Accelent Systems Expands Sales Reach By Partnering With 10 Intel Resellers Throughout North America

Accelent Systems Inc., a leading enabler of embedded devices and Gold-level member of Microsofts Windows Embedded Partner Program, today announced it has signed manufacturer representation agreements with 10 Intel Extended Sales Force (ESF) teams throughout the United States. Each ESF will represent Accelents comprehensive line of proven solutions of system software, development platforms and professional services that were designed to expedite the development of todays leading edge consumer and embedded devices.

AKRON, OH -- August 23, 2002 -- Accelent Systems Inc., a leading enabler of embedded devices and Gold-level member of Microsofts Windows Embedded Partner Program, today announced it has signed manufacturer representation agreements with 10 Intel Extended Sales Force (ESF) teams throughout the United States. Each ESF will represent Accelents comprehensive line of proven solutions of system software, development platforms and professional services that were designed to expedite the development of todays leading edge consumer and embedded devices. Accelents ESF partners with corresponding geographic territory are as follows:

·Addem-Arizona - Arizona, New Mexico, S. Nevada and S.W. Texas
·Beta Technology Sales -- N. Illinois and Wisconsin
·Delta Technical Sales, Inc. - Delaware, Pennsylvania and portions of New Jersey
·Elcom, Inc. -- Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee
·Millennium Technical Sales - Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, W. Pennsylvania and W. West Virginia
·Parallax -- Portions of New Jersey and New York
·SiFore Technical Sales - Oregon, Washington and W. Idaho
·Stan Clothier Company - Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and S. Illinois
·Third Wave Solutions - Maryland, Washington D.C., E. West Virginia and Virginia
·Vision Technical Sales - S. California

Partnering with the Intel ESF teams was the logical choice for us to build upon our successful Intel PXA250/210 and StrongARM business," said Albert McCabe, EVP of sales and marketing for Accelent Systems. With a thorough understanding of the industry and detailed knowledge of the accounts in their respective territories, the ESF teams are ideal partners to communicate the features and benefits of our proven solutions. Together, we become the one-stop-shop" for developing the devices of tomorrow."

About Accelent Systems
As a leading enabler of embedded devices and Gold-level member of Microsofts Windows Embedded Partner Program, Accelent Systems provides solutions for rapidly developing robust Microsoft Windows CE, Pocket PC, Smart Phone, Linux and ARM processor based products. With its system software, development platforms and professional services, Accelent provides its customers with a means to expedite time-to-market at less cost and risk than traditional development methods. For more information, visit Accelent at www.accelent.com.

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