MSTR--Strategy.com Launches Wireless Instant Messaging Service Strategy.com iWAPu Extends the Benefits of Web-based Instant Messaging Services to Wireless Internet Enabled Phones - Allowing Access Anywhere, Anytime
PR NEWSWIRE - June 26, 2000 13:10
VIENNA, Va., Jun 26, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Strategy.com(TM), the Personal Intelligence Network(TM), today launched iWAPu(TM), a wireless instant messaging service. Strategy.com iWAPu offers real-time communication anywhere, anytime through wireless Internet enabled phones. iWAPu is the newest addition to Strategy.com Wireless Internet(TM), a comprehensive wireless portal that offers consumers news, weather, sports, entertainment and finance information through the convenience of their phone. Strategy.com is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MicroStrategy(R) Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR).
"Strategy.com iWAPu is an extremely exciting service that takes instant messaging to a whole new level," said Nicholas Weir, president and chief operating officer at Strategy.com. "Traditional web-based instant messaging services require users to be tied to their computers. With iWAPu, anyone with a wireless Internet phone can instantly communicate with their friends and colleagues, no matter where they are."
Strategy.com iWAPu allows Strategy.com subscribers to instantly send and receive messages to each other. Anyone with a Strategy.com user name can be a "buddy," and can use iWAPu to:
* Find other buddies (though a search function), * Send customized messages (defined by the user, such as, "Hey, what's up? What are you doing?"), * Reply to messages instantly (such as, "I am busy right now. I'll write you later.") * Send generic messages (predefined by Strategy.com iWAPu, such as "Meet me at _____ at ______," and then the user fills in the blanks), * Send messages to groups of users, * Store messages in their inboxes to view later, * Block buddies (if they don't want certain people sending them messages).
"According to Jupiter Communications, the number of wireless internet enabled phones in the U.S. will increase from 1.1 million in 1999 to over 79 million in 2003," continued Weir. "Given the success of web-based instant messaging services and this expected growth of wireless devices, we believe that consumers will be attracted to services like iWAPu. We are pleased to be paving the way in this new market."
Strategy.com iWAPu can currently be accessed for free by typing www.strategy.com on any wireless Internet phone that uses the Phone.com browser. A Strategy.com user name is necessary to use iWAPu. Consumers can create a user name by subscribing to Strategy.com on its web site, www.strategy.com. Soon iWAPu will also be available through the customized sites of other Strategy.com Affiliates.
About Strategy.com
Strategy.com(TM), a Personal Intelligence Network(TM), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MicroStrategy(R) Incorporated. Strategy.com works with a variety of leading companies to deliver personalized, timely information to consumers via web, wireless and voice. Using advanced wireless technology, Strategy.com also allows users to access information using "smart" mobile phones. Strategy.com has more than 375,000 subscribers and 170 affiliates, including Wall Street Journal Interactive, EarthLink, Ameritrade, Belo, Metrocall, USATODAY.com, Primark, Washingtonpost.com, and Nasdaq.
MicroStrategy is a leading worldwide provider of Intelligent E- Business(TM) software and related services. MicroStrategy's platform is creating a new generation of one-to-one e-business solutions, solutions that enable global 2000 organizations to use technology and personal preferences to build one-to-one relationships with their partners, supply-chains and customers. MicroStrategy delivers these solutions via web, wireless and voice. MicroStrategy also offers a comprehensive set of consulting, training and support services for its customers and partners. For more information visit www.microstrategy.com.
MicroStrategy, Intelligent E-Business, Strategy.com, iWAPu, Strategy.com Wireless Internet and Personal Intelligence Network are either trademarks or registered trademarks of MicroStrategy Incorporated in the United States and certain other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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