Clarinet Systems Establishes Alliance With GTSI to Bring Wireless Infrared Network Access to Federal, State and Local Government Markets.Business Editors/High Tech Writers MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 2001 Clarinet Systems, Inc. and GTSI GTSI Government Technology Services, Incorporated GTSI Greyhound Travel Services, Inc. (former subsidiary of Greyhound Lines) GTSI Government Technology Services Inc. (R) Corp., (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : GTSI), announced today a new alliance to bring Clarinet's wireless networking See wireless network. solutions to GTSI's government customers through GTSI's NIH "Not invented here." See digispeak. NIH - The United States National Institutes of Health. ECS-2 (National Institutes of Health, Electronic Computer Store) and NASA's SEWP-2 (Scientific and Engineering Workstation Procurement) contracts. Clarinet Systems is a global provider of wireless connectivity solutions for handheld appliances. Its family of EthIR LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. (TM) products enables wireless Infrared LAN and Internet access See how to access the Internet. on a broad variety of portable and handheld computing devices. Clarinet Systems' EthIR LAN wireless access systems connect handheld devices and PCs to corporate enterprise networks and Internet via their built-in infrared (IR) port without additional cards, cables or third-party software. Infrared is a reliable, robust and safe technology. To the extent used for point-to-point communication, it is also a secure technology. Operating with infrared also ensures there is no interference with the customers' existing communication infrastructure. "With an increasingly mobile government workforce, wireless connectivity is becoming more critical than ever for staying in touch and productive while on the go," said Mark Zelinger, GTSI's Vice President of Product Marketing and Vendor Relations. "EthIR LAN's high speed connectivity over infrared offers our customers the means to connect handheld devices to a LAN, regardless of platform or operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. ." "Partnering with GTSI adds strategic value to our focused government channel efforts to provide a reliable and robust technology that offers a viable wireless connectivity solution for federal, state, and local governments," said Colin Petty VP Sales, Clarinet Systems, Inc. "GTSI's reputation and customer focus will enable government agencies to have ready access to this established technology." About GTSI GTSI is the most experienced business to government (B2G (Business to Government) Refers to commercial enterprises selling to government agencies. See B2B. ) marketer of information technology solutions to Federal, state and local government customers worldwide. Profitable and growing, GTSI is headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and offers access to 250,000 products from more than 1,300 manufacturers. GTSI also offers customers multiple integration services to meet their needs. See http://www.gtsi.com. About Clarinet Systems Clarinet Systems, Inc., is a global provider of wireless connectivity solutions for handheld devices. The company is focused on providing a universal network access solution for mobile devices, such as Notebooks, 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 , Internet appliances such as MP3 music players and electronic books. Clarinet Systems, Inc's products are used in healthcare, hospitality, and education and by Fortune 1000 companies. Further information about Clarinet Systems is available at http://www.clarinetsys.com. Note to Editors: GTSI is a registered service mark of GTSI Corp. All other trademarks and service marks are proprietary to their respective owners. |
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