Leading Analyst Firm, Mobile Insights, to Moderate Seminars on Critical Components of Effective Mobile Computing Solution
Atlanta, Ga.--January 17, 2001--XcelleNet, Inc., the leader of the fast-growing market for mobile device management, today announced that it will join GoAmerica, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOAM), Pumatech, Inc. (NASDAQ: PUMA) and Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) in a nationwide series of seminars to educate business leaders on the critical components of a successful mobile computing solution. These "Mobilize The Enterprise" seminars are designed to help companies understand the unique requirements of mobile and wireless operating infrastructures. The seminars will also outline how to effectively architect and implement a mobile strategy that will increase the productivity of field workforces, mobile executives and IT support staffs.
Analysts from Mobile Insights, an authoritative resource for solid insights into the constantly changing mobile computing and wireless industries, will moderate the free seminars to take place in major cities nationwide. Representatives of XcelleNet, GoAmerica, Pumatech and Research in Motion will explain the various components that should be considered when planning a mobile implementation to deliver critical enterprise information to a mobile workforce, including:
Registration can be done either by telephone at (877) 474-5862 or on the Internet at https://www.b-there.com/events/mobilize. There is no charge for this seminar, but space is limited. All attendees will be automatically registered to win a BlackBerryTM handheld (model: RIM 957TM) with three months of free BlackBerry wireless email service.
SEMINAR DATES AND LOCATIONS:
Tuesday, February 6th
JW Marriott Hotel Lenox
3300 Lenox Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
Wednesday, February 7th
New York Marriott Financial Center Hotel
85 West Street
New York, NY 10006
Wednesday, February 14th
The Westin River North, Chicago
320 North Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60610
Thursday, February 15th
San Francisco Airport Marriott
1800 Old Bayshore Highway
Burlingame, CA 94010
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About XcelleNet
XcelleNet, Inc. is the leader of the fast-growing market for mobile resource management. The explosive growth of the mobile economy, and the race to implement Internet-enabled mobile applications has created a new challenge for IT: management of smart mobile devices, including laptop computers, handhelds, smartphones and interactive pagers. XcelleNet's Afaria family of solutions enables enterprises to manage these mobile devices and the business-critical applications on these devices. XcelleNet's RemoteWare is a world-class retail polling and management solution for remote PCs and Point of Sale devices. A pioneer in remote and mobile device management with 2,500 customers worldwide, XcelleNet serves a broad range of industries, including healthcare, insurance, retail, manufacturing and pharmaceutical. XcelleNet solutions reduce total cost of ownership, accelerate end-user productivity and enable the management of applications and content to a desired configuration from a central location. More information is available at http://www.XcelleNet.com or http://www.Afaria.com.
About Pumatech
Pumatech, Inc., formerly known as Puma Technology, Inc., is the leading provider of software infrastructure for the mobile world. The Company, which has long been the leader in synchronization with its Intellisync technology, is in the process of rolling out recently acquired, leading-edge personalization, notification and Web-browsing services integrated with synchronization. Pumatech now offers a comprehensive application suite, the Mobile Application Platform (MAP), for the delivery of highly personalized content to any mobile device. It is the only integrated solution that fully supports all mobile devices and standards, including WAP phones, SMS-capable phones, Palm OS handhelds, Pocket PCs, Web sites, and desktop applications, such as Outlook. Companies using PumatechTM products can create powerful mobile solutions that give customers and employees anytime, anywhere access to relevant information. Pumatech's mobile solutions are used by a wide range of Fortune 500 companies, mobile device manufacturers, telecommunications carriers, software companies, and individuals. Headquartered in San Jose, CA, Pumatech offers more information on its products and services at http://www.pumatech.com.
About GoAmerica
GoAmerica, Inc. is a nationwide wireless data and Internet service provider based in Hackensack, NJ. GoAmerica enables its individual and business subscribers to access remotely corporate databases and intranets, email and the Internet by delivering its proprietary technology through a wide variety of mobile computing and wireless network devices. Through its Wireless Internet Connectivity Center, GoAmerica offers its subscribers comprehensive and flexible mobile data
solutions for wireless Internet access by providing wireless network services, mobile devices, and subscriber service support. For more information, call 888-462-4600 or visit www.goamerica.net.
About Research In Motion
Research In Motion Limited is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the mobile communications market. Through development and integration of hardware, software and services, RIM provides solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers around the world to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products includes the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, the BlackBerry™ wireless email solution, wireless personal computer card adapters, embedded radio-modems and software development tools. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in Canada, the United States and England. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.net. Investors may contact investor_relations@rim.net. Customers may contact info@rim.net.
XcelleNet and RemoteWare are trademarks of XcelleNet, Inc. Afaria is a trademark of Afaria, Inc. - an affiliate of XcelleNet. XcelleNet and Afaria make no claims of ownership to all of other products and company names mentioned herein which may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Research In Motion, RIM, RIM 957 and BlackBerry are trademarks or registered trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.
Pumatech, the Pumatech logo, and Intellisync are trademarks of Puma Technology, Inc., d/b/a Pumatech, Inc., that may be registered in some jurisdictions. Palm OS is a registered trademark of Palm, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.