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EDISPATCH.COM SIGNS EVALUATION AGREEMENT WITH TELCORDIA(TM)
TECHNOLOGIES AIRBOSS MIDDLEWARE STRENGTHENS ROLE OF MOBILE DATA
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VANCOUVER, Nov 2, 1999 /CNW-PRN via COMTEX/ -- eDispatch.com Wireless
Data Inc. (VSE: EWD) has signed an ''Evaluation and Installation
Agreement'' with Telcordia(TM) Technologies (formerly Bellcore) to
provide eDispatch.com's popular internet-hosted wireless dispatch
service to DataTAC and Mobitex Wireless Network Operators. Under the
terms of the agreement, eDispatch will install and test the AirBoss
servers for commercial launch of the hosted eDispatch service using
mobile paging devices from Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM, TSE: RIM).
The first of its kind, the ''bundled'' eDispatch.com solution uses an
Internet appliance such as a phone or pager, airtime access at
flat-rate costs, and software to track, dispatch, map and manage the
work operations of a fully mobile team of workers.
''Wireless data communication is one of the fastest growing segments of
the wireless industry and our agreement with Telcordia positions us
strongly for continued growth in this sector,'' said Brian Ellis,
President and CEO of eDispatch.com. ''eDispatch services combined with
Telcordia's AirBoss wireless solution will provide the catalyst for
customers looking for a new tool to maximize business productivity and
lower cost.''
The hardware, developed by Research in Motion provides complete and
secure integrated, wireless email solutions specifically designed for
the mobile professional. eDispatch.com's software package enables RIM's
Inter@ctive Pager 850 and Inter@ctive Pager 950 to provide handheld
message delivery.
''Our agreement with eDispatch.com will provide a one-stop wireless
data solution for customers who can now access computer-aided
dispatching, hosted software applications, wireless connectivity
wireless solution and back-end system integration for wireless network
operators in one bundled package,'' said David M. Pepe, Executive
Director, AirBoss Wireless Solutions, Telcordia Technologies, Inc. ''We
have chosen to work with eDispatch.com because they are a market leader
and have demonstrated to us a long-term commitment to continually
optimizing this service to meet the evolving needs of our customers.''
The data centric wireless technologies provided by industry leaders
such as RIM and Telcordia represent an important and growing segment of
the overall wireless communications industry. The Telcordia agreement
ensures that eDispatch.com will continue to play a leadership role in
both the voice and data centric segments of the wireless services
market.
About Telcordia Technologies Telcordia Technologies Inc. (formerly
Bellcore), an SAIC company, is the world's largest provider of
operations support systems, network software and consulting and
engineering services to the telecommunications industry. As the leader
in the development of next generation network architectures, the
Telcordia software organization has earned CMM Level Five from the
Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, the
highest software quality recognition available. Telcordia employs more
than 6,000 professionals, and has revenues of more than US$1.2 billion.
Telcordia (www.telcordia.com) is headquartered in Morristown, New
Jersey, USA with offices throughout North America, Europe, Latin
America, Middle East, Oceania and Asia.
About Research In Motion Research In Motion Limited is a leading
designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions
for the mobile communications market. Through development and
integration of hardware, software and services, RIM provides solutions
for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email,
messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology
also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers
in North America and around the world to enhance their products and
services with wireless connectivity. RIM's portfolio of award-winning
products includes the RIM Inter@ctive(TM) Pager product line, the
BlackBerry(TM) wireless email solution, wireless personal computer card
adapters, embedded radio-modems and software development tools. Founded
in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM is listed on the Nasdaq
Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE: RIM).
Investors may contact investor_relations@rim.net. Customers may contact
info@rim.net. Web site: www.rim.net.
About eDispatch.com Wireless Data Inc. A VSE listed company,
eDispatch.com develops, markets and licenses Internet Appliance
application software to Wireless Network Operators worldwide. The
Company also provides related services, such as application hosting,
support and maintenance. The products are designed to be used on the
data enabled public wireless communications networks with standard
Internet appliances, such as new generation digital cell phones,
two-way pagers, PDA's and CE devices.
The Company's first application software product is ''eDispatch'', a
wireless Internet dispatch solution that extends mobile workforce
management to the field. The product includes hosted software
applications, wireless connectivity middleware and back-end system
integration software.
The Vancouver Stock Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
SOURCE eDispatch.com Wireless Data Inc.
(C) 1999 PR Newswire. All rights reserved.
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CONTACT: Brian J. Ellis, President and CEO, eDispatch.com, 604-320-2100,
bellis@edispatch.com; Lars Hansen/Bruce Logan, NATIONAL Public Relations,
416-586-0180, lars@national.ca, blogan@national.ca
(EWD.)
GEOGRAPHY: British Columbia
INDUSTRY CODE: TLS
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