More News: PowerPrint(R) solution expands printing possibilities of innovative
iMac(R) accessory
BURNABY, BC, Sept. 16 /CNW/ - Infowave Software Inc. (VSE:IWM) today
announced it has signed a development agreement with New Motion International
Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of Apple(R) Macintosh(R) and PC computer
peripherals. New Motion, established in 1982, has distribution networks across
the U.S., Germany, Japan, Australia and China. Under the terms of the
agreement, New Motion agreed to package Infowave's award-winning PowerPrint
software in-box with New Motion's iDock(TM).
The iDock is a six port hub that increases the peripheral compatibility
of an iMac. It enables iMac users to connect to a wide variety of peripherals
such as printers, scanners and modems with serial and parallel ports that
would otherwise be incompatible with the iMac.
The inclusion of the award-winning PowerPrint software significantly
enhances the capability of the iDock by adding new PC printer driver support.
This makes it possible for users to print to over 1,600 PC-compatible laser
printers, inkjet printers and specialty printers.
``Our agreement with Infowave enables us to leverage the excellent
reputation PowerPrint has within the Macintosh community,' said William L.T.
Lu, vice president, sales of New Motion. ``As well as improving the core
compatibility of the iDock, we have also gained a powerful new marketing edge
with which to promote the device.'
The iDock will be marketed and distributed in the U.S. exclusively by
CompuCable Corporation through its network of resellers, distributors and
superstores and via its website. CompuCable will position the iDock as the
flagship of its iPeripheral line of iMac accessories.
According to PC Data, approximately 2 million iMacs have been sold since
its launch on August 15, 1998, making it the top selling desktop computer in
the retail market.
``The rapid growth of the iMac has created a huge demand for innovative
Mac products,' said Kevin Jampole, vice president, sales and marketing of
Infowave. ``This agreement with New Motion is the latest example of how
Infowave is taking advantage of the increasing opportunities in the Macintosh
marketplace.'
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's development agreement with New Motion that involve
risks and uncertainties such as the ability to develop and supply products
without error or defects that achieve market acceptance, competitors who may
produce products that are superior or gain greater market acceptance due to
pricing, sales channels or other factors and reliance on the sales of Apple
Macintosh computers. 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. 1-800-463-6928, cfo@infowave.com; Investor Relations - Steve
Hanson, President, The Investor Relations Group (604) 689-5255 or toll free
800-444-9214, irg@invrel.com; Media - Anne Whitmore, Infowave Software,
Inc. (604) 473-3647, pr@infowave.com |
