MobileWebSurf Net Appliance Fully Mobilizes Enterprise Workforces from Any Mobile Device.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DEMOmobile LA JOLLA La Jolla (lə hoi`yə), on the Pacific Ocean, S Calif., an uninc. district within the confines of San Diego; founded 1869. The beautiful ocean beaches, in particular La Jolla shores and Black's Beach, and sea-washed caves attract visitors and , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 2003 Appliance is "Almost as Simple to Implement as a Consumer-Grade Wi-Fi Gateway" But Allows Multimodal Two or more modes of operation. The term is used to refer to a myriad of functions and conditions in which two or more different methods, processes or forms of delivery are used. On the Web, it refers to asking for something one way and receiving the answer another; for example requesting Access to Voice, Data, Email, and SMS/MMS MobileWebSurf, a leading provider of mobile application infrastructure, today announced MobileWebSurf Net Appliance See Internet appliance and network appliance. (TM) for the enterprise market at DEMOmobile. Net Appliance allows mobile workforces access to the data and other information they need--such as the Internet or corporate intranets and databases--to do their jobs effectively. DEMOmobile is an annual in-depth mobile conference exploring the technologies and people behind some of the most significant products and trends to emerge and affect the mobile and wireless markets. The DEMOmobile conference is September 17-19 in La Jolla, California. MobileWebSurf Net Appliance allows enterprises to have seamless access to email, enterprise software, and corporate databases over cellular, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth(R) networks in a variety of modes, including voice, data, email, and SMS/MMS. MobileWebSurf Net Appliance is a scaled-down version of MobileWebSurf WorldCruiser(TM) technology for the telecommunications industry. Unlike previous solutions that require additional hardware and software to work in the enterprise setting, MobileWebSurf Net Appliance is a plug-and-play solution--no additional technology is required. Automated and device agnostic, Net Appliance can be deployed quickly and easily into existing infrastructure to increase efficiency and drive down total-cost. An enterprise's mobile workforce will see immediate gains in their productivity and the enterprise will see an increase in the bottom-line. "Gartner estimates that the mobile infrastructure market will grow to about $39.4 billion in 2006 as a result of an increase in voice and data usage," said Paul Dittner, mobile communications analyst at Gartner. "Companies that offer a multimodal solution--wireless data, email, voice, and messaging services--in an integrated platform have the potential to gain market share in a continuingly challenging market." Benefits for Enterprises Enterprises can implement MobileWebSurf Net Appliance easily with minimal up-front expenditure. Additional benefits include: -- Security across all documents and content -- A generic solution which does not require any tagging or authoring which have encumbered Encumbered A property owned by one party on which a second party reserves the right to make a valid claim, e.g., a bank's holding of a home mortgage encumbers property. competitors and enterprises in the past -- A pleasant user experience adapting to any mobile device whether it is the latest version of a color 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). or an older gray-scale cellular phone -- Deployment of localized versions -- It is a highly scalable, enabling enterprises to expand mobile service incrementally "Net Appliance is almost as simple to implement as a consumer-grade Wi-Fi gateway, but with the functionality and features required for the enterprise mobile workforce," said Rich Martini, partner at Altamont Land Associates, a land development company. "With Net Appliance, we now have access to back-end files and databases, in addition to email--all from our cell phones. The technology has enabled us to become more efficient; with minimal up-front expenditure and a quick and easy deployment, Net Appliance offers a great return on investment." Net Appliance is particularly suited to enterprises where workers are away from their PCs or laptops, but who still require access to enterprise applications or the Internet to do their jobs. Particular industries that will see improvements to worker productivity include: -- Retail stores -- Hospitals and healthcare facilities -- Construction and building industries -- Utility companies -- Package delivery companies -- Banks and financial institutions -- Any company with a mobile sales force "The benefits for businesses cannot be underestimated," said Pavan pa·vane also pa·van n. 1. A slow, stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries, usually in duple meter. 2. A piece of music for this dance. Mandhani, COO of MobileWebSurf. "Mobile workers no longer need a cell phone to get calls and check voice mail, a Blackberry to get email, and a PDA to keep their calendars. The result? Workers carry around one device and the enterprise has a more productive workforce--this is a win-win for everyone." Net Appliance is supported on Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. (R), Windows 2000(R), Linux, and Solaris. Cost and Availability Net Appliance is available immediately, starting at $1000 for one modality modality /mo·dal·i·ty/ (mo-dal´i-te) 1. a method of application of, or the employment of, any therapeutic agent, especially a physical agent. 2. . About MobileWebSurf MobileWebSurf is a leading provider of mobile application infrastructure. With MobileWebSurf software, telcos and enterprises can automate the transformation and delivery of content and applications on any mobile device, using text, voice, graphics, SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. , and other modalities Modalities The factors and circumstances that cause a patient's symptoms to improve or worsen, including weather, time of day, effects of food, and similar factors. . MobileWebSurf is privately funded by Deutsche Bank Deutsche Bank AG (IPA: /'dɔɪ.tʃə/[1]) (ISIN: DE0005140008, NYSE: DB) (English: German Bank , Japan Asia Investments, FahneStock Investments, Starting Point Noun 1. starting point - earliest limiting point terminus a quo commencement, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, starting time, beginning, start, kickoff, first - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the Partners, and others. The company is headquartered in Fremont, California For the unincorporated community in Yolo County, California, see . Fremont (IPA: /ˈfriːmɒnt/) is a city in California that was incorporated on January 23, 1956, from the merger of five smaller communities: . For more information, please call 510-498-8700 or visit http://www.mobilewebsurf.com |
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