ADVISORY/Experts Available To Discuss Study Showing Increase in Mobile Messaging.

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--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 2002

TOPIC: A survey conducted by Telephia Inc., a wireless research firm, found the use of short text messaging (SMS) has increased to 45 percent from 22 percent in cell phone users aged 18 to 24, according to an article by Reuters. The survey compared the numbers from the fourth quarter of 2001 with those of 2002. In its quarterly study of 40,000 subscribers and nonsubscribers in the 35 largest U.S. markets, Telephia also found that 32 percent of wireless users intend to upgrade their cell phones in 2003. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story:

Laura A. Johnson serves as vice president of product marketing at Captaris. In this role, Ms. Johnson is responsible for promoting Captaris unified messaging and e-document delivery solutions in the market place. Prior to joining Captaris in 1997, Johnson was the senior channel marketing manager at Novell, Inc., working in the GroupWare Division. 425-825-3475, [e-mail]

David Kerr is vice president of wireless communications for Strategy Analytics. He is responsible for managing wireless voice and data communications activities within Strategy Analytics' Continuous Information Services practice. His experience includes 14 years of consulting and industry analysis work in Cellular, PCS, Paging, Wireless Data, WLANs, and WPBX. Prior to this position, Kerr was Director of Mobile Communications at GIGA Information Group with a focus on PCS and the emerging wireless data market. Previously, Kerr managed the Communications Consulting practice of BIS Strategic Decisions covering opportunity assessment, product/concept development, and distribution strategies in both the landline and wireless communications markets. Previously, he was employed by the BIS Mackintosh in London, England where he worked in such areas as Pan European paging and cellular standards, PCN market entry strategies, and electronic messaging market opportunities. 262-646-8974, [e-mail]

Robert Hamilton founded Scan Mobile in December 1999 and assembled the original management team. He currently serves as chief strategy officer, and has responsibility for ensuring that Scan Mobile's platform continues to set the standard for mobile messaging technology. His day-to-day responsibilities include guiding the product development team and overseeing the user interfaces for all applications and services. Robert was instrumental in securing the company's second round of financing. PR: Tamara Gruber, 212-201-0371, [e-mail]

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