WK info---Don't recall seeing this posted but I could have skipped over it with all the traffic the last few days.
Wireless Knowledge Grows Integrators Alliance
Program
Business Wire - July 21, 1999 12:55
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 21, 1999--
Five Additional Partners Join Program Designed to Support Carriers and Accelerate the
Adoption and Deployment of Wireless Data
Wireless Knowledge LLC, a joint venture company between Microsoft Corp.
(Nasdaq:MSFT) and QUALCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq:QCOM), will announce this week at
Microsoft Fusion '99 (July 22-25) the addition of five new members to the recently
launched Integrators Alliance Program (IAP).
New members include Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC),
Technology Integration Group (TIG), Paradigm4, Inc., Wireless Telecom, Inc. and
Lucid8 Information Services LLC. Developed for systems integrators and value added
resellers (VARs), the Integrators Alliance Program enables members to expand their
product and service offerings into the emerging wireless data market.
The five members join first program member, Inacom Corp. (NYSE:ICO) to provide a
robust and scaleable channel for wireless data services and integration that will address
the needs of carriers and customers varying in size and market segment.
"We are overwhelmed with the tremendous support and interest in the Integrators
Alliance Program and are excited about working with current and future program
members to provide the industry with the most complete end-to-end wireless data
solutions," said Dave Whalen, vice president of sales and marketing for Wireless
Knowledge.
"Each member brings a unique dimension to the program, enabling us to provide our
carrier partners and customers with a broad range of wireless data implementation and
deployment options."
Announced on June 29, Integrators Alliance Program ensures seamless integration and
deployment of Wireless Knowledge's Revolv(SM) service into Microsoft(R)
Exchange-based corporations. The Revolv service enables mobile professionals to
securely access key corporate Microsoft Exchange information, such as critical e-mail,
contacts, calendar and news, with any mobile, Internet-ready device or from any
location where Internet access can be found.
"The Integrators Alliance Program is an extremely smart move on Wireless Knowledge's
part," said Andy Seybold, a leading wireless industry analyst and publisher. "A
qualified integrator is a crucial component to any successful wireless data deployment
strategy."
The following points highlight the newly announced members and illustrate how the
various program members are capable of addressing the needs of companies of different
sizes and markets:
-- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), a
diversified high-technology research and engineering company,
offers a broad range of expertise in technology development and
analysis, computer systems development and integration, technical
support services and computer hardware and software products.
SAIC is a Fortune 500 company with more than 37,000 employees
with offices in more than 150 cities worldwide. With revenues of
$4.7 billion, SAIC specializes in large-scale integration
projects for government and commercial customers and plans to
include the Revolv service as a wireless solution option.
-- Technology Integration Group (TIG), a national systems
integrator/value-added reseller, provides a wide range of
products and services including hardware, software, network
engineering, outsourcing, computer telephony and field service
for a diverse mix of industries including corporate America,
federal, state and local government, K-12 and higher education.
TIG has over 475 employees in 14 locations across the United
States.
-- Paradigm4, Inc., a mobile computing outsourcing company, offers
specialized wireless services including business process
outsourcing, systems integration and remote network management,
to a variety of vertical markets, such as government and public
safety, using both public and private radio network carriers.
Paradigm4 also offers interconnectivity services to wireless
carriers. As an authorized reseller for AT&T Wireless, Bell
Atlantic Mobile, ARDIS and other carriers, Paradigm4 bundles
airtime with vertical applications, devices and services. It will
now include the Revolv service as part of its end-to-end solution
to address customer requirements for a horizontal productivity
application.
-- Wireless Telecom, Inc., a value-added service provider, offers
MobileLogic(TM) Network Services, which provide mobile PC users
with wireless remote access to enterprise networks. The
MobileLogic package includes software, middleware, gateway
access, modem hardware and nationwide data airtime from networks
such as AT&T Wireless, Bell Atlantic Mobile and BellSouth
Wireless Data. Wireless Telecom will now offer the Revolv service
as part of this package.
-- Lucid8 Information Services LLC, a leading provider of
multifaceted technology-driven business solutions for middle
market companies in the Pacific Northwest, provides consistent,
reliable, timely and accurate delivery of services such as
strategic IT consulting, systems integration, remote monitoring
and management, custom application development and packaged
services, including Y2K audits and remediation. In addition,
Lucid8 maintains a state of the art on-site test lab providing
the Company and its clients the ability to test and display new
technologies and designs before implementing them in a live
environment. Lucid8 plans to combine the Revolv service with its
current capabilities to deliver a single source wireless solution
to its clients.
Wireless Knowledge invites interested and qualified systems integrators to submit
applications for membership to the Integrators Alliance Program. Detailed information,
qualification guidelines and membership application reside on the Company's Web site
at wirelessknowledge.com.
About Wireless Knowledge
Wireless Knowledge LLC, is a joint venture between Microsoft and QUALCOMM. The
Company has developed a wireless data service, the Revolv(SM) service, which
extends the reach of collaborative computing into the wireless environment thus enabling
pervasive computing on any Internet appliance.
Based on existing and future standards, the Revolv service offers secure access to
productivity and information services using any airlink with any Internet-ready device.
For more information on Wireless Knowledge, please visit
wirelessknowledge.com.
Note to Editors: Microsoft, Windows, BackOffice and Windows NT are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other
countries.
Product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Editor's Note: For specific information on program members, please contact Allyson
Willoughby at 408/559-6090 or allyson_willoughby@benjamingroup.com.
CONTACT: Benjamin Group for Wireless Knowledge
Allyson Willoughby, 408/559-6090 ext. 319
allyson_willoughby@benjamingroup.com
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