Curious Networks Highlights Mobile Technologies At COMDEX Chicago 2002 With the Launch Of mobile.comdex.com.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Chicago 2002 CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 2002 Curious Networks, the leading provider of mobile solutions, will deliver real-time information to exhibitors and attendees of Key3media's COMDEX Chicago through a mobile site at http://mobile.comdex.com. COMDEX Chicago will take place from March 4 through 7, 2002. This news comes on the heels of Key3Media's announcement of enterprise mobility being a special focus in Chicago with the introduction of COMDEX eMobility conference. "The City of Chicago welcomes COMDEX and is excited to see the inclusion of local technology companies attract attendees and showcase the city's growing leadership in wireless technologies," comments Richard M. Daley Richard Michael Daley (born April 24, 1942) is a United States politician, member of the national and local Democratic Party and current mayor of Chicago, Illinois. He was elected mayor in 1989 and reelected in 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, and 2007. , Mayor of the City of Chicago. "This effort, led by Curious Networks, demonstrates the strength and leadership abilities of our city's technology sector." The site will be driven by Curious Networks' Continuum(tm) presentation server, which allows it to be accessible from over 200 different mobile devices including Internet (WAP (1) (Wireless Access Point) See access point. (2) (Wireless Application Protocol) A standard for providing cellular phones, pagers and other handheld devices with secure access to e-mail and text-based Web pages. ) mobile phones and handheld computers, such as Palm, RIM Blackberry, and Pocket PC devices It may never be fully completed or, depending on its its nature, it may be that it can never be completed. However, new and revised entries in the list are always welcome. This is a list of Pocket PC and Windows CE devices, and companies that make, or have made, them. . For devices without wireless capabilities, access is available through AvantGo on devices powered by Palm Computing and WindowsCE. "Many of our guests at COMDEX Chicago are interested in understanding how to leverage mobile solutions in their businesses. This site, developed with the City of Chicago and Curious Networks, highlights our understanding of our clients' needs," explains Bob Bierman, Vice President and General Manager of COMDEX Chicago. The site will allow users to review conference schedule information, learn about uses of mobile technologies in businesses, and find restaurants and area attractions around Chicago. The site will contain information from sources including Tribune Interactive's Metromix.com, a subsidiary of Tribune Co. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : TRB TRB Transportation Research Board TRB Technical Review Board TRB Teacher Registration Board TRB Test Review Board TRB Total Relationship Balance TRB Tap-Rack-Bang (shooting procedure) TRB Theodore Roosevelt Building ), Trilegiant, Participate Systems, eGain Communications (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 : EGAN EGAN ETSI Guide Access Network EGAN Ethernet Global Access Network ), AvantGo (NASDAQ:AVGO), and the City of Chicago. "This is a great showcase for Chicago, COMDEX, and Curious Networks to demonstrate what is possible today through mobile technologies," says Eric Berkowitz, Project Manager at Curious Networks. "The system will allow users to access content relevant to their surroundings while away from their offices and home cities." Information on accessing the site is available at http://mobile.comdex.com. About Curious Networks Curious Networks enables the delivery of customized business, employee, and consumer-centric applications across the widest range of Internet devices. The company's Continuum product line includes a high-performing, scalable presentation server and development platform, which allows businesses to build next-generation applications that users can access simply by using their PCs, mobile or standard phones, personal digital assistants and other emerging Internet appliances. Curious Networks' platform interoperates with all industry standards including XML XML in full Extensible Markup Language. Markup language developed to be a simplified and more structural version of SGML. It incorporates features of HTML (e.g., hypertext linking), but is designed to overcome some of HTML's limitations. , WML, HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. , xHTML, VoiceXML, and J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) A version of Java 2 for cellphones, PDAs and consumer appliances. J2ME uses the K Virtual Machine (KVM), a specialized Java interpreter for devices with limited memory. .future development, and complete scalability. For additional information about Curious Networks, visit www.curiousnetworks.com. About Key3Media COMDEX Chicago is a Key3Media event. Key3Media Group, Inc., is the world's leading producer of information technology tradeshows and conferences, serving more than 6,000 exhibiting companies and 1.5 million attendees through 60 events in 18 countries. Key3Media's products range from the IT industry's largest exhibitions such as COMDEX and NetWorld+Interop to highly focused events featuring renowned educational programs, custom seminars and specialized vendor marketing programs. For more information about Key3Media, visit www.key3media.com. About Tribune Interactive, Inc. Tribune Interactive, Inc., operates leading interactive news and information Web sites in major markets across the United States, including 18 of the top 30 markets. The sites attract more than 7 million unique visitors per month, and rank among the top 20 interactive news/information networks in the country. |
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