Data Critical introduces Critical Link at PCS '95; pager belt-clip adaptor turns Motorola advisor into data receiver.

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sept. 21, 1995--Data Critical Corp. today introduced Critical Link(TM), a small belt-clip adaptor for the Motorola Advisor(TM) alphanumeric pager that turns the Advisor into a data receiver.

Individuals can receive data such as images and word processing documents, and then easily transfer that information to a PC-compatible laptop or hand-held computer for viewing.

Critical Link can be used in a number of ways: law enforcement personnel can receive mug shots or photos of missing children, field personnel can receive pricing updates and mobile workers can receive important faxes while away from the office. The Critical Link connector attaches to the bottom of the Advisor belt-clip cradle; when data is received, the user can retrieve the information by attaching a cable connector to the laptop or hand-held computer.

"Professionals who are frequently on-the-go demand flexibility and portability in their mobile communications," said Jeff Brown, president and CEO of Data Critical.

"Critical Link responds to this need by allowing individuals to receive important data directly on their Motorola Advisor alphanumeric pager -- a device they can carry around with them all day. Once they're ready to view the information, they simply hook up to their laptop or hand-held computer."

The basic Critical Link package, which is sold direct through Data Critical for $199, comes with a belt clip adaptor, a laptop or hand-held computer cable connector and the software to send and receive up to 240 bytes of information.

The basic software package allows users to send encrypted alphanumeric messages for security; additional software can be purchased to send files of any length. Critical Link can also be used as an add-on with Data Critical's other products, Image APB(TM) and Secure Page+(TM).

Data Critical developed Data-Through-Paging(TM) technology -- a secure, wireless communication protocol that allows binary data (text, images or charts) to be transmitted seamlessly from any IBM- compatible PC equipped with a modem.

The technology features encryption for security, as well as exceptional data compression for fast message and file transfers. Essentially, DTP transforms the pager into a one-way "secure data receiver" using existing paging networks.

Data Critical will demonstrate Critical Link, Image APB and Secure Page+ in the PageNet booth, #2715, at PCS '95 in Orlando.

Headquartered in Redmond, Wash., Data Critical is a cost-effective solutions provider for mobile professionals. The company offers a variety of wireless communication applications, with a focus on saving lives, time and costs. -0-

Critical Link, Data-Through-Paging, Image APB and Secure Page+ are trademarks of Data Critical Corp.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners', without intent to infringe.

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