BSN & Unwired Planet First to Demo Wireless Unified Messaging at PCS '97
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Wednesday September 10 8:37 AM EDT
Company Press Release
Source: Boston Technology, Inc.
Boston Technology and Unwired Planet First to Demonstrate Wireless
Unified Messaging at PCS '97
Demonstration to Show Visual Access to a Unified Mailbox via the Internet Using a Handheld
Smartphone
DALLAS, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Technology, Inc., (NYSE:BSN), a global provider of voice and Internet
messaging systems to network-based telecommunications providers, and Unwired Planet, Inc. today announced they will
demonstrate a new wireless messaging application utilizing Unwired Planet(TM) wireless Internet access technology for
smartphones and Boston Technology's AccessWEB(TM) Internet Messaging Application. At the PCS '97 exhibition in Dallas
this week, the two companies will demonstrate how consumers can use their mobile smartphone to visually check all of their
voice mail, fax messages and e-mail messages through their unified mailbox.
With a wireless smartphone, Unwired Planet's UP.Browser(TM) provides the visual interface to Boston Technology's Unified
Mailbox, through the Internet, via Boston Technology's AccessWEB Internet Messaging Application. In addition to checking
all of their messages -- regardless of type -- subscribers also will be able to configure profile settings, access an automated
message depositor callback, print faxes and receive new message notification.
Message management options will allow users to listen to messages, save and listen later, auto-reply or call-back immediately,
or in the case of a fax or e-mail print to the nearest fax machine. In addition, user profile settings will be easier to manage with
the ability to turn on/off and set features such as message notification options, messaging group lists, etc. Subscribers benefit by
gaining real-time, detailed information about each message in their mailbox before deciding how to handle the message.
The Next Generation in Unified Messaging
This demonstration reinforces Boston Technology's leadership role as a messaging platform vendor supporting innovations in
the new wireless handsets and enhances the company's Unified Messaging solution.
``We are very excited about this new wireless technology, and anticipate that our initial work with Unwired Planet, and
collaboration with the key vendors that support their technology, will allow our wireless network operator customers to deploy
new messaging services in an increasingly competitive environment,'' said Francis E. Girard, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Boston Technology.
``The combination of Unwired Planet's UP.Link(TM) Platform and Boston Technology's AccessWEB application creates a
powerful and flexible solution for network operators who want to deploy advanced unified messaging services,'' said Alain
Rossmann, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Unwired Planet. ``As operators move beyond the basic voice service, we
believe that Web-based unified messaging will be a key differentiator.''
Stewart Hampton, Senior Business Development Manager also stated that, ``The AccessWEB interface is based on HDML
which is being standardized by key handset vendors in the industry. This approach is confirmed by the efforts underway to
define a common Wireless Application Protocol. Ultimately this cooperation will benefit Boston Technology's customers, as it
will mean a more and varied choice in mobile messaging options.
New Enhancements to Boston Technology's Unified Messaging Solution
Boston Technology's Unified Messaging solution provides a single network- based access point from which to manage all
information and message types, using a variety of access devices.
Boston Technology further broadens the scope of its Unified Messaging solution by demonstrating speech recognition
technology including voice activated dialing, voice activated voice mail and text-to-speech translation of e-mail messages.
Enhancements to the AccessWEB application that will be demonstrated include text-to-fax printing of e-mail messages from a
handset or computer terminal.
About Unwired Planet, Inc.
Unwired Planet is a leading provider of open, scaleable software platforms for secure, wireless Internet access from handheld
devices, such as mobile phones and PDA's. Unwired Planet is hosting the world's first developer conference for handheld
wireless Internet access, Unwired Universe(TM) (http://www.uplanet.com/u2), on November 3-4, 1997 in San Francisco.
UP's network- and device-independent solution is the emerging standard designed to serve a global community and has been
adopted by major wireless telecommunications leaders worldwide. The company, headquartered in Redwood Shores,
California, is privately held. For more information, visit UP's Web site at uplanet.com(R).
About Boston Technology, Inc.
Boston Technology, Inc. (NYSE:BSN) supplies innovative systems, software and services to telephone long distance, cellular,
PCS, cable and other companies in the telecommunications industry that enable them to provide voice mail, integrated Internet
messaging and other services to their customers. Boston Technology is a worldwide market leader serving half the world's top
20 largest telephone companies in 13 countries. The company is ISO 9001 certified and the winner of a 1996 President's ``E''
Award for Excellence in Exporting. Boston Technology was founded in 1986 and is based in Wakefield, Massachusetts,
bostontechnology.com.
NOTE: Unwired Universe, UP.Browser, UP.Link, and the Unwired Planet name are trademarks and uplanet.com is a
registered trademark of Unwired Planet, Inc. All Rights Reserved
AccessWEB is a trademark, Access NP and Medalist are registered trademarks and ServiceMax is a servicemark of Boston
Technology, Inc. This press release and other Boston Technology press releases are available via fax-on-demand by calling
1-800-758-5804 extension 112050. They may also be accessed via the Internet at: www.bostontechnology.com.
The description of the product enhancements and options contained in this press release contain forward-looking statements
that involve risks and uncertainties. Delays in product development could cause actual results to differ materially from those
indicated by such forward-looking statements.
SOURCE: Boston Technology, Inc. |
