AT&T Wireless and CreSenda Wireless Announce Strategic Alliance to Provide Mobile Professionals With Nationwide Wireless Data Service.Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2000 Deal Allows CreSenda To Deliver Custom Handheld Service Across Broad Range of Industry Segments CreSenda Wireless, a leader in innovative wireless solutions for mobile professionals, today announced a strategic alliance with AT&T Wireless Services (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AWE) to provide mobile professionals with nationwide wireless data service and Internet access See how to access the Internet. , delivering business-critical, industry specific content faster than ever before. The three-year agreement enables CreSenda to launch its Wireless Professional Series(SM) business applications over the nationwide AT&T Wireless Services Internet-Protocol network. The AT&T Wireless Services Internet-Protocol (IP) network is a component of CreSenda's total solution and is a packet network of choice for CreSenda's suite of services, providing coverage across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . AT&T's Wireless Services IP network uses CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) A low-speed, digital, wireless data network that is an enhancement to an existing analog cellular network. Based on IBM's CelluPlan II, CDPD provides a packet overlay onto the AMPS network and moves data at 19. (Cellular Digital Packet Data (communications, protocol) Cellular Digital Packet Data - (CDPD) A wireless standard providing two-way, 19.2 kbps packet data transmission over exisiting cellular telephone channels. ) technology that provides data speeds up to 19.2 kilobits of information per second (kbps) and is available in more than 3,000 cities across the nation. "This key alliance with one of the world's premier data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. companies builds on our already solid technology platform and enables us to make our services available to vast numbers of professionals-on-the-go across multiple industries," said Jonathan H. Siegler, president 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 CreSenda Wireless. "It's a terrific fit for both companies, and we're proud to have AT&T Wireless Services as a partner. CreSenda recently introduced the first product line in its Wireless Professional Series -- the WirelessRealty(SM). WirelessRealty connects real estate professionals with mission critical, real-time information as well as valuable business functions using a wireless-enabled handheld device, providing access to real-time data Real-time data denotes information that is delivered immediately after collection. There is no delay in the timeliness of the information provided. Some uses of this term confuse it with the term dynamic data. from the field. "CreSenda's approach is to bring simplicity, integration, and real Internet capabilities together in a one-stop handheld solution to the mobile professional," said Ed Gorman Ed Gorman is a common name that could refer to:
WirelessRealty service is available through various channels, including direct sales, toll-free telephone orders at 877/942-4327, and online at www.cresenda.com and www.realtor.com. WirelessRealty pricing is set at $299.00 for all hardware (wireless modem A modem and antenna that transmits and receives over the air. Wireless modems support several technologies, including 802.11, Bluetooth, CDPD, DataTAC, Mobitex and Ricochet. There are wireless modems for laptops, handhelds and cellphones. and handheld device), plus an activation fee and a monthly subscription fee of $59.95. In addition, the product will be available at industry trade shows, including Florida Association of Realtors, RE/MAX RE/MAX Real Estate Maximums (Canada) , Texas/Louisiana Realtors Convention, California Realtor Expo 2000, Venture 2000, Viva 2000, Real Estate Connect 2000 in Silicon Valley, and Triple Play 2000 Convention & Trade Expo. About AT&T Wireless AT&T Wireless Group (NYSE: AWE), a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of AT&T Corporation (NYSE:T) operates one of the largest digital wireless networks in North America. With more than 11.5 million subscribers, AT&T Wireless services is committed to being the premier provider of high-quality wireless communications services, whether mobile or fixed, voice or data, to businesses or consumers, in the United States and internationally. About CreSenda Wireless CreSenda Wireless, led by former senior engineering, sales, operations and marketing executives from Palm/3Com, Verizon Wireless (formerly AirTouch), and GeoCities/Yahoo!, provides mobile professionals with industry-specific content, applications and wireless connectivity deployed through handheld devices. CreSenda's Wireless Professional Series(SM) is a best-of-breed service comprised of wireless connectivity, hardware, applications and content customized to meet the industry-specific business and communications needs of the mobile professional. CreSenda Wireless has headquarters in Los Angeles and can be found online at www.cresenda.com. The company also operates an online handheld accessories store at www.handgear.com. Note to Editors: CreSenda, CreSenda Wireless, HandGear, WirelessRealty and Wireless Professional Series are service marks and trademarks of CreSenda Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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