SY: Sybase Opens Wireless Development Center In Singapore

Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY), a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure and mobile software, today announced the inauguration of the Wireless Development Center in TechnoPark, Singapore. Designed as a research and development hub for Sybase’s industry leading mobile and wireless software solutions, the new Wireless Development Center will focus on developing new technologies in the areas of RFID, embedded software, and mobile middleware for the enterprise. This will include developing Bluetooth and Ultra Wideband Software Development Kits for mobile device manufacturers (OEM and ODMs.)

“This facility marks another significant milestone for research and development in Singapore and for the creation of intellectual property in Asia,” said John Chen, chairman, CEO and president of Sybase, Inc. “Today’s inauguration of the Wireless Development Center demonstrates our continued commitment as the market-leader in wireless solutions to our customers. With this new facility, we are extending our Unwired Enterprise leadership in Asia and worldwide.”

The Wireless Development Center is the third phase of Sybase's research and development investment plan in Singapore. Sybase initiated the first phase, in 1998 with the opening of the Asia Development Center for the development of integrated information management solutions. In 2005, Sybase launched the Wireless Solution Center for partners and developers to test wireless projects in telecommunications, RFID, healthcare and mobile government.

“The EDB is very pleased that Sybase has chosen Singapore for its first Wireless Development Center outside the United States. It will give Singapore a competitive edge in emerging mobile technologies, and adds to Singapore's rapid development as a regional and global R&D center,” said Lim Siong Guan, Chairman of the Singapore Economic Development Board.

Sybase customers in the region include: Acer Incorporated and ShinKong Life Insurance, Bridge Mobile Alliance, China Railway Express, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC), Ergon Energy / Geomatic Technology, Galileo Southern Cross, Hong Kong Post, Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, Hyundai Department Stores, Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department, Next Media, Prudential Life Insurance Company of Taiwan Inc., Surbana Technologies.