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Company Press Release
SOURCE: Glenayre Technologies, Inc.
Glenayre Announces the Availability of AccessLink II on ReFLEX(TM) 25 Wireless Networks; Shipments By February '00 Two-Way Wireless Messaging Devices Get a Facelift; ReFLEX 25 Devices Boast Enhanced User Interface and Come in Colored Plastics
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Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Products Group of Glenayre Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: GEMS - news), today announced its long-anticipated two-way wireless messaging device that will run on ReFLEX(TM) 25 networks. As the world's leading provider of two-way messaging devices, paging infrastructure, and one of the premier providers of messaging and services solutions, Glenayre is poised to be the driving force that accelerates wireless access and information exchange on ReFLEX 25-based wireless networks.
With three nationwide networks now covering 90% of the U. S. population, ReFLEX is considered the industry standard for two-way wireless data. In addition to implementing basic two-way wireless messaging for consumer and business use, the new products will allow mobile users to interact with instant information, such as stock quotes, filtered e-mail, and airline flight information. With a new enhanced user interface users will utilize a new message log folder and improved text-method keyboard.
Getting into the spirit of the new year, Glenayre also unveiled seven exciting colors for the AccessLink II two-way communicators and computing device companions ranging from Red, Rose, Orange, Chartreuse, Green, Teal, and Indigo, which channel partners will drive into stores in Q2'00.
Gary Hermansen, senior vice president and general manager of Glenayre's Consumer Products Group, stated, ''With the carriers ready to ramp up their two-way wireless data services, Glenayre will deliver two-way devices for use on ReFLEX 25 networks this quarter. And, we'll do it in style, with the addition of cool new colored devices for active users, with a personality. It's an exciting time to be a consumer and a manufacturer.''
With the help of WebLink Wireless Inc. (Nasdaq: WLNK - news), Arch Communications Group, and other service providers, as well as several leading distribution partners, Glenayre plans on delivering the right combination of two-way wireless messaging devices and communications services the public expects from a market leader. With the extended functionality AccessLink II's now offer due to aggressive application development recently announced on 12.14.99, users have the ability to send, receive, and manage messages anywhere, anytime. In addition, Glenayre's device becomes a modem for a Palm OS device through its infrared port -- a powerful tool for the new millennium.
''We see great potential for the AccessLink II because, as a peripheral to the personal computer, it allows people to stay connected through wireless e-mail, instant messaging in near real-time, and vital information while they're on the go,'' said N. Ross Buckenham, president of WebLink Wireless. ''With devices like the AccessLink II operating on our nationwide wireless data network which extends two-way coverage beyond the traditional business centers, we believe mobile messaging will quickly become a consumer phenomenon in the United States.''
''The year 2000 should see substantial growth in wireless data and we expect ReFLEX 25 networks to play a prominent role in data delivery,'' said C. Edward Baker, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Arch Communications Group, Inc. ''We are delighted that Glenayre is playing a key role in supporting ReFLEX 25 networks and equally delighted with the expanded functionality and attractive look of the AccessLink II.''
AccessLink II
Tagged as the ''Ferrari'' of pagers by Fortune Magazine, AccessLink II utilizes ReFLEX allowing users to receive messages and reply to them using a single-button keyboard. With three nationwide networks covering 90 percent of the U.S. paging network, ReFLEX is the industry standard for two-way data communications. Weighing only 4.2 ounces, but boasting 2MB of memory, AccessLink II stores up to 10 thousand characters of messages with a battery life that is two to four times longer than competing products. Glenayre asserts that AccessLink II is the lightest, lowest-cost pager on the market today.
Voted the best pager of 1999 for it's multi-access functionality by Mobile Computing & Communications, the AccessLink II provides users with the latest technology to communicate with both office and home systems as well as link with Palm and CE devices, transfer data among different computer devices, and access other types of data, including stock quotes, ski reports, directories, and much more.
About Glenayre Technologies Inc.
For over 30 years, Glenayre Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: GEMS - news) has been developing and providing leading edge personal telecommunications systems. Glenayre is a premiere designer and producer of advanced, two-way pagers that operate on the ReFLEX protocol. Glenayre has products installed in over 100 countries. Additional information about Glenayre is available at: www.glenayre.com .
Glenayre's Consumer Products Group is located at 2101 Tasman Drive in Santa Clara, California.
Motorola and ReFLEX are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. AccessLink II is a trademark of Wireless Access Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Glenayre Technologies Inc. All names are trademarks or registered trademarks and the property of their respective holders.
SOURCE: Glenayre Technologies, Inc. |
