InfoBeam Software and Service Bring Real-Time Web Content to Newest Palm Computing Connected Organizers
DALLAS — May 3, 1999 — JP Systems, Inc., a leading global software and systems developer, today announced the availability of InfoBeam(TM), the world's first software and retrieval service to bring Web content to 3Com(R) connected organizers via infrared technology. For wireless access to time-sensitive data, such as stock quotes, airline information, package tracking, telephone directories and weather reports, InfoBeam users can select a search topic and enter key search data on a new Palm(TM) organizer as prompted by InfoBeam's single-screen form. InfoBeam then links the infrared technologies on Palm III(TM), Palm IIIx(TM) and Palm V(TM) organizers with Glenayre's AccessLink II(TM) pagers. In less than 40 seconds, the response is returned in a convenient format.
"Consumers have accepted wireless messaging developments and now are wanting to expand the functionality of handhelds to include access to Web-based resources," said Ned Peterson, director of sales and marketing for JP Systems. "The InfoBeam software and service utilize both push and pull technologies so that users can instantly send requests and receive critical Web-based information in a condensed and usable format." The company plans to extend the InfoBeam service to other handheld devices and wireless data networks, Peterson added. "We also will be leveraging banner advertisement sales to maintain low consumer costs for the InfoBeam service." "JP Systems has been instrumental in the augmentation of the functionality of Palm Computing organizers, making them more powerful business tools," said Gabriel Acosta-Lopez, director of developer services for Palm Computing, Inc., a 3Com company.
"The InfoBeam software and service adds a new dimension to keeping busy professionals in touch with critical information from virtually anywhere." The InfoBeam service activation fee is $ 9.99. JP Systems has created a Web site, www.infobeam.net, specifically for the InfoBeam software and service. Interested persons may place orders by visiting this new site or calling (888) 665-2460 toll-free. JP Systems will offer the Web information retrieval software and service without charge for the first 30 days of use and then users can select from a flat-rate $ 5.99 monthly price plan or a three-month plan for $ 14.99. The company also offers a bundle consisting of the InfoBeam software and Glenayre's AccessLink II pager at a discounted price of $ 209.
About JP Systems, Inc.
Founded in 1995, Dallas-based JP Systems, Inc. is a leading global software developer for the business and personal wireless-messaging industry. JP's software significantly expands the capabilities of the most widely-used Personal Digital Assistants, such as 3Com(R) connected organizers and Windows CE Handheld and Palm-size PCs, through the introduction of advanced E-mail and wireless messaging features. These patented products also have earned industry distinctions, such as the coveted 3Com Platinum Certification. JP's Mobile Products Division develops and markets both client and server software that enhances existing messaging technologies for the paging and Personal Digital Assistant markets. JP's Enterprise Solutions Division develops, installs and supports customized corporate messaging systems, including the JPS-1000(TM) in-house paging system used by the New York Stock Exchange. Fortune 500 companies utilize the IT Professional Services Division as an extensive consulting resource for its specialty projects, such as call processing and Enterprise Resource Planning. For more information, visit JP's Web site: www.jpsystems.com.
InfoBeam is a trademark of JP Systems, Inc. Palm, Palm III, Palm IIIx and Palm V are trademarks and Palm Computing and 3Com are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. AccessLink II is a trademark of the Wireless Access Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Glenayre Technologies Inc. All other brands and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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