Series of RIM stories :
There is a BlackBerry related article titled "Smaller Is Better"
(April 2/99 ZDNet News Commentary) at
zdnet.com
Don Crabb's previous article ("Smaller Is Better") was also picked up by the
Chicago Sun-Times on April 1/99 at
suntimes.com
RIM BlackBerry also mentioned in March 30/99 San Francisco Chronicle article
titled "Shades Of Dick Tracy - 2-Way Pagers" at
sfgate.com
Also :
Wynd Communications and AAA Partner to Provide First Wireless Connection to
Emergency Road Service for Motorists Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
[Quick background: WyndTell uses RIM pagers and operates over the BellSouth
Wireless Data Network]
ATLANTA (April 7) BUSINESS WIRE -April 7, 1999-- Wynd/AAA Customers to Enjoy
Instant, Nationwide Access to AAA Network via WyndTell
Wynd Communications, the leader in delivering life-changing wireless
communication services to people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and AAA
today announced an exclusive strategic alliance to deliver a national
wireless roadside assistance service to customers who are deaf or hard of
hearing.
"With Wynd's alliance with AAA, help is literally at our customers'
fingertips," said Judy Viera, Vice President of Business development, Wynd
Communications. "The agreement provides one more feature that gives our
customers freedom to go about their day with the peace of mind that they are
connected to the world."
In the past, motorists who are deaf or hard of hearing needed access to a
wireline TTY to summon help from the road. "Now, our customers can stay in
the safety and comfort of their vehicle while quickly and easily contacting
AAA for assistance," added Viera, who is deaf herself.
"While AAA has supported its members who are deaf or hard of hearing with TTY
access for some time, the new WyndTell/AAA service represents the first time
these members will be able to contact AAA directly using wireless
communications," said Marshall Doneyp, vice president, AAA Automotive
Services. "This program will allow us to greatly enhance our ability to
provide these customers with a fast, safe and reliable means to summon
roadside assistance from their car."
Currently in beta testing, the WyndTell/AAA Emergency Road Service will be
available to AAA customers by June 1999.
About WyndTell Service
WyndTell represents a technological breakthrough for people who are deaf or
hard of hearing, combining wireless communication via TTY, e-mail, fax
machines, alphanumeric pagers and voice telephones. Nearly two years in
development, WyndTell leverages Wynd's wireless industry experience and
integrates extensive feedback from current and potential customers. As a
result, WyndTell is the first service to provide complete, nationwide,
wireless communication to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. WyndTell is
also the first such service designed for people who are deaf or hard of
hearing that provides a wireless connection to AAA Emergency Road Service.
The WyndTell Service operates on a device that fits comfortably in the palm
of a person's hand, and includes an integrated screen, QWERTY keyboard and
antenna. WyndTell frees people who are deaf or hard of hearing from searching
for pay phones equipped with a TTY or relying on strangers to communicate,
enabling them to enjoy the occupational and social benefits of mobile
communication for the first time.
WyndTell service operates over the BellSouth Wireless Data Network, the most
advanced wireless data network available today. The network provides coverage
to over 93% of the metropolitan United States and is available to over 200
million people.
About AAA
AAA is a not-for-profit federation of 91 clubs with 1,100 offices providing
more than 41 million members in the United States and Canada with travel,
insurance, financial and automotive-related services. AAA's automotive
services network includes 4,400 AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities and
13,418 towing contractors representing 39,071 service vehicles.
About Wynd Communications
Founded in 1994, Wynd Communications is the first company to deliver
complete, nationwide, wireless communication to people who are deaf or hard
of hearing. Developed with the input of people who are deaf, late-deafened,
or hard of hearing, WyndTell service enables users to communicate with
anyone, virtually anywhere, at anytime, and enhances their personal freedom,
productivity, peace of mind, and relationships with family, friends and
co-workers. Wynd Communications is a wireless industry pioneer with
authorized WyndTell dealers nationwide and WyndTell customers in 44 states.
For more information about Wynd Communications and WyndTell, visit the Wynd
web site at wynd.com, or contact Wynd directly at TTY
800/549-2800, voice 805/781-6000, or e-mail: info@wynd.com.
Also :
RIM will be in the BellSouth Wireless Data booth at the Comdex/Spring '99 and
Windows World 99 show in Chicago on April 19 to 22. Potential for release of
yearly financials and other announcements?
planner.comdex.com |
