Research In Motion Expands Distribution Through Alliance Between BellSouth Wireless Data and PageNet
PageNet to Distribute BellSouth Interactive Paging Service
and RIM Inter(at)ctive Pager 950
WATERLOO, ON, March 10 /CNW/ - The RIM Inter(at)ctive(TM) Pager 950 -
manufactured by Research In Motion Limited (TSE: RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM) - will
now be distributed by PageNet (NASDAQ: PAGE), the leading provider of wireless
messaging products in the United States. PageNet and BellSouth Wireless Data
today announced a strategic alliance whereby PageNet will market the BellSouth
Interactive Paging(SM) Service, which features RIM's two-way messaging device.
This strategic alliance will significantly expand the distribution reach
for RIM's products. Beginning in May, PageNet plans to market the BellSouth
Interactive Paging Service through its direct sales force and reseller
channel. PageNet provides wireless messaging and information services to more
than 10 million subscribers in North America.
This announcement reflects the continuing momentum and strong demand for
two-way paging and advanced messaging products. Since its introduction in
August, 1998, the RIM Inter(at)ctive Pager 950 has received enthusiastic
market acceptance and was most recently recognized with awards for product
innovation by Mobile Insights, Andrew Seybold's Outlook, and Frost & Sullivan.
In addition to the core wireless messaging and email features of the RIM
Inter(at)ctive Pager 950, additional solutions are now being delivered for
financial trading, Internet/intranet access and a wide variety of vertical
market applications.
Key Features of the RIM Inter(at)ctive Pager 950:
- Send and receive messages with guaranteed delivery and no garbled
messages
- Initiate custom e-mail, faxes, alphanumeric pages and text-to-voice
messages
- Full-length messages (up to 16,000 characters)
- 32-bit Intel386(TM) processor with 1Mb flash memory plus 304 kbytes
SRAM
- 2W transmitter and high-efficiency receiver
- Clear graphic LCD with backlighting (selectable 8-line or 6-line
display)
- Easy-to-use 31-key PC-style keyboard
- Thumb-operated roller wheel that operates similar to a PC mouse
- 3.5 x 2.5 x 0.93 inches (LxWxH) and 3.95 oz (without battery)
- Operate for weeks on single AA alkaline battery
- Powerful messaging application
- Address book
- Intuitive menu-driven interface
- Selectable alerts
- Software Developer's Kit available for custom application development
About Research In Motion
Research In Motion is a world leader in designing, manufacturing and
marketing wireless technology for the mobile communications market. The
company's current product portfolio includes the BlackBerry(TM) wireless email
solution, the RIM Inter(at)ctive Pager, wireless personal computer card
adapters and embedded radio-modems. Based in Waterloo, Ontario and listed on
The Nasdaq Stock Market and The Toronto Stock Exchange, Research In Motion is
a knowledge-based company with proven, leading technologies. Its customers
include a diverse range of major multinational companies including wireless
network suppliers, original equipment manufacturers and value-added resellers.
Email: info(at)rim.net. Web site address: www.rim.net.
Research In Motion, RIM, the RIM logo, Inter(at)ctive, Inter(at)ctive
Pager and BlackBerry are trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.
Research In Motion and RIM are registered, U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office. All other brands, products and company names mentioned herein may
be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the
''safe harbour'' provisions of the United States Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including,
without limitation, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased
levels of competition, technological changes, dependence on intellectual
property rights and other risks detailed from time to time in RIM's
periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission and other regulatory authorities. |
