BeamLink 2.0 Software Instantly Delivers Wireless Text-to-Voice Messages From Palm V Connected Organizers.DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 1999-- First Simultaneous Messaging for Phone, Pager and E-mail Destinations from Palm Computing(R) Organizers JP Systems Inc., a leading global software and systems developer, today announced the availability of its messaging software, BeamLink(TM) 2.0, for users of Palm III The Palm III was the first PDA in the Palm III lineup and is also Palm Computing's first handheld to support infrared file transfer and a Flash ROM capable operating system. The first Palm IIIs went on sale in 1998. (TM), Palm IIIx The Palm IIIx is a PDA from Palm Computing released in 1999, briefly before the scaled down Palm IIIe was introduced into the marketplace. The Palm IIIx improved upon the Palm III by featuring a new enhanced and easier to read LCD and 4 MB RAM and opposed to the 2 MB in the (TM) and Palm V(TM) connected organizers from Palm Computing, Inc., a 3Com company. BeamLink 2.0 is the first software ever to enable infrared communications on the Palm V organizer through a two-way pager that can also serve as a wireless modem A modem and antenna that transmits and receives over the air. Wireless modems support several technologies, including 802.11, Bluetooth, CDPD, DataTAC, Mobitex and Ricochet. There are wireless modems for laptops, handhelds and cellphones. . This software works in conjunction with Glenayre's AccessLink II(TM) two-way pager and the SkyTel(R) nationwide paging network. Users compose messages on the Palm Computing organizer and then point or "beam" the information to the AccessLink II pager. These messages then are sent instantly from the two-way pager, over the SkyTel paging network, to any telephone, pager or Internet E-mail destination. "BeamLink 2.0 software is better than a follow-me message forwarding feature because 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). users now can send messages simultaneously to telephones, E-mail addresses See Internet address. e-mail address - electronic mail address and pagers," said Dayakar Puskoor, chief executive officer of JP Systems. "We recognized that the majority of consumers have not yet consolidated their communications tools into one mobile device. Given the surge of PDA users, it made sense for us to incorporate landline and wireless telephones as options for delivery of PDA user messages." "Combining BeamLink 2.0 with our text-to-voice conversion service allows PDA users to reach telephone users in a convenient format," said John Stupka, president and chief executive officer of SkyTel Communications Inc. "In addition, confirmation of message delivery and acceptance automatically are sent to the PDA user from our network." "As a stand-alone product, the AccessLink II provides the most advanced paging technology to the mobile communications user," said Gary Hermansen, president and general manager of Glenayre's Wireless Access Group. "The pager coupled with JP Systems' leading-edge software and the robustness of the SkyTel network now gives users of the Palm V organizer the flexibility and convenience of anytime, anywhere wireless communication." BeamLink 2.0 software currently is available through JP Systems and retails for $49.95. Users of BeamLink 1.0 are entitled to a complimentary upgrade to version 2.0. JP Systems also offers a "bundled" package with an AccessLink II pager and the BeamLink software at the discounted price of $239.95. A monthly SkyTel service account initiation is included, with monthly billing starting at $24.95. Interested persons may order the software or bundled packages online at www.jpsystems.com or toll-free at 888/665-2460. Software developer kits (SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). ) also are available via JP Systems' Web site for developers seeking to design custom applications. About JP Systems Inc. Founded in 1995, Dallas-based JP Systems, Inc. is a leading global software developer for the business and personal wireless-messaging industry. JP's software significantly expands the capabilities of the most widely-used Personal Digital Assistants, such as Palm Computing(R) connected organizers and Windows CE-based Handheld and Palm-size PCs The Palm-Size PC was Microsoft's first attempt at a computer conforming to an 'in your hand' profile (or, as commonly referred to, a PDA). These devices demonstrated many firsts for this form factor, including wave sound output, comparatively high-resolution screens with , through the introduction of advanced E-mail and wireless messaging features. These patented products also have earned industry distinctions, such as the coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. 3Com Platinum Certification. JP's Mobile Products Division develops and markets both client and server software that enhances existing messaging technologies for the paging and Personal Digital Assistant markets. JP's Enterprise Solutions Division develops, installs and supports customized corporate messaging systems, including the JPS-1000(TM) in-house paging system used by the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. . Fortune 500 companies utilize the IT Professional Services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. Division as an extensive consulting resource for its specialty projects, such as call processing In telecommunication, the term call processing has the following meanings:
(application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. . For more information, visit JP's Web site: www.jpsystems.com. BeamLink is a trademark of JP Systems Inc. SkyTel is a registered trademark of SkyTel Communications Inc. AccessLink II is a trademark of the Wireless Access Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Glenayre Technologies Inc. Palm Computing is a registered trademark, and Palm III, Palm IIIx and Palm V are trademarks of Palm Computing, Inc., 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other brands and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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