Air Communications Announces Automated Modem Pool *DATA Technology; AirCommunicator is the first product to offer key feature with voice fax data discrimination.SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 1996--Air Communications Inc., a pioneer of cellular data technology and communications devices Typically refers to a terminal used to send voice, video or text. Mobile phones, wireless PDAs and personal computers equipped with microphones, speakers and cameras are all considered communications devices. See modem. , today announced it will now offer automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. *DATA capabilities for users of its AirCommunicator when making cellular data calls. *DATA is a dialing modifier (programming) modifier - An operation that alters the state of an object. Modifiers often have names that begin with "set" and corresponding selector functions whose names begin with "get". that cellular carriers use to instruct in·struct v. in·struct·ed, in·struct·ing, in·structs v.tr. 1. To provide with knowledge, especially in a methodical way. See Synonyms at teach. 2. To give orders to; direct. v. the cellular network to direct the call through a modem pool A collection of modems and software that let users dial out and remote users dial in on the next available modem. The modem pool may be internal or external to the remote access server. See network access server. for improved data reliability. AirCommunicator is the first product to offer automated *DATA dialing with voice/fax/data discrimination. AirCommunicator can be selected to automatically include the *DATA prefix The beginning or to add to the beginning. To prefix a header onto a packet means to place the header characters in front of the packet. "To prefix" at the beginning is the opposite of "to append" characters at the end. See prepend. 1. to all outgoing data-type calls, while not affecting outgoing voice and fax calls. With automated *DATA, users no longer have to modify dial strings, or worry about *DATA affecting fax-type calls. AirCommunicator intelligently recognizes data calls and adds the *DATA dialing string seamlessly -- without user intervention. Automated *DATA is the latest software application Air Communications is offering through its revolutionary over-the-air AutoPhone Upgrade capability. With the touch of a key, AutoPhone Upgrade enables AirCommunicator users to add new features such as *DATA, wirelessly. "Air Communications' support of the *DATA initiative demonstrates the company's commitment to providing cellular data users with more reliable data solutions," said Kate Hendrick, manager of wireless data at Ameritech Cellular Ameritech Mobile Communications, LLC was the first company in the United States to provide cellular mobile phone service to the general public. Cell service became publicly available in Chicago on October 13, 1983. Services. "By offering *DATA, Air Communications has made it easier for cellular carriers to offer their customers an interface to modem pools without user intervention." AirCommunicator has the look and feel of a high-end cellular telephone, with added data and fax functionality. It offers users complete communications capabilities, with Follow-Me-Fax, electronic mail, remote file transfer, access to online services and voicemail -- all in a convenient, pocket-sized device. Using the company's patented AirTrue technology, AirCommunicator can communicate directly with the cellular network and automate To turn a set of manual steps into an operation that goes by itself. See automation. tasks that would be difficult or impossible to implement with separate modem and phone connections. The company's new AutoPhone Upgrade feature provides the mobile professional with "over the air" software upgrades including new applications that increase both the functionality of the product and the productivity of the user. "Automated *DATA is really a breakthrough for the user," said Dan Seale, 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 Air Communications. "In the coming months we'll be adding even more functionality to the product using AutoPhone Upgrade. These new applications promise to set AirCommunicator apart from any other solution available today." AirCommunicator is available through major cellular carriers nationwide. Existing AirCommunicator users can instantly receive the automated *DATA at no charge by dialing AIR-9 and instantly receive the upgrade. New AirCommunicator products will ship with *DATA functionality included. AirCommunicator is also compatible with standard dial-up modems throughout the world. About Air Communications Air Communications Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., was founded in 1992 to be the global leader in providing innovative mobile connectivity solutions that meet the needs of today's mobile professionals. To achieve its vision, the company has pioneered its AirTrue cellular data technology, and has integrated the technology into the first of a family of products, the AirCommunicator. Air Communications' products are sold through cellular carriers and mobile communications dealers nationwide. For further information about Air Communications or its products, call 1-800-AIR-DATA or contact the company directly at 408/567-8000. -0- Note to Editors: The dialing modifier *DATA referred to througout the release is spelled (asterisk (1) See Asterisk PBX. (2) In programming, the asterisk or "star" symbol (*) means multiplication. For example, 10 * 7 means 10 multiplied by 7. The * is also a key on computer keypads for entering expressions using multiplication. )DATA. The asterisk character may not be received properly in some systems. CONTACT: Air Communications Inc. Arthur Q. Gutch, 408/567-8000 or The Benjamin Group Inc. Christian DeNike/Anne Hohenberger, 408/559-6090 |
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