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Quanta Computer Licences Intrinsycs Soleus Platform
Vancouver, BC - (WORLD STOCK WIRE) - November 13, 2007 -- Intrinsyc Software International, Inc.(TSX: ICS) (Pink Sheets: ISYRF), a global wireless software solutions provider, today announced that Quanta Computer Inc., the worlds largest notebook computer Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), has entered into an agreement to licence the Soleus mobile handset platform. Quanta is using Soleus to develop a Third Generation (3G)/High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) mobile device, expected to be a breakthrough in the design concept and user experience of todays wireless communications electronics. Quanta has also engaged Intrinsycs wireless engineering services to support development and accelerate this products time to market, which is expected to be in the third quarter of 2008. This marks the fourth Soleus SLA in 2007.
We are very pleased that Quanta chose Soleus as the software platform for this innovative new product, said Glenda Dorchak, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Intrinsyc Software. This engagement draws on Intrinsycs Soleus software strength and the wireless systems integration expertise provided by our Taipei-based operation. This engagement also validates Soleus flexibility in enabling a wide range of wireless products, which now include thishigh-end 3G/HSDPA mobile device,personal navigation connected devices, a GPS-capable phone, and a handset that supports the new Mobile Digital TV (MDTV) standard.
To satisfy our customers requirements, we needed a software platform that would allow our engineers to scale features and customize future devices into a complete product line,said Dr. George Chiou, R&DSr.Director of Wireless Business Unit at Quanta Computer. The Soleus platform gives us a very flexible and versatile software foundation with pre-certified telephony and pre-integrated applications. Our engineerssee great potential in Soleusarchitecture andintuitive UI Framework, whichquickly delivers a high level of integration and flexibility in software customization; features that many of our customers require.
By leveraging the turnkey Soleus platform, Quanta will reducethe projectstime-to-market, lower its bill-of-materials (BOM) cost, and make the device upgradable from Windows® Embedded CE 5.0 to CE 6.0. Intrinsyc has also won an engineering services engagement to support Quantas development team with the integration of the Windows Embedded CE operating system software andits 3G/HSDPA hardware platform. Both the software engagement and engineering services will be provided by Intrinsycs Taiwan operation, with support from Vancouver, BC and Bellevue, WA. Further details on the3G/HSDPA mobile device will be made available upon product release. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
About Quanta Quanta Computer is a Fortune Global 500 Company that is an industry leader in providing technology products to many of the worlds most prestigious electronics companies through ODM and EMS business models. Quanta also holds the distinction as the worlds largest manufacturer of notebook computers with around 30% market share worldwide. Products that the Company provides range from information, communication, networking, consumer electronics and car electronics to storage.
Founded in 1988, Quanta is headquartered in Taiwan and has major operations set up in Asia, America and Europe. The Company employs over 40,000 employees worldwide. The revenue for Quanta Computer Inc. during the last fiscal year, 2006, was US$14 billion. For further information, please visit Quantas website at http://www.quantatw.com/
About Intrinsyc Software International, Inc.
Intrinsyc provides wireless software solutions that enable next-generation handheld products, including mobile handsets, smart phones and converged devices. The companys software products, engineering services, and years of expertise help device makers, service providers, and silicon providers deliver compelling wireless products with faster time-to-market and improved development cost. Intrinsyc is the licensor of the Soleus platform based on Windows® Embedded CE for consumer handset development. Intrinsyc is a Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Gold Partner, the 2007 Windows Embedded Excellence Award winner for System Integrator, and a Symbian Platinum Partner. Intrinsyc is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: ICS) and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada with regional offices in, the United States, Taiwan and Barbados. www.intrinsyc.com
Intrinsyc and Intrinsyc logo are registered trademarks, and Soleus and Soleus logo are trademarks in Canada, the European Community and the U.S.A. of Intrinsyc Software International, Inc. All other marks are the trademarks of the respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.
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Glenda Dorchak Intrinsyc Software International Inc. 700 W. Pender St. Vancouver, BC V6C 1G8 Canada
Phone: 604-801-6461
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