CompuCom and ThinAirApps Join Forces to Deliver Wireless Solutions to the Enterprise Market.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 2000 CompuCom Mobile Business Infrastructure Services and ThinAirApps' Wireless Email Wireless Email or Push E-mail for enterprises is an email solution for small handheld platforms that is secure and managed centrally by enterprise server. Wireless technology adoption has seen a dramatic increase over the past few years. Software to Make Wireless Solution Accessible to Any Enterprise CompuCom Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMPC CMPC Classified Matter Protection and Control CMPC Compañia Manufacturera de Papeles y Cartones S.A. CMPC Cisco Multi-Path Channel CMPC Children's Media Policy Coalition CMPC Central Milk Producers Cooperative CMPC Connecticut Minority Purchasing Council ), a leading digital infrastructure solutions provider, announced an alliance with ThinAirApps, a pioneer in the development of wireless Internet software applications and tools, to deliver wireless solutions to Fortune 1000 and high growth companies. The two companies, both part of the Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :SFE See Sydney Futures Exchange. ) partner network, combine their respective expertise in mobile business and mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings applications deployment to offer an easy path to execute an enterprise-wide wireless data access strategy. CompuCom is providing advanced systems integration services, onsite installation and support for ThinAirApps' ThinAir Server software enabling (programming) software enabling - (Or "enabling") Modification of the design or implementation of software to allow internationalisation to take place. In particular, enabling may refer to the modification of software to support double-byte character sets, hence "Unicode on-the-go, around-the-clock access to enterprise groupware Software that supports multiple users working on related tasks in local and remote networks. Also called "collaborative software," groupware is an evolving concept that is more than just multiuser software which allows access to the same data. systems data. Leveraging its Advanced Integration Center, CompuCom is also providing mass-customization of Palm and Pocket PC handhelds including preloading the ThinAir Groupware Access application. Using ThinAir Server, employees get secure, real-time access to messaging, calendaring, and other information from groupware systems such as Microsoft Exchange Server Microsoft Exchange Server is a messaging and collaborative software product developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft Servers line of server products and is widely used by enterprises using Microsoft infrastructure solutions. (R) and Lotus(R) Domino Server or any IMAP IMAP - Internet Message Access Protocol or POP mail system from any popular wireless, handheld or Internet-ready mobile phone. "Our experience shows that there is significant interest among enterprises to provide mobile professionals wireless access to key corporate data. With e-mail being the first application people want to wirelessly enable, some organizations aren't sure what is involved," stated Jonathan Oakes, Chief Executive Officer, ThinAirApps. "Our alliance with CompuCom will make it easy for companies to quickly deploy a wireless e-mail solution supporting whatever devices they wish to deploy. With CompuCom's reach into the market, we look forward to many more businesses enjoying the power and efficiencies that our wireless application provides." "There is no doubt that mobile messaging is a driving force behind the convergence of business and 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). devices," says Ed Coleman Ed Coleman is the name of:
"A key advantage for Safeguard partner companies is their ability to leverage our vast network of resources," said Harry Wallaesa, President and COO, Safeguard Scientifics. "We are excited for both ThinAirApps and CompuCom as they make wireless solutions accessible to the enterprise marketplace." About ThinAirApps ThinAirApps, Inc. is a pioneer in wireless information access software providing the most open platform for extending information to any wireless device, with a focus on enabling applications that reflect the way people live and work in a mobile society. The company is committed to delivering the most advanced and easiest-to-use products and tools for end users, businesses, developers, and service providers. ThinAirApps is a Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE) partner company. For more information on ThinAirApps, Inc., please visit: http://www.thinairapps.com. About CompuCom Systems CompuCom Systems, Inc. is a leading infrastructure solutions provider. CompuCom's clients include Fortune 1000 enterprises, vertical industry leaders, major technology equipment providers, leading edge systems integrators and wireless technology providers. CompuCom leverages people, process and technology to offer best in class solutions that enable, optimize and operate the digital technology infrastructure. As a Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE) partner company, CompuCom's wireless infrastructure initiatives leverage Safeguard Scientifics' leadership in identifying, developing and operating premier technology companies in the Internet infrastructure market. CompuCom is accessible via the Internet at www.compucom.com. All statements contained in this press release that do not directly and exclusively relate to historical facts constitute "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. " as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors beyond CompuCom Systems, Inc.'s control, which could cause results to differ materially. Such factors include but are not limited to: the ability of the parties to integrate the software and related technologies; obtain hardware necessary to integrate such software; possible delays in the release of other products by manufacturers; technical difficulties with networks or operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. relied upon to deliver service; changes in technologies that affect the wireless or handheld mobile device industries; and general economic downturns. For additional information regarding these and other risks associated with the Company's business, refer to the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which can be obtained online at the Commission's Web site at http://www.sec.gov. |
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