Genovate Solutions Private Limited Appointed by AU Systems as Training and Certification Center

In an effort to increase the pool of technology professionals in the IT industry for the anticipated demand for WAP, m-Commerce and wireless technology, Genovate Solutions Private Limited is the first in Singapore to offer training and certification for IT professionals in the region. As part of this initiative, Genovate has partnered with AU Systems to offer this programme. Sparked by an open, web based protocol, network operators, handset manufacturers and content developers have all implemented solutions that have led to a groundswell of support for WAP deployments around the world, and continue to push forward to provide e-commerce services on these mobile devices. Genovate Solutions seeks to equip the professional workforce with the required skills to provide end-to-end solutions, particularly WML gateways, WAP servers, and other related technologies. AU Systems will transfer skills to Genovate and will provide the necessary courseware to ensure adherence to quality standards. Genovate has state of the art facilities and expertise to deliver the training where each participant will have the opportunity to develop personalized WAP applications. The program will include certification with AU systems for successful candidates to endorse their competency. "Global demand for mobile devices has been projected to reach 150 million units by the end of the year 2000 of which 50 million units will be WAP enabled. By the end of 2003, demand will escalate to 220 million units, of which 200 million mobile devices will be WAP enabled – that is phenomenal growth. Our collaboration with AU Systems will give birth to a ready supply of skill professionals for enterprise applications to meet this demand in the region. We are indeed pleased to partner with AU Systems, to offer a leading-edge technology training for our customers" said J. Anton Ravindran, Executive Director of Genovate. "By the end of this year (2000), Singapore will be a showcase for advanced wireless services. We could see WAP applications used by every Singapore family in 18 months," said Mack Palomaki, Director of AU Systems.

Genovate Solutions was established in early 1997 and founded by software professionals. In recent months, Genovate has made strong inroads into e-services, portal development, product development and training. The headquarters of Genovate in Singapore developed a wealth of experience in software services; particularly the Financial Services industry. Genovate's key services are in turnkey projects, design, development and implementation of customised software, e-services, training and IT consulting services. In the exploding market for certified Java programmers, Genovate seeks to provide the IT industry with the latest technology developments in Java through it's training and professional services. For more information on Genovate, the website address is www.genovate.com.

Founded in 1974, AU-System quickly established itself as Sweden's first software specialist in the area of data communications. Today, AU-System remains Sweden's largest independent consulting company within the networking field, with more than 670 employees. AU-System offer world class wireless software solutions and advanced consulting services, including integration and development projects, business development, and advisory services. The head office is based in Stockholm with other offices in Gothenburg, Lund, Östersund and Singapore. AU-System was presented with the prestigious industry award IT Company of the Year, 1999, by the Swedish business magazine Veckans Affärer.