TouV Rheinland Authorized by the Wi-Fi Alliance[R] to Test and Certify the New Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Direct[TM] Specifications.

Qualification provides Wi-Fi Alliance Members increased convenience with additional testing facilities

BOSTON -- TouV Rheinland([R]), one of only two Wi-Fi Alliance-authorized testing laboratories in the U.S., announced they have been qualified by the Wi-Fi Alliance to perform testing to the new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Direct specification.

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Direct is a certification mark for Wi-Fi devices that connect to one another without access points or Internet connections. Working with TouV Rheinland on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Direct approvals offers member companies convenient testing services with the addition of new testing facilities. TouV Rheinland is a globally-recognized leader in testing and certification of technology products. This accreditation complements their growing portfolio of worldwide wireless compliance and testing solutions including testing to 802.11 standards, Bluetooth[R], Zigbee[R], and Smart Grid requirements.

"The immediate readiness of TouV Rheinland to test products for Wi-Fi Direct[TM] interoperability helps ensure that Wi-Fi Alliance member companies can quickly achieve the certifications they need to take their products to market with the latest Wi-Fi technologies," said Edgar Figueroa, chief executive officer of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Wi-Fi Direct devices - such as mobile phones, cameras, printers, PCs, and gaming devices - can transfer content and share applications quickly and easily, often requiring the simple push of a button. Devices can make a one-to-one connection, or a group of several devices can connect simultaneously. Additionally, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Direct devices can make device group connections with existing IEEE 802.11 a/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED[TM] gear.

"The industry considers Wi-Fi Direct a significant leap in innovation that will change the way Wi-Fi users connect, share and communicate," said to Rolf Bienert, Technical Development Manager for TouV Rheinland. "As one of the first labs qualified by the Wi-Fi Alliance to perform this testing, we can help manufacturers certify their products to this standard right now, no matter where they are in the world."

For more information about TouV Rheinland's Wireless Testing Services, visit www.tuv.com.

About TouV Rheinland

TouV Rheinlandis the worldwide leader in market access, helping businesses gain international approvals in more than 200 countries. The company delivers premier independent certification, testing, and assessment services for many industry sectors. TouV Rheinland eases the path to compliance with technical expertise, cost-effective pricing and quick turnaround times. The $1.5 billion corporation is comprised of an international network of more than 13,300 employees in 61 countries. For more information, visit www.us.tuv.com.

About the Wi-Fi Alliance

The Wi-Fi Alliance is a global non-profit industry association of hundreds of leading companies devoted to the proliferation of Wi-Fi technology across devices and market segments. With technology development, market building, and regulatory programs, the Wi-Fi Alliance has enabled widespread adoption of Wi-Fi worldwide. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED[TM] program was launched in March 2000. It provides a widely-recognized designation of interoperability and quality, and it helps to ensure that Wi-Fi enabled products deliver the best user experience. The Wi-Fi Alliance has completed more than 7,000 product certifications to date, encouraging the expanded use of Wi-Fi products and services in new and established markets. For more information, visit www.wi-fi-org.