Action Engine and Saltmine Strike Deal to Develop and License Wireless Data Solution for Enterprise Customers.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2001 Saltmine To Provide Wireless Application Development and Serve as System Integrator for Action Engine Mobile Services Framework Action Engine and Saltmine today announce a strategic partnership to further expedite development and integration of custom applications for the Action Engine Mobile Services Framework(TM). Designed to meet the specific needs of wireless carriers, OEMs and enterprise customers, the Mobile Services Framework enables any Action Engine licensee to mobilize data, plus deploy and update applications across leading operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. and mobile devices. Under terms of the deal, Saltmine will develop and deploy tailored enterprise applications that operate on the Action Engine framework. These applications will range from CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. and financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. tools to any number of enterprise-specific offerings. Utilizing the Action Engine framework, Saltmine will be able to rapidly deploy enterprise applications that are easy to use, optimize the usage of wireless networks and capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the capabilities of smart devices. "This deal is an important step in further developing applications for the Action Engine framework and thus building on the framework's value to enterprises and end-users," said Kevin Morris Kevin Morris is a former Australian rules football player who played in the VFL between 1971 and 1976 for the Richmond Football Club and then from 1977 until 1981 for the Collingwood Football Club. , executive vice president of sales and marketing. "Action Engine has developed the crucial software layer that enables users to transact and leverage efficient data transmissions using 2 and 2.5G networks. Saltmine, along with our other partners, will develop extremely useful applications that take full advantage of our software's unique features." Saltmine brings extensive experience in application development, infrastructure and system integration. The company has produced numerous custom eBusiness solutions for long-term clients such as Microsoft, BP and The PGA Tour The PGA Tour is an organization that operates the USA's main professional golf tours. It is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA. Its name is officially rendered in all caps as “PGA TOUR". , as well as a leading wireless carrier. Saltmine serves its clients from offices in Seattle, Chicago, and London. Building on the Action Engine Mobile Services Framework, Saltmine will design and develop applications that work across a wide variety of mobile devices using various Internet connections and speeds. Action Engine has developed client-side software that operates on Pocket PC 2002, 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. , Palm OS, Windows 98/2000, Netscape Navigator An earlier Web browser for Windows, Macintosh and X Windows from Netscape that provided secure transmission over the Internet. Soon after its introduction in 1994, Navigator, or just "Netscape," as it was commonly called, quickly became the leading browser on the Web. and Internet Explorer Microsoft's Web browser, which comes with Windows starting with Windows 98. Commonly called "IE," versions for Mac and Unix are also available. Internet Explorer is the most widely used Web browser on the market. It has also been the browser engine in AOL's Internet access software. . Action Engine will soon unveil RIM and J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) A version of Java 2 for cellphones, PDAs and consumer appliances. J2ME uses the K Virtual Machine (KVM), a specialized Java interpreter for devices with limited memory. clients as well. "Saltmine is very excited to extend our system integrator expertise and application development resources to the wireless sector," says Lisa Mollinari, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Saltmine. "Action Engine's software-centric solution is ideal for enterprises that want to offer their data across the range of mobile devices in the marketplace today. This partnership will open new development opportunities with existing clients and also expand our current customer base." About Saltmine Saltmine, Inc., (www.saltmine.com) is an integrated services In computer networking, IntServ or integrated services is an architecture that specifies the elements to guarantee quality of service (QoS) on networks. IntServ can for example be used to allow video and sound to reach the receiver without interruption. firm specializing in the creation of eBusiness and wireless solutions. Areas of expertise include application development, systems integration, marketing and design. Saltmine has a proven history creating practical online solutions for today's top corporations -- clients such as Microsoft, BP, eModal, The PGA Tour, Frank Russell Company, Seattle Coffee Company and Muzak. About Action Engine Action Engine's Mobile Services Framework(TM) enables informational, transactional, and enterprise services across wireless data networks. Action Engine licenses the framework to major wireless carriers, OEMs and enterprises as a platform for development, delivery and maintenance of wireless applications. The framework is comprised of a client / server software system that leverages a simple user interface, integrates with native data on each device, and optimizes network efficiency to create a positive, productive, and efficient wireless computing experience for users. Action Engine is based in Redmond, Washington. |
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