MAR 28,2002

( BW)(CA-PCCA) Portable Computer and Communications Association
Announces Participants for April 23 and 24 Symposium on CDMA 2000,
Wireless VPNs and Wireless Security

    Business Editors & High-Tech Writers

   BOULDER CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2002--The
Portable Computer and Communications Association (PCCA), the leading
not-for-profit association of organizations interested in working
together to help create a vital, thriving industry in mobile
computing, today announced the confirmation of speakers, participants
and sessions for its quarterly symposium to be held April 23-24 in San
Francisco, Calif.
   The April 24 symposium, sponsored by Qualcomm, will focus both on
how CDMA carriers are upgrading their networks to CDMA2000 1XRTT
technology, and security mechanisms for wireless networks in general.
Sessions will explore the capabilities and deployment of 1XRTT, the
issues and solutions to using virtual private network (VPN) technology
with wireless networks and security models for integrated WLAN and
cellular networks. According to PCCA Chair Peter Rysavy, "Next
generation cellular data and wireless security are two of the most
important topics in mobile computing today, and this meeting will
approach both at a technical level, simply not available in any other
forum."
   Participants will include AT&T Wireless, Cisco Systems, Ecutel,
Ericsson, Flash Networks, IBM, Intel, Kyocera, Megisto Systems, MCCI,
NetMotion Wireless, Outlook4Mobility, Qualcomm, Rysavy Research,
Sierra Wireless, Toshiba, Verizon Wireless, Waterforest Consulting and
Xybec Solutions. Additional companies may also be participating.
   The April 23 workshop prior to the symposium will feature the
Verizon Wireless CDMA2000 1XRTT network, known as The Verizon Wireless
Express Network. Testing will emphasize VPN compatibility (as well as
general connectivity) with this network. Sierra Wireless and Kyocera
will also be showcasing wireless devices.
   In addition, sessions will focus on the PCCA's ongoing efforts
regarding wireless extensions to NDIS, sending AT commands to wireless
modems via IP protocols, and wireless interoperability.
   Full details, including agenda, are available on the web at
www.pcca.org. There is no charge for PCCA members to attend the
meeting. Non-member companies can participate for a fee of $400.

   Founded in 1992, The Portable Computer and Communications
Association is a non-profit trade association whose mission statement
is to promote interoperability for mobile computing and communications
through standards, recommendations and testing. Membership is open to
all companies and individuals with an interest in these disciplines.
For information on PCCA committees, standards and membership, contact
Gloria Kowalski: tel 541/490-5140; or visit the web site www.pcca.org.