Infowave launches wireless Internet/Intranet solution at Networld + Interop in Atlanta
Infowave for the Net provides secure and optimized wireless
access to corporate information and applications
ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 14 /CNW/ - Infowave Software Inc. (VSE:IWM) today
unveiled the final version of Infowave for the Net and announced that the
first orders are expected to ship by the end of September. Infowave for the
Net is a client/server solution that provides secure wireless access to any
Intranet or Internet site. It will be jointly marketed with Infowave's
wireless product for Microsoft Exchange as a complete enterprise solution for
wireless connectivity to all corporate information and applications.
``We are really pleased with the performance increase we've experienced
while trialing Infowave for the Net,' says Milo Decol, Director, Wireless
Data at Telus Mobility (www.telusmobility.com). ``Internet and Intranet access
on our CDPD network is faster and the end-user experience is much more
enjoyable. We are also happy with the way that Infowave for the Net integrates
with Infowave's Microsoft Exchange product to allow people to have wireless
access to all the important information that they would have if they were at
their desks.'
The use of the Internet and corporate Intranets to provide critical and
dynamic information continues to grow. Infowave for the Net acts as a secure
wireless pipe that provides mobile staff with the same capability to access
and interact with this information outside of the office, as they do inside
the office. Infowave for the Net incorporates authentication and encryption
technology to ensure that data remains secure and private. It also includes
optimization features to increase the download speed on wireless networks.
Infowave for the Net and Infowave for Exchange now add support for
Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) networks. In Canada, CDPD is available in
BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia through the Mobility
Canada Cellular carriers. In the US, CDPD networks cover approximately 55% of
the total U.S. population and are supported by approximately 12 carriers.
Infowave's products will also continue to support the Mobitex network operated
by BellSouth Wireless Data in the U.S. and by Cantel/AT&T in Canada. Mobitex
is estimated to cover approximately 93% of the U.S. urban business population.
Infowave plans to develop its software to support additional wireless
networks.
``The launch of Infowave for the Net represents the culmination of a
development process that provides a comprehensive wireless solution for
corporations,' said Ron Jasper, vice president of marketing at Infowave.
``Infowave's software now makes it possible for a mobile worker to wirelessly
access and use all corporate information on any Intranet, Internet, Exchange
or workflow application on Exchange. With Infowave for the Net, we have
greatly expanded our potential customer base and are excited to be offering a
complete wireless enterprise solution to corporate America.'
Infowave for the Net was first announced at Spring Internet World.
Infowave for the Net and Infowave for Exchange were jointly nominated as ``Hot
Products' by the Wireless Data Forum in May. Infowave is currently exhibiting
at NetWorld + Interop in the Microsoft Partner Pavilion booth. It provides an
opportunity to demonstrate first-hand Infowave's wireless computing products
to potential industry buyers.
About Infowave
Infowave was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Infowave's Imaging Division builds award-winning printing solutions -
PowerPrint(R) and StyleScript(R) software kits provide Apple(R) Macintosh(R)
users with improved print quality and access to more than 1,600 printers.
Infowave's Wireless Division builds mobile business solutions that use the
power of wireless communications to extend the reach of enterprise computing.
Infowave for Exchange and Infowave for the Net are advanced and secure
wireless solutions for connecting mobile workers to key corporate information
and applications.
Note: Infowave, the Infowave logo, PowerPrint and StyleScript are
trademarks of Infowave Software, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners. Some of the above trademarks may be registered in
certain jurisdictions. This news release contains certain forward-looking
statements about Infowave launching Infowave for the Net that involve risks
and uncertainties such as the ability to develop and supply Infowave for the
Net without error or defect in a timely manner. Actual results could differ
materially from the Company's expectations. Forward-looking statements are
based on the expectations and opinions of Infowave's management on the date
the statements are made, and Infowave assumes no obligation to update
forward-looking statements should circumstances in management's expectations
or opinions change. The Vancouver Stock Exchange has not reviewed and does not
accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For further information: Corporate - Todd Carter, CFO, Infowave
Software, Inc. 800-463-6928, cfo@infowave.com; Investor Relations - Steve
Hanson, President, The Investor Relations Group (604) 682-5255 or
1-800-444-9214, irg@invrel.com |
