AT&T SELECTS XCELLENET'S REMOTEWARE AS PART OF VIRTUAL WORKPLACE OFFERING; REMOTEWARE SOFTWARE WILL BE KEY PART OF CREATING "VIRTUAL OFFICE" ENVIRONMENTS FOR MOBILE USERS.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 6, 1995--XcelleNet, Inc. today announced its RemoteWare software has been selected as a solution to build applications for mobile users of AT&T's Virtual Workplace(TM) Program. The Virtual Workplace Program is a five-tier framework of approved products and services that makes it easy for businesses to adopt a "virtual office" environment. These tiers include: -- Tier 1: Computing platforms See platform. , such as notebooks, desktops and servers -- Tier 2: Communications platforms, such as modems and multiplexers -- Tier 3: Communications services, such as network access, messaging services, and cellular services -- Tier 4: Client/Server software solutions, which are the applications that enable mobile users to work "anytime, anywhere" -- Tier 5: Consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" and support provided through AT&T Virtual Workplace Approved Resellers to customize solutions to specific needs. RemoteWare will deliver solutions within Tier 4 of this framework. RemoteWare extends the traditional client/server model to workers -- such as mobile field forces -- who are usually disconnected from enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. resources. It is a suite of development tools used to build both communications infrastructures and applications optimized to cost-effectively automate the movement of time-sensitive information among an organization's central information systems, field personnel, telecommuting telecommuting, an arrangement by which people work at home using a computer and telephone, transmitting work material to a business office by means of a modem and telephone lines; it is also known as telework. workers, business partners, customers and suppliers. The AT&T Virtual Workplace program calls for the approved software solutions to be tested at an AT&T lab facility to ensure they will operate seamlessly in a computing computing - computer and communications-based environment. XcelleNet's RemoteWare will be one of a select group of software elements that round out AT&T's solution for sales and field force automation. "We are pleased to be a part of AT&T's initiative to deliver a `whole product solution' for the mobile market," said John Bacon
John Bacon (November 24, 1740 – August 4, 1799) was a British sculptor. Born in Southwark, he was the son of a wood carver from Somerset. , XcelleNet's president. "Just as in desktop computing, software is critical to creating strategic value in mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings . By combining mobile hardware with software solutions, support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services , and communications services and platforms, AT&T has adopted an informed, thoughtful approach to restructuring the traditional workplace model in a way that will significantly impact the way organizations get, move and use information. We are proud to be part of that leadership." "More than 60 million people work outside the traditional office organizational model," said Rob Howe, vice president of worldwide PC Marketing for AT&T Global Information Solutions. "All of them, and their employers, need solutions that enable mobility, agility and functionality from wherever they call `the office.' We are pleased to bring this flexible, location-independent and communications-rich solution to our customers through approved partners." XcelleNet, Inc. (Nasdaq-NM:XNET XNET Cross Net Debugger XNET Extended Network ) develops and markets RemoteWare, a suite of client/server system development tools used to automate time-sensitive information delivery processes such as order entry, inventory query or price list and product catalog catalog, descriptive list, on cards or in a book, of the contents of a library. Assurbanipal's library at Nineveh was cataloged on shelves of slate. The first known subject catalog was compiled by Callimachus at the Alexandrian Library in the 3d cent. B.C. updates. Over 690 organizations worldwide have licensed RemoteWare to manage the exchange of information between central systems and over 213,000 remote or mobile field personnel, customers, suppliers, channels-of-distribution or other corporate constituents. CONTACT: XcelleNet, Atlanta Mindy Aronin, 404/698-2948 or Crescent Communications, Atlanta Terrie O'Hanlon, 404/698-8650 ext. 111 |
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