/brew/en/developer/getting_started/get_authenticated.html.

BREW News Alert: Developer FAQ and Knowledge Base Have Been Updated

The BREW Developer FAQ and Online Knowledge Base have just been updated. Please review these two sections prior to submitting your application for testing.

Stay up to date on the latest BREW tips and tactics -- some of the most relevant and helpful tips on preparing your application for testing are available in the BREW Developer FAQ and Knowledgebase. How often do you revisit the BREW Developer FAQ? Be sure to check this section of the BREW web site often -- the FAQ section is updated constantly to provide the latest and greatest technical information for developers. It's quick and easy to get important technical insights that may make the difference in whether your application passes testing and is picked up for the upcoming Verizon Wireless launch. Check out the BREW Developer FAQ now at http://brew.qualcomm.com/brew/en/developer/faq/faq.html.

Training the Trainer -- Get Authorized

Are you a technical trainer looking for additional educational opportunities? The BREW Authorized Training program is the official course designed to provide trainers with the background information they require to deliver BREW Developer Training. This intense five-day program will provide you with hands-on training by Qualcomm staff. As a BREW Authorized Trainer you will be able to host BREW Developer Training at your training center and begin generating a new revenue stream right away.

BREW Fundamentals -- Get the Basics on BREW

Are you wondering how BREW fits into your business model or thinking about pursuing BREW developer opportunities? The BREW Fundamentals course may be the right next step for you. BREW Fundamentals is intended to familiarize wireless decision-makers and technical managers with the complete BREW solution, including the BREW Software Development Kit (SDK) for developers, the BREW Porting Kit for device manufacturers and the BREW Distribution System (BDS) for carriers. The one-day, hands-on program will provide you with the information you need to integrate BREW into your own business and technical practices.

Qualcomm Hosts First All China BREW Developers' Conference

We've said it before and we'll say it again - the beauty of BREW is the ability for developers around the world to easily develop applications, provide them to carriers worldwide and to get paid for them. Developers in China can get better acquainted with the BREW platform by attending the First All China Qualcomm BREW Developers' Conference, March 5-7, 2002, in Beijing.

The conference will feature keynote talks by Dr. Paul Jacobs, president of Qualcomm's Wireless & Internet Group, Dr. WonPyo Hong, executive vice president of KTFreeTel's New Business Group, and Leo Zhang, vice president of strategic business development for Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. Dr. Jacobs will open the conference with his talk, "A Powerful Platform for Wireless Data Applications." Dr. Hong will discuss KTFreeTel's experience as the first carrier in the world to launch BREW-enabled services. Zhang will end the keynote session with a talk focused on the presence of wireless data and 3G CDMA in China.

The conference will also feature a series of sessions in both a business and technical track. A variety of different courses will provide developers with information about the technical aspects of the BREW platform, getting started with the BREW SDK (Chinese edition), monetization options, the BREW platform and how it works with other wireless solutions, as well as developer insight about BREW from around the world.

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