Aether Systems Launches Reuters MarketClip On HP Jornada 540 & Compaq iPaq Pocket PC; Broadens Device Offering For Premier Financial Application.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers OWINGS MILLS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 2001 Aether Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: AETH), a leading provider of wireless data products and services, today announced the launch of Reuters MarketClip,(TM) on Microsoft(R) Windows(R) - powered Pocket PC personal digital assistants, the HP Jornada 540 and the Compaq iPaq. The HP Jornada 540 and Compaq iPaq allows immediate access to financial information and both Microsoft Word A full-featured word processing program for Windows and the Macintosh from Microsoft. Included in the Microsoft application suite, it is a sophisticated program with rudimentary desktop publishing capabilities that has become the most widely used word processing application on the market. and Excel; doubles as an MP3 player A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. ; provides color screen display; and records voice memos - effectively providing the optimal wireless experience. Reuters MarketClip, a collaborative effort by Aether Systems and Reuters, provides real-time stock quotes and associated financial information; and allows users to create and track their portfolios, set alerts and request a wide range of market content. The financial application is designed for individuals - including investors, brokers and investment bankers, who need to stay continuously in touch with the U.S. financial markets. Offering an interactive, intelligent financial workstation that allows the user to stay on top of market news and information while on the go, Reuters MarketClip provides financial information for: -- New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) -- American Stock Exchange (AMEX) -- National Association for Securities Dealers Automated Quotations Exchange (NASDAQ) -- Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) -- Options Price Reporting Authority (OPRA) "We're excited to offer Reuters MarketClip to individuals seeking to maximize use of their Pocket PC handheld device," said John Shepley, corporate vice president 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. , Aether Systems. "And as use of mobile devices to access data continues to become standard, Aether will ensure that its suite of real-time financial news and information products is supported by a wide range of mobile and wireless devices." "Aether Systems is a leader in mobile technology, and we are thrilled that they are using the Pocket PC to enable transmission of real-time financial data to their customers," said Rogers Weed, general manager for the Mobility Group at Microsoft Corp. "The advanced functionality of Pocket Internet Explorer A version of Microsoft Internet Explorer for the Pocket PC operating system. combined with the work that Aether has done optimizing their service for wireless, allows mobile customers access to their critical financial information, wherever and whenever they need it." Reuters MarketClip is also available on Palm personal digital assistants. Also within Aether's suite of financial products is StatusQuote, which provides real-time financial quotes, alerts and watch list capability from a web-enabled phone. The company has also developed and deployed real-time trading applications for brokerage leaders Charles Schwab Charles Schwab can refer to:
 To comply with Wikipedia's , the introduction of this article needs a complete rewrite. .Current owners of Pocket PC personal digital assistants and others interested in the Reuters MarketClip service may contact 1-888-9-STOCKS. About Aether Systems Aether Systems, Inc., is a leading provider of wireless and mobile data products and services allowing real-time communications and transactions across a full range of devices and networks. Using its engineering expertise, the ScoutWare(TM) family of products including the 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 platform, and its 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. and customer care-center, Aether seeks to provide comprehensive, technology-independent wireless and 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 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. For more information, please visit www.aethersystems.com. |
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