ARM Launches New Japanese DevZone Web Site; Japanese Developers Offered Local Language Version of ARM DevZone Web Portal

CAMBRIDGE, England, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- ARM [(LSE: ARM) (Nasdaq: ARMHY - news)], the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC microprocessor solutions, today announced the launch of the Japanese language version of the ARM® DevZone(TM) Web site, specifically designed for the Japanese Developer Community. Following the launch of the global ARM DevZone Web site in April 2001, the new Japanese language Web site brings together developers, ARM third parties and silicon Partners in Japan, to help them develop ARM core-based systems more quickly.

ARM also announced that Computex, eSOL, Gaio Technology, Midoriya, Sophia Systems and Yokogawa Digital Computer have joined the Japanese ARM DevZone Web site. The Web site will give each of these ARM DevZone Partners development advice, open communication forums and advanced access to new ARM technology at an early stage.

"As our Development Systems presence grows in Japan, the Japanese ARM DevZone Web site will be the portal to join the site. By using the ARM DevZone Web site, the Japanese developer will have access to key technical content specifically designed for the Japanese Developer Community," said Isao Ninomiya, applications manager, ARM K.K. "The valuable resource that the Japanese ARM DevZone Web site brings is proven by the strong support of our Development Tools and OS Partners."

The Japanese ARM DevZone Web site can be found at www.arm.com/jp/devzone/index.html .

About the ARM DevZone Web site

The ARM DevZone Web site is a 'one-stop developer shop' and brings developers together with ARM third parties and silicon Partners to give easy access to information that will help them create ARM core-based systems more quickly. The ARM DevZone Web site hosts an online community in a collaborative environment. Subscribers to the ARM DevZone Web site get advanced access to ARM development products and discount pricing on selected products and services, and can benefit from further business development opportunities with other members of the ARM DevZone Web site.

About ARM

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 .

ARM is a registered trademark of ARM Limited. DevZone is a trademark of ARM Limited. All other brands or product names are the property of their respective holders. "ARM" is used to represent ARM Holdings plc (LSE: ARM and Nasdaq: ARMHY); its operating company ARM Limited; and the regional subsidiaries ARM INC.; ARM KK; ARM Korea Ltd.; ARM, Taiwan; and ARM France SAS.

For further information, please contact: Editorial, 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.