Covigo to Power Wireless Directory of Outdoor Businesses and Integrated Voice Connections for ZuluSports.com.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers BELMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2000 Faster Time to Market, New Revenue Streams Provided by Leading Global Business Platform Provider Covigo, Inc., a leading global business platform provider of next-generation transactional wireless applications and services to any mobile device, today announced an agreement to assemble, host and manage wireless applications for ZuluSports.com, a leading comprehensive online resource for outdoor and adventure sports enthusiasts. Under the terms of the agreement, Covigo will deliver a wireless solution that will enable users to search and access the ZuluSports.com directory of more than 23,000 guide and retail shops directly from Internet-enabled cell phones, PDAs and pagers. In addition, Covigo will enable users to dynamically place voice calls to these businesses by allowing seamless switching between data channels to voice channels. "Covigo is pleased to enable ZuluSports to provide their customers with extended reach of instant online information and services to sports enthusiasts on the go," said Dev Khare, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Covigo. "Adventure sports enthusiasts demand the latest information about weather and services to ensure that they can make the most of their experiences," said Brad Benz CEO of ZuluSports.com. "The ZuluSports.com directory of outdoor businesses is exactly the kind of information outdoor sports enthusiasts need to be able to access when away from their desktop. Covigo is enabling a truly wireless world when someone like a wind surfer in urgent need of a sail repair can whip out whip out or off Verb to take (something) out or off quickly and suddenly: she whipped off her glasses his 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). on the beach, tap into the web and instantly search ZuluSports.com's Business Directory to find the nearest shop." Covigo's unique wireless solution enables ZuluSports to quickly and economically deliver optimized online information and services to their mobile users. The result is faster time to market, lower costs and increased productivity. In the future, Covigo plans to enable ZuluSports's customers to complete mcommerce transactions and find directions to relevant retail outlets retail outlet n → punto de venta retail outlet n → point m de vente retail outlet retail n → . Founded in 1999, Covigo has taken a leadership role in the market for wireless applications and services for mobile devices. For example, Covigo was recently handpicked from more than 400 companies to showcase its vertical wireless solutions at IDG's DEMOmobile 2000 Conference in Pasadena, Calif. Only 37 companies were selected to take center stage at this conference, which presents the best of new products and technologies for mobile professionals. About ZuluSports.com ZuluSports.com is a leading comprehensive online resource of information and services for adventure and outdoor sports enthusiasts. At ZuluSports.com, users find reliable, up-to-the-minute information vital to making the most of adventure and outdoor sports, including sport-specific content, weather information, professional and community reviews of the latest gear, health and training direction, worldwide destination coverage, trip-planning assistance, and instant shopping alternatives through multiple retail and e-tail partners. ZuluSports.com also offers consumers instant access to the largest database of specialty retailers and outfitters (guides), making ZuluSports.com the definitive online information hub. ZuluSports.com provides coverage on 15 adventure and outdoor sports, including mountain biking mountain biking Sports medicine A sport in which participants use specialized bicycles to navigate rough, steep trails covered with unforgiving rocks Injury risk Concussions, fractures, death. 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Scuba gear was invented by Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Émile Gagnan in 1943. , surfing, windsurfing windsurfing, also called boardsailing or sailboarding, water sport that employs a board-and-sail device and combines elements of sailing and surfing. The sport was developed in the United States during the 1960s by the Californians Jim Drake, a sailor, and Hoyle , hang gliding hang gliding Sport of flying in unpowered aircraft that are light enough to be carried by the pilot. Takeoff is usually achieved by launching into the air from a cliff or hill. Hang gliders were developed by the pioneers of practical flight. , paragliding, skydiving skydiving Sport of jumping from an airplane at a moderate altitude (e.g., 6,000 ft [1,800 m]) and executing various body maneuvers before pulling the rip cord of a parachute. Competitive events include jumping for style, landing with accuracy, and performing in teams (e.g. , snowshoeing snow·shoe n. A racket-shaped frame containing interlaced strips, as of leather, that can be attached to the foot to facilitate walking on deep snow. intr.v. , and adventure racing. For more information, visit www.zulusports.com. About Covigo Covigo assembles, hosts and manages transactional and complete mobile applications and services for businesses. The company addresses the need for rapid deployment of services, seamless access over multiple device types and language formats, and optimization of the mobile user experience. The Covigo solution is powered by a unique modular architecture that delivers high-impact functionality on demand and quickly incorporates best-in-class web technology. This enables companies to activate their mobile channels faster, deliver value immediately and be immune to technology changes. Covigo's world headquarters are in Belmont, Calif., with European offices in London. Venture funded by Norwest Venture Partners and Nokia Venture Partners, the company can be reached at (650) 632-4000. For more information, visit www.covigo.com Covigo is a trademark of Covigo, Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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