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White Papers 		Title: Handspring Acquires Bluelark Systems to Bring Wireless Internet Access to Handheld Computer Family
Abstract: Handspring, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a n agreement to acquire Bluelark Systems, Inc. of Mountain View, Calif., developers of Blazer and Bluesky, a Palm OS web browser and proxy server system that enable fast, seamless Internet access from handheld computers. As a result, Handspring can advance its development of handheld products and Springboard modules that provide a secure, standards-based web connection in a true pocket-size form. Handspring will buy Bluelark Systems for up to 450,000 shares of Handspring common stock.

Donna Dubinsky, president and CEO of Handspring, said, "With the Internet such an important part of people's everyday lives, it's important to make it easier for people to access information from wherever they are. With Bluelark's software and infrastructure, Web browsing will become a key application for Handspring products, in the easy and elegant style that our customers are accustomed to. This application allows for the resources and expertise to combine, build and widely distribute leading products for wireless Internet access." Handspring intends to bundle Blazer with it's new Visorphone product beginning in 2001.

Source: Handspring Inc. December 26, 2000
Keyword: Telecommunications, Wireless

Title: SATTEL Global Networks Announces Corporate Structure Changes
Abstract: Sattel Global Networks, Inc. has entered a new agreement whereby its operations will be consolidated with the operations of SATTEL Global Networks Inc. 'SATTEL', a manuacturer of satellite systems for public switched telephone and data networks, and SATTEL de Guatemala, S.A., (Guatemala) an operator of rural satellite networks in Central America. The Company has directed its transfer agent to place a "stop transfer" on approximately 6.25 million of the Company's common shares that were previously issued to E-Commerce Investments Inc., formerly known as The President's Corporate Group, Inc. pursuant to the reorganization agreement.

The Company wishes to announce the following changes in its Directors and Officers: Mr. Wayne K. Goettsche has resigned as a Director and Chairman, and Mr. George Weischadle has assumed the role of Chairman. Mr. Darrel Cho has been replaced by Ms. Jill Luna as Secretary. Mr. Rick Muller has been named a Director.

Source: SATTEL Global Networks, December 26, 2000
Keywords: Telecommunications, Internet

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