ARM Appoints Andor as New Tools Partner in Japan; Move Further Strengthens Global Network of Distributors

CAMBRIDGE, England, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- ARM [(LSE: ARM) (Nasdaq: ARMHY - news)], the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC microprocessor solutions, today announced the appointment of Andor System Support Co. Ltd. as a new tools distributor to its global network of development tools Partners. Andor will distribute the full range of ARM® development systems tools in Japan and offer front-line technical support to customers.

"The appointment of Andor reinforces ARM's commitment to supporting developers of ARM technology-based solutions worldwide," said Kevin Smith, distribution manager, Development Systems, ARM. "The remarkable growth of embedded systems development within Japan has driven demand from designers and engineers for recognized solutions that bring an additional level of expertise. Andor has been working with ARM tools for more than 10 years and brings with it a wealth of experience and knowledge of the development process and support needs of customers."

"The ARM portfolio of development tools will add significantly to the service we are able to offer customers," said Takashi Ugajin, director and general manager, Andor System Support Co. Limited. "Growing use of ARM cores in Asia Pacific has driven demand for the tools and expertise to support development of more complex devices."

ARM development tools provide fully integrated easy-to-use development solutions. These include a combination of software development tools, code generation tools and debuggers, as well as system development and evaluation boards that improve time-to-market.

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ARM is the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC microprocessor solutions. The company licenses its high-performance, low-cost, power-efficient RISC processors, peripherals, and system-on-chip designs to leading international electronics companies. ARM also provides comprehensive support required in developing a complete system. ARM's microprocessor cores are rapidly becoming the volume RISC standard in such markets as portable communications, handheld computing, multimedia, digital consumer and embedded solutions. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com .

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For further information, please contact: Michelle Spencer of ARM, +44 1628 427780, michelle.spencer@arm.com; or Patrick Hall of The Townsend Agency, +1-858-457-4888, ext. 112, phall@townsendagency.com, for ARM.