Air2Web Launches 2IM, A Secure, Mobile Instant Messaging Solution Integrating Popular Public and Corporate IM Services.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2003 Air2Web, the leading wireless platform provider, has launched 2IM, the market's first mobile Instant Messaging Mobile Instant Messaging abbreviated as MIM is a presence enabled messaging service that aims to transpose the Internet desktop messaging such as ICQ or MSN experience to the usage scenario of being connected via a mobile/cellular device. (IM) Solution to integrate popular public and corporate IM services. 2IM is available on Palm devices, RIM wireless handhelds, and Cingular Wireless' myBiz pagers and will soon be available on other wireless handsets including 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. devices. 2IM is a secure, enterprise-oriented, one-to-one Instant Messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or solution that provides employees with simultaneous wireless access to popular public and corporate IM services. Security Features of 2IM For enterprises already using secure IM applications, Air2Web protects enterprise information systems and data by using two-factor authentication The use of two independent mechanisms for authentication; for example, requiring a smart card and a password. The combination is less likely to allow abuse than either component alone. See authentication. through certificates and message encryption. Two-factor authentication verifies user and device identity while message encryption preserves message integrity during transmission between users. Usability Features of 2IM Users of the 2IM mobile solution have access to -- chat capabilities including multiple simultaneous chat windows -- profiles -- buddy lists and the ability to add, remove, block and confirm buddies -- time stamps on messages -- status of online state (busy, on the phone, etc) -- auto-replace (such as Im, I'm) -- emoticons -- solution recalls last user name. Notification Mechanisms Include: -- tones, vibrate, vibrate plus tone, tone muting "With the surging popularity of desktop IM systems, Air2Web's multi-platform wireless IM solution lets organizations leverage the power of instant messaging while severing the PC cord," said Dale Gonzalez, Air2Web's Chief Technology Officer. "2IM not only offers users significant security components but extends the functionality of popular public and corporate Instant Messaging services. These added capabilities are invaluable in today's corporate world where secure, effective wireless communication is critical to the success of any business." ABOUT AIR2WEB Air2Web's wireless platform supports over 100 different wireless applications used by 250,000 subscribers driving over 8 million transactions per month. Air2Web's ability to take wireless applications out to any digital device, over any network and with any carrier is one of the key attributes, which has made Air2Web's delivery of such applications so successful. Companies benefit from Air2Web's direct connectivity with the major US carriers which gives their mobile customer applications enhanced performance, as well as from Air2Web's support of new technologies and standards such as MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) An enhanced transmission service that enables graphics, video clips and sound files to be transmitted via cellphones. Developed as part of the 3GPP project, MMS phones are generally backward compatible with SMS and EMS. , J2ME and BREW. Wireless applications powered by Air2Web include UPS, Six Continents Six Continents is a large retail PLC in UK which split into Six Continents Retail known as Mitchells and Butlers plc. The hotels and soft drinks business of Six Continents PLC is now known as InterContinental Hotels Group PLC. Hotels Inc., eBay, Cingular Wireless, The Weather Channel, ADC (1) See A/D converter. (2) (Apple Display Connector) A peripheral connector from Apple that combines digital video display, USB and power in one cable. , and over 35 financial institutions including Delta Employees Credit Union, ABN AMRO ABN AMRO Algemene Bank Nederland-Amsterdam Roterdam Bank (Dutch bank) , and ICICI Bank ICICI Bank (formerly Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India) is India's largest private sector bank in market capitalization and second largest overall in terms of assets. . For more information about Air2Web see www.air2web.com. |
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