Aether Systems Announces Aether Software.Business Editors OWINGS MILLS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2000 Formerly Riverbed Technologies, New Software Products Division Augments Aether's Vision For End-to-End Wireless Business Solutions Aether Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :AETH) a leading provider of wireless data systems and services, today announced the formation of Aether Software, the new software products division of the company created from the recent acquisition of 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 software provider Riverbed Technologies (announced February 9th). Riverbed (www.riverbedtech.com) developed the industry standard ScoutWare(TM)family of products that connect business professionals with enterprise information anytime, anywhere. The ScoutWare products, along with 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) software, will form the core foundation of Aether Software's offerings. In addition, Wayne Jackson Wayne Jackson (born April 16, 1944) is best-known for his tenure as the CEO of the Australian Football League 1996 to 2003. SANFL Jackson played 71 games for West Torrens Football Club in the South Australian National Football League from 1965 to 1971 . , former 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 Riverbed Technologies, will become president of Aether Software, and will serve on Aether's board of directors. "Wireless technology is clearly the future of enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. , and corporations today are rapidly embracing mobile applications to improve business efficiency," stated Jackson. "Riverbed Technologies' ScoutWare has been incredibly well-received in the marketplace. As Aether Software, we will add these key software application capabilities to Aether Systems' turnkey wireless offerings, providing a one-stop, end-to-end source for enabling the `ever available' enterprise." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. International Data Corp., worldwide sales of handheld computers and smart phones that include wireless capabilities will hit 35.2 million units by 2003 -- up from 8.9 million in 1999. Aether Systems is an early leader in the exploding field of wireless data, providing 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. communications and transactions services that operate over multiple wireless data networks, devices and back-end corporate data systems. Using its unique Aether Intelligent Messaging (AIM) software platform and comprehensive 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. , the company designs, develops, sells, hosts and supports turnkey wireless data systems for businesses. As part of Aether Systems, Aether Software's ScoutWare products meet the needs of organizations adopting wireless technology. The ScoutWare product line consists of tools used to develop, deploy, and manage wired and wireless applications to handheld devices, providing both application flexibility and centralized control 1. In air defense, the control mode whereby a higher echelon makes direct target assignments to fire units. 2. In joint air operations, placing within one commander the responsibility and authority for planning, directing, and coordinating a military operation or group/category of . In the new corporate structure ScoutWare, which includes ScoutSync, ScoutIT, ScoutArchitect, and the recently announced ScoutWeb, will continue as Aether ScoutWare. The products are currently compatible with Aether's innovative AIM middleware platform, and future product development will include initiatives that incorporate additional Aether products into the division's offerings. "Corporate applications are the `killer app' for wireless technology," stated David Oros, Chairman and CEO of Aether Systems. "The addition of ScoutWare is integral to our strategy, allowing Aether to offer a complete package of wireless access, applications, services and support that make it easy for corporate America to embrace and benefit from this exciting new technology." About Aether Systems Aether Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless and mobile data services allowing real-time communications and transactions across a full range of devices and networks. Using its engineering expertise, the Aether Intelligent Messaging (AIM) software platform, the ScoutWare family of products (resulting from the acquisition of Riverbed Technologies, Inc.) and its network operations and customer service center, Aether Systems seeks to provide comprehensive, technology-independent wireless and mobile computing solutions. Aether develops and delivers wireless data services across a variety of industries and market segments in 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. and internationally. Aether is a joint principal owner, along with 3Com Corp., of OmniSky, Inc., a wireless Internet service provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. based in Palo Alto Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif. Aether headquarters are located at 11460 Cronridge Dr., Owings Mills, MD 21117. For more information, visit www.aethersystems.com About Aether Software and ScoutWare Aether Software, a division of Aether Systems (NASDAQ: AETH), offers a new generation of mobile software solutions, called ScoutWare, that extend the accessibility of enterprise computing to a new breed of `mobile' business professionals. ScoutWare is the industry standard for providing organizations with infrastructure technologies needed to enable the `ever-available' enterprise -- delivering vital corporate information to anyone, at any time, anywhere and to any device. ScoutWare is a series of end-to-end solutions, which enable organizations to create and deliver industrial-strength, standards-based systems that connect corporate professionals with legacy, web-based and other enterprise software and applications wherever and whenever they may need it. ScoutWare consists of development tools, management tools and technologies that connect corporate professionals with enterprise systems in order to create, update, synchronize See synchronization. or combine information from a variety of sources and enable wireless or wired access through a variety of devices. ScoutWare is device and operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. neutral and can be deployed all at once or in a step-by-step fashion. ScoutWare consists of ScoutSync, ScoutIT, ScoutWeb and ScoutArchitect. ScoutWare solutions today are assisting organizations worldwide in the healthcare, retail, government, and other industry sectors to reduce costs, minimize errors and increase productivity by putting the power of computing where people need it. With its powerful vision and comprehensive infrastructure solutions, Aether Software is helping leading companies create real solutions that embrace the future of enterprise computing. Aether Software is located at 8229 Boone Blvd., Vienna, Virginia Vienna is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 14,453 at the 2000 census and it has grown by about 3% since[1]. In July of 2005, CNN/Money and Money , 22182. For more information visit or call 877- 719-3169. This press release includes forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. based on our current expectations and projections about future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions about Aether that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the extent to which Aether pursues the initiatives described above, the continued development and customer acceptance of the technology to be developed and the ability to offer it on a cost-effective basis. These risks and other risk factors are described under the caption, "Risk Factors" in Aether's most recently filed prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Aether undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. |
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