A Killer Combination: Aether Plans to Bundle OmniSky's Wireless Web and E-Mail With Its Own Enterprise Services.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 1999-- Behind OmniSky's new Wireless ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. offering is Aether's full array of wireless data design, development and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services Aether Systems Inc., (Nasdaq: AETH) a leading provider of wireless data services and systems, announced plans to bundle wireless Web and e-mail services unveiled today by OmniSky Corporation, with its own customized wireless data services for business customers. OmniSky's wireless Internet and e-mail service will become a key component of many future Aether services in combination with customized enterprise wireless data systems that Aether designs, develops and supports. OmniSky will enable users to program up to six individual e-mail addresses into their wireless devices, as well as gain the ability to access popular Web content optimized for those devices. "Web access and e-mail are essential components to any successful wireless data service," said Aether President and Chief Executive Officer David S. Oros. "We believe those services, when combined with the integration of a corporation's own desktop application onto small mobile devices, will prove to be an unbeatable combination that will awaken businesses to the possibilities of wireless data." Aether helps enterprises push mission-critical, event-driven information to a variety of handheld devices and wireless data networks. The company's focus to date has been on developing customized wireless stock trading and financial information services See Information Systems. for financial brokerage firms and institutions, including Reuters MarketClip(TM), which provides real-time financial market information, graphs, alerts and news stories on Palm and Windows CE (Windows Consumer Electronics) Microsoft's version of Windows for handheld devices and embedded systems that use x86, ARM, MIPS and SHx CPUs. Windows CE .NET superseded Windows CE 3.0. devices, and TradeRunner for Morgan Stanley  To comply with Wikipedia's , the introduction of this article needs a complete rewrite. Dean Witter Dean Witter may refer to:
The second largest futures exchange in the US, and a pioneer in the development of financial futures and options. and other enterprise customers. Aether and 3Com Corp. are the joint principal investors of OmniSky, which was established earlier this year under the name OpenSky, to bring Web content and e-mail to multiple wireless devices and networks. Aether played a key behind-the-scenes role in bringing OmniSky's service to market: OmniSky has licensed the company's Aether Intelligent Messaging An earlier messaging system from Banyan Systems that ran on NetWare and VINES servers and incorporated Banyan's popular Streettalk directory service. It included a basic mail program, which could be upgraded to the more advanced BeyondMail system. See ePresence. (AIM) wireless messaging software as the core technology of its solution. OmniSky's service will operate through Aether's secure network operations center See NOC. Network Operations Center - (NOC) A location from which the operation of a network or internet is monitored. Additionally, this center usually serves as a clearinghouse for connectivity problems and efforts to resolve those problems. , which acts as a gateway to efficiently transmit Web and e-mail information through multiple wireless networks and out to a variety of wireless handheld devices. Aether also will provide technical support to end users through its customer service center. Aether currently has a 26-percent ownership stake in OmniSky. OmniSky announced today it will begin beta-testing its wireless ISP service to 5,000 Palm V users beginning in mid-December. The service, co-marketed by AT&T Wireless Services, is scheduled for commercial launch in early 2000. "AIM's open architecture and support for both multiple platforms and multiple wireless network protocols have been excellent technology for OmniSky to build on," said Patrick McVeigh, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of OmniSky. "Plus, OmniSky and Aether have a broad and complementary offering for enterprise customers when OmniSky's Internet, intranet and e-mail services are combined with Aether's enterprise-class applications." About OmniSky Formed as OpenSky in June 1999 by former executives from 3Com Corp. and InfoSeek, OmniSky Corporation provides mobile professionals with fully featured, easy-to-use, integrated wireless solutions for "any time anywhere" access to the Internet. OmniSky's initial offering is a nationwide Internet and email service for Palm V users. The company also plans to provide Internet, intranet and other personal data-access services for mobile professionals using a variety of existing and future IP-enabled wireless devices, including other Palm organizers, Windows CE devices, pagers and WAP-enabled telephones. OmniSky will work worldwide to provide services to consumers and corporations over networks based on a wide range protocols. OmniSky works closely with leading companies in the wireless community to accelerate the adoption of high-speed wireless Internet access by consumers and corporations. OmniSky is funded by 3Com and Aether Systems and maintains strategic relationships with these companies as well as with AT&T Wireless, AvantGo, Inc., JP Systems, Novatel Wireless, 3 Com's Palm Computing unit, Riverbed Technologies, Synergy Solutions, Inc. and TRG TRG Training Group TRG The Resource Group TRG Technical Resource Group TRG Technical Review Group TRG Technology Research Group TRG Tory Reform Group TRG Tactical Reconnaissance Group TRG Training received (on overtime forms) Products. OmniSky is based in Palo Alto, California “Palo Alto” redirects here. For other uses, see Palo Alto (disambiguation). Palo Alto (IPA: /ˌpæloʊˈʔæltoʊ/, from Spanish: palo: "stick" and alto: "high", i.e. . Its web site is www.omnisky.com. OmniSky is a trademark of OmniSky Corporation. Other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. About Aether Aether Systems, Inc., is a one-stop provider of wireless software and services connecting people to the information they need, wherever and whenever they need it. Aether allows individuals to receive real-time data on handheld wireless devices, using virtually any kind of wireless data network. Aether's ability to deliver real-time, secure and reliable wireless solutions comes through proven expertise in wireless system engineering, software tools and services, wireless network operations, product fulfillment and customer support. For more information, visit the Aether Web site at www.aethersystems.com. |
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