Appiant Technologies Enters ASP Evaluation Agreement With Openwave.Business Editors/Technology Writers PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2002 Appiant Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:APPS APPS Applications APPS Automated Package Processing System (US Postal Service) APPS Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships APPS Asian Pacific Psychological Services APPS analytical photogrammetric positioning system ), a leader in unified communications The real time redirection of a voice, text or e-mail message to the device closest to the intended recipient at any given time. For example, voice calls to desk phones could be routed to the user's cellphone when required. , announced that it has entered into an agreement with Openwave Systems Inc., whereby Appiant is currently trialing the Openwave(R) Unified Messaging Having access to e-mail, voice mail and faxes via a common computer application or by telephone. For example, unified messaging may send faxes and digitized voice mail to a mail server that turns them into e-mail attachments. platform for deployment within future inUnison(SM) product releases. Upon completion of a successful trial, Appiant intends to become a value-added ASP reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. of Openwave Unified Messaging Services giving Appiant access to a new customer base and joint marketing opportunities with Openwave. The successful service trial would be very important to both companies since it may lead to a bilateral relationship, whereby Openwave will add an additional ASP reseller for its unified messaging products, targeted at smaller Telcos, while Appiant garners a world-class partner that offers both best-of-breed technology and connections to a large number of leading wireless carriers on a global basis. This unified messaging offering enables smaller carriers, who prefer to outsource advanced applications, to maximize the benefits of offering unified messaging services while minimizing the upfront costs. "This agreement is a strategic win-win for both Appiant and Openwave. We are delighted that Openwave has chosen Appiant to be their ASP partner and are looking forward to the opportunity to provide a full service unified messaging outsourcing option to Openwave's customers and other wireless carriers worldwide," said Doug Zorn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Appiant. About Appiant Technologies, Inc. Appiant Technologies, Inc., (Nasdaq:APPS), is a leading Unified Communications Unified Information (UC/UI) software development company, delivering next generation UC applications. Its inUnison(SM) portal enables Service Providers, and Enterprises to offer tools to manage all telephone, email, voice mail, facsimile, and notification needs in real-time anywhere, anytime and in a highly personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. manner using virtually any communication device such as a PC, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). , telephone, or cellular phone. Appiant's enabling technologies include a speech recognition engine that provides seamless access to its inUnison distributed portal architecture, allowing information integration from multiple sources. Appiant is a member of the Cisco New World Ecosystem partner program and has been designated a Cisco Powered Network member. Appiant is headquartered in Pleasanton, Calif., and has offices throughout 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 abroad. More information available at http://www.appiant.com. This press release contains 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. that involve risks and uncertainties concerning Appiant's expected financial performance (as described without limitation in the business outlook and quotations from management in this press release), as well as Appiant's strategic and operational plans. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the slower spending environment for communication services; the actual increases in demand by customers for Appiant's services; general economic conditions; the ability to adjust to changes in personnel, including management changes; and the dependence on third parties for technology, content and distribution. All information set forth in this release is as of June 3, 2002, and Appiant undertakes no duty to update this information. More information about potential factors that could affect the company's business and financial results is included in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 including (without limitation) under the captions, "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis Management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) A report from management to shareholders that accompanies the firm's financial statements in the annual report. It explains the period's financial results and enables management to discuss topics that may not be apparent in the financial of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Additional information will also be set forth in those sections in Appiant's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. . |
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