Witnet to Develop Mobilick for New Security Based Handheld Computer
Monday February 3, 8:02 am ET
TORONTO, ONTARIO--
"Linux Based Paron Is CDL and IBM Collaboration"
Witnet International, Inc. (OTC BB: WTNT) announced today that the company will begin working on a special Linux version of Mobilick for integration within the software suite of solutions for Consumer Direct Link's ("CDL") Paron pervasive handheld device. www.cdlusa.com.
The Paron is the world's first handheld wireless device with built-in biometric user authentication, high-speed encryption chip and is designed for the high security requirements of government, police, military, financial and commercial applications.
The Paron is the result of collaboration between CDL and IBM Engineering and Technology Services Group located in Rochester, MN.
"We believe that offering Mobilick on the Linux platform is key to our product strategy," stated Mr. Mun Su Han, CEO of Witnet. "It is our belief that CDL's Paron is the new benchmark for best of breed secure pervasive wireless solutions."
The Paron combines the functions of a PDA, Bluetooth wireless access, GSM cellular telephone, and biometric fingerprint recognition, along with a security-oriented hardware/software architecture.
To date Witnet has initiated the conversion of Mobilick for Linux and have signed a Letter of Intent with CDL to produce the solution for the new Paron unit.
Mobilick, once converted to a Linux environment, will provide enablement of Paron users to access their desktop files quickly and easily in a very secure infrastructure; real time.
"CDL has the right products for today's security conscious public and private technology sector needed to perform reliable, secure and mobile communications. Witnet's Mobilick solution will be one of the new value added offerings to our overall suite of growing end to end solution sets," said Mr. Rossetti.
CDL's new Chief Executive Officer Stephen Rossetti has held positions with the United States Congress as a staff member of the House Armed Services Committee and has served in the office of the Secretary of Defense, United States Defense Department.
About CDL:
Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, Consumer Direct Link, Inc., is one of the pioneers in the Pervasive Computing Networks. Backed by its experience, innovation and secure solutions, Consumer Direct Link designs, develops and delivers an integrated suite of mobile devices, security chipsets, and enterprise applications for conducting mobile commerce interactions and transactions anytime and anywhere. The company's products, combined with its world-class professional services and partner technologies, provide a secure transportation link between consumer and the vertical business partners. Consumer Direct Link focuses especially on pervasive computing solutions, which give businesses the ability to extend their reach to customers, partners and suppliers via a continuously available and secure environment for use globally. Consumer Direct Link, founded in 2000, has presence in North America and Asia.
About Mobilick:
Mobilick allows control over internet-connected PCs through PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) that are connected to the wireless internet.
By applying thin computing solutions, users can run complex applications via PDAs while using only the minimum system resources of PDAs.
www.mobilick.net or www.mobilick.net/eng/home.html
About Witnet:
Witnet International Inc., (OTC BB: WTNT) is a software development company with offices in Seoul, South Korea and Toronto, Canada.
Business partners include HP Japan and South Korea, LG Telecom and other major technology companies.
More information about Witnet and its products can be found at the Company's website -- www.witnet21.com. For English text, choose English and then click on "Company" for a downloadable PowerPoint presentation detailing the company's technology.
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Contact: Jason Chung, CFO
Martin Lapedus, Secretary Treasurer
3200 Dufferin St., Suite 404, Toronto, Ontario M6A 2T3
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www.witnet21.com
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Contact:
Witnet International Inc.
Jason Chung
CFO
Phone: (416) 783-5771
Fax: (416) 781-1941
witnet21.com
or
Witnet International Inc.
Martin Lapedus
Secretary Treasurer
Phone: (416) 783-5771
Fax: (416) 781-1941
witnet21.com
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