Socket and Thinque to Deliver Field Force Automation Solutions for Windows
Powered Pocket PCs
NEWARK, Calif. and LOS ANGELES, Jun 26,2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Socket's Plug-in Cards Add Mobile Bar Code
Scanning and Wireless Internet Access to Thinque's
Sales Portfolio Software for the Consumer Goods Industry
Socket Communications Inc. (OTC: Bulletin Board SCKT; Pacific Stock Exchange
SOK), a leading supplier of enhancement products for Windows-based handheld
computers, and Thinque Systems Corporation, a leading provider of wireless,
mobile electronic customer relationship management and field force automation
solutions, today announced an agreement to co-market mobile business products
based on the new generation of Pocket PCs powered by Microsoft's Windows
operating system. Products covered under the cooperative marketing agreement
include Socket's In-Hand Scan Card for bar code scanning, Socket's Digital Phone
Card for wireless Internet connectivity, and Thinque's Sales Portfolio software
for customer relationship management.
Socket's In-Hand Scan Card is a CompactFlash plug-in card with an integrated bar
code laser scanner from Symbol Technologies. The card allows Pocket PC users to
scan bar codes with one hand. Socket's Digital Phone Card is an energy-efficient
plug-in card that makes it easy to connect any Windows-based PDA or notebook to
data-capable mobile phones made by Nokia, Ericsson, Qualcomm, Siemens and
others, and to use these phones as wireless modems for location-independent
Internet access.
Thinque's Sales Portfolio CRM application is a powerful, low cost mobile
solution that offers the best of the Windows operating system to field-based
workers. It provides sales, marketing and customer service departments an
embedded application platform that enables real-time, interaction between field
personnel and corporate management.
"We are excited about working with Socket to offer our customers enhanced
functionality on Pocket PCs and other Windows-based mobile computers," said
George G. Bayz, CEO and president of Thinque Systems. "Socket's plug-in cards
take advantage of industry-standard expansion slots and give our customers
greater flexibility in choosing the mobile computing platform that best fits
their needs."
"Thinque's software and integration expertise make them a great partner to help
Socket address the consumer goods market," said Mike Gifford, executive vice
president of Socket. "Socket believes that applications make technologies
successful, and our agreement with Thinque is an important step in our program
to work with application partners to turn Socket's mobile technology into
practical business solutions."
About Thinque Systems
Thinque Systems Corporation develops and markets wireless, mobile customer
relationship management (CRM) and field force automation (FFA) software
solutions to the Global 2000. Thinque's activity-based programs automate
recurring business processes. Thinque's enterprise synchronization/data
warehousing features enable companies to cost-effectively connect with their
mobile workers facilitating faster time to market and improved business
processes. Thinque supports Microsoft(R) Pocket PC- and Windows CE-based
devices, palm, pen, laptop, and desktop computers, thin clients, IVR and
wireless mobile computers. Their software is also available as an ASP option.
For more information call 1-877-Thinque or visit our Web site at
www.thinque.com.
About Socket Communications
Socket Communications, Inc. develops and sells connection products for
Windows-powered computers and other devices. Socket's products include the
Battery Friendly(R)family of plug-in cards for enhancing mobile computers by
adding wireless Internet connectivity, networking, bar code scanning, and data
communication. Socket's products utilize the Company's low power chip
technology, making them ideal for battery-operated mobile computers. Socket is
an Associate member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) and is
developing products that will add Bluetooth wireless technology to handheld
computers, notebooks and other electronic appliances. Information about Socket's
complete range of products is available on the Company's web site at
www.socketcom.com.
Socket and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications,
Inc. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Aktiebolaget LM Ericsson and licensed to
Socket. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their
respective owners.(c)2000, Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
CONTACT: Socket Communications
Jerry Houston, 408/258-5186
jerry@socketcom.com
or
Thinque Systems Corporation
Ellen C. Libenson, 818/755-5107
elibenson@thinque.com
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