Semotus Increases Market Share in Beverage and Vending Market
Auto Tech Link Runs Seamlessly and Cost Effectively on RedHat Linux OS
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2001--Semotus Solutions (AMEX:DLK - news; formerly Datalink.net),
a market-leading wireless application service provider (w-ASP) and infrastructure architect, today announced the first
installation of RedHat Linux, the premier open-source operating system, at Nor-Cal Beverage Company.
Application Design Associates (ADA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Semotus Solutions, recommended the installation of
RedHat Linux OS as the ideal operating system for smaller operations to implement. With features such as stability, low cost,
and an excellent support system, RedHat has become the preferred Unix system for smaller-scaled businesses.
``We are very excited to be promoting the RedHat Linux platform and its compatibility with our Auto Tech Link application,''
said Nita Rosenblum, director of Research and Development at ADA. ``The cost to clients when implementing RedHat is
considerably reduced in comparison to other operating systems because the license itself is free. This gives us the
opportunity to offer our products and services to smaller operations, a segment of the beverage and vending market that we
previously have not targeted.''
This new initiative underlines ADA's commitment to continually expand capabilities and product offerings and to ensure the
seamless integration and adoption of ADA applications. This new market niche represents 70-80% of the ownership of the
Franchise Bottler Operations. Expansion into this smaller operations beverage and vending market indicates a considerable
increase in both market share and sales opportunities as well as significant revenue gains.
Nor-Cal Beverage, located in Sacramento, Calif., is one of ADA's long-standing clients. With the implementation of the latest
version of Auto Tech Link, ADA's field service handheld application, Nor-Cal's needs for a new operating system was
apparent. Operating on an SCO UNIX System, Nor-Cal did not have the infrastructure in place to support Auto Tech Link's
advanced capabilities.
RedHat Linux has millions of users, and is the fastest-growing operating system for servers. It has won the ``Product of the
Year'' award from InfoWorld for four consecutive years.
About Application Design Associates, Inc.
ADA designs, develops, and markets operational software solutions to the Bottling and Full-Line Vending Industries.
Solutions include the Vending Maintenance Management System (VMMS), the Fleet Maintenance Management System
(FMMS), and the Plant Maintenance Management System (PMMS). All solutions are implemented in an Open System
Environment. Other technologies supported include both conventional and RF handheld computers, bar codes, and digital
pagers. For more information, please visit www.adacorp.com.
About Semotus Solutions -- The Wireless Architects(TM)
Semotus Solutions (AMEX:DLK - news) is the industry choice for intelligent and cost-effective wireless business solutions
designed to extend enterprise applications from the desktop to any wireless handheld device. Semotus develops, deploys and
manages the fundamental tools that enable secure and reliable mobile data management for the enterprise customer and its
mobile workforce.
With a growing enterprise customer base of more than 600 corporations extended over vertical markets of workforce
automation, finance, healthcare, and e-commerce, Semotus is the proven choice for solutions that can be wirelessly integrated
with existing systems to maximize productivity and reliability.
Wireless solutions provide mobility and convenience. Semotus business solutions provide efficiency and profitability.
Semotus Solutions is headquartered in San Jose, with research facilities and sales offices throughout North America. For
more information on our wireless business solutions, please visit www.semotus.com.
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