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Airbiquity, Continental Sign Global Telematics License Agreement



    Airbiquity, a company that develops wireless in-band modem
    software products, and Continental Automotive Systems, a leading
    global automotive supplier, today announced that they have signed a
    global licensing agreement for the use of Airbiquity's aqLink
    software. The agreement cements and extends Airbiquity's working
    relationship with Continental, the recognized global leader in
    telematics control units.

    "Airbiquity is pleased to sign the global licensing agreement with
    Continental, a leader in providing telematics solutions, as it allows
    us to address our rapidly growing global telematics business and
    provide customers a modular product platform with a reliable wireless
    data transport for telematics services," said Airbiquity President and
    CEO Kamyar Moinzadeh. "Continental's global presence opens new
    business opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia and we look
    forward to expanding in those markets."

    Continental Automotive Systems' telematics business unit has
    surged to the forefront with the innovation, development and
    commercialization of embedded telematics and hands-free communication
    systems using Bluetooth wireless technology. Continental's telematics
    and hands-free systems are included in more than 12 million cars on
    the road today.

    Airbiquity's aqLink software enables the transport of critical
    wireless data over the voice channel of any wireless global network in
    an embedded or Bluetooth hands-free telematics communication system
    during a voice conversation. Airbiquity's software is deployed in over
    4.5 million vehicles.

    "Telematics plays an important role in our efforts to integrate
    embedded or hands-free, in-vehicle wireless communication systems into
    our Active Passive Integration Approach (APIA), which focuses on
    creating cars that avoid crashes, prevent injuries and provide
    immediate assistance if a crash proves unavoidable," said Dr.
    Karl-Thomas Neumann, president of Continental Automotive Systems. "The
    significance of the ability to transmit real-time data over the voice
    channel cannot be overstated, which is why the aqLink product is a
    critical step toward implementing our strategy in vehicles made by
    world-class manufacturers we serve."

    Airbiquity and Continental are working jointly on North American
    and pan-European eCall pilot projects using the aqLink in-band modem
    technology. The aqLink technology facilitates transmission of data
    such as a vehicle's location during an emergency, airbag notifications
    and remote diagnostics information.

    About Airbiquity

    Airbiquity provides software solutions that enable product
    suppliers and service providers in the M2M and telematics industries
    to deliver reliable and ubiquitous data communications by leveraging
    existing wireless networks. Airbiquity's aqLink software modem is used
    by some of the largest automotive manufacturers in their telematics
    service offerings. To learn more about Airbiquity, please visit their
    web site at www.airbiquity.com.

    About Continental

    The Continental Corporation is a leading automotive supplier of
    brake systems, chassis components, vehicle electronics, tires and
    technical elastomers. In 2005 the corporation realized sales of
    EUR13.8 billion. At present it has a worldwide workforce of around
    85,000.

    As a worldwide leading technology partner to the automotive
    industry, the Automotive Systems Division of Continental AG integrates
    extensive know-how and uncompromising quality in the fields of driving
    safety, embedded telematics and hands-free communication systems,
    powertrain and comfort. In 2005 the Division achieved sales of approx.
    EUR5.2 billion with a workforce of more than 24,000. Continental
    Automotive Systems develops and produces electronic and hydraulic
    brake, stability and chassis control systems, electronic air
    suspension systems, sensors, engine management and transmission
    control systems, hybrid drives, cooling fan modules, body and security
    electronics and also is the industry leader of embedded telematics and
    communication systems in vehicles.

    In 2006 Continental Automotive Systems celebrates altogether 100
    years of successful automotive technologies. The slogan "Forward
    Thinking" points to the future and the mission to keep pushing for new
    dimensions in safe mobility and the joy of driving cars.