ARM Strengthens Global Distribution Network for Development Solutions

CAMBRIDGE, UK - Oct. 2, 2000 -- ARM [(LSE:ARM); (Nasdaq:ARMHY)], the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC microprocessor solutions, today announced it has appointed three new distributors to provide customer support for its development systems and tools solutions: Future Techno Design Pte Ltd., Phoenix Technologies and YDC Corporation. With the addition of these new companies, ARM's network of distribution partners will now provide complete ARM tools support to developers worldwide.

ARM's global distribution network provides developers with access to the latest in ARM development solutions, including the Integrator[tm] development platform, the ARM Developer Suite[tm] (ADS) and the RealView[tm] debug solution. Distributors of ARM development solutions now include Antycip (France), Future Techno Design Pte Ltd. (Singapore), Phoenix Technologies (Israel), MSC - Vertriebs GmBH (Germany), Wyle Electronics (US) and YDC Corporation (Japan).

"ARM has strengthened its global distribution network to fully support the rapidly increasing amount of design activity of ARM core-based systems, on a regional level," said Joe Barrett, Development Systems business manager, ARM. "With these new distributors, we are confident that developers will be provided with best-in-class development support as part of a total system-on-chip design solution."

About Future Techno Design Pte Ltd.
Operating from its headquarters in Singapore, Future Techno Designs PTe Ltd (FTD) is a leading design solution provider in the Asia-Pacific region. The company provides design flow solutions (IC/PCB design and Software Modeling), customer support, design, training and consultancy services. FTD has representative offices in Malaysia and Philippines as well as an associate office in India with four other marketing offices. FTD will be providing ARM development solutions throughout Singapore, Malaysia and India. More information on FTD is available at www.ftdpl.com.sg.

"FTD is pleased to be appointed ARM's distribution partner for their development solutions throughout Singapore, Malaysia and India," said P. Bala, president & CEO of Future Techno Designs Pte Ltd. "This appointment stands as a testimony of their confidence in our commitment, dedication and level of technical excellence."

About Phoenix Technologies
Phoenix Technologies Ltd. is engaged in supplying IP, components, modules and tools to the electronics industry in Israel, capitalizing on a wide infrastructure with successful experience in embedded computing, ASIC and communication.

"We are very pleased to be working with ARM as their distribution partner in Israel," said Abraham Gelber, managing director, Phoenix Technologies. "We will provide an efficient local support to ARM's customers and shorten the time-to-market of their products."

About YDC Corporation
YDC Corporation is a leading systems integrator, providing an extensive range solutions from embedded microcomputer development tools to CAD, networking, EC and information systems. The company's embedded microcomputer development tools include the "ADViCE" in-circuit emulator, the "MicroVIEW-G" C source-level real-time debugger and the "Net Impress" flash microcomputer programmer. YDC also develops software for embeded systems. More information on YDC is available at http://www.ydc.co.jp/

"I am confident that YDC can provide ARM's Japanese partners with the best support and services, making the most of know-how, which has been accumulated through several years of development support activities," said Chiharu Takei, general manager of YDC's Solutions Division. "With this new partnership, we will further step up our efforts for ARM success in industrial equipment applications including telecommunication solutions and cell phones."

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-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 and embedded solutions. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com.

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