PageMart announces 32-bit software developers kit; new 32-bit kit offers developers an affordable option for integrating wireless messaging solutions into commercial and custom software applications.DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 1996--PageMart Inc., one of the nation's largest providers of wireless messaging, Tuesday announced what is believed to be the first 32-bit wireless messaging Software Developers Kit (SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). ) offered by a nationwide carrier. The non-proprietary SDK, an upgrade of PageMart's proven 16-bit kit released last June, enables the software development community to embed wireless messaging into applications based on any 32-bit operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. such as Microsoft's WIN95 and 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. . Both development kits are components of PageMart's Software Developers Program, which provides technical expertise in defining integration paths for advanced one-way and emerging two-way communications. The new tool, like PageMart's established 16-bit SDK, enables developers to embed wireless messaging into software applications targeting varied market segments including groupware, computer telephony See CTI, VoIP and IP telephony. Computer Telephony - Computer Telephone Integration , help desk, contact management, sales and automation, and system monitor utilities. "Our new kit is robust, affordable and uses industry-standard protocols," said Don Miller, PageMart's program manager for wireless solutions. "It's the latest addition to a suite of development tools PageMart's creating to provide a direct integration path for Internet applications and two-way messaging." Price and Features of the 32-bit Software Developers Kit PageMart is making its 32-bit Software Developers Kit available to developers and programmers at a price of $475. The upgrade SDK is available in a dynamic link library A set of program routines that can be called at runtime as needed. See DLL. dynamic link library - Dynamically Linked Library (DLL (1) See data link layer. (2) (Dynamic Link Library) An executable program module in Windows that performs one or more functions at runtime. DLLs are not launched by the user; they are called for by an executable program or by other DLLs. ) format and offers new programming features such as extended file names and multi-threading. In addition, the 32-bit SDK offers the same features as the 16-bit version, including: -- sends pages to alphanumeric and PC card pager/receivers; -- offers unlimited page lengths; -- supports industry standard Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol (communications, protocol) Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol - (TAP, or "IXO", "PET") A protocol for submitting requests to a pager service. IXO/TAP is an ASCII-based, half-duplex protocol that allows the submission of a numeric or alphanumeric message. (TAP); -- allows group pages; -- provides three levels of debug/reporting systems; -- provides message log reporting; -- provides robust modem support; -- provides user configurable dialing and preference settings; and -- runs over existing one-way networks with integration path for PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. (two-way) applications. GoldMine Software Corp. used the 32-bit SDK to embed wireless messaging into its No. 1-rated contact manager, GoldMine for WIN95. "We are extremely pleased with PageMart's new 32-bit system," said Jon V. Ferrara, executive vice president, GoldMine Software. "This affordable kit makes it easy for developers to include wireless messaging options into applications for 32-bit 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. ." Users of the 16-bit software developers kit include TeleMagic and Lexmark. "By working with PageMart, developers who want to incorporate wireless messaging into their applications are assured of continued technical support and ongoing technological advances," said Miller. "PageMart's technology expertise in this industry is part of the package offered with our Software Developer's Program." Software Developers Program PageMart's Software Developers Program (SDP (Session Description Protocol) An IETF protocol that defines a text-based message format for describing a multimedia session. Data such as version number, contact information, broadcast times and audio and video encoding types are included in the message. ) not only provides developers kits, but also systems engineering support needed to define how wireless messaging can be integrated into corporate business systems. In addition, a network of established system integrators is offered by PageMart to provide support in the development and installation of more complex wireless messaging solutions. This industry expertise, provided at no charge, has served as a resource for hundreds of commercial developers and businesses in the six months since its inception. "Our Software Developers Program demonstrates our commitment to remain on the front line in the wireless messaging market," said John D. Beletic, president and 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 PageMart. "PageMart is dedicating the resources needed to provide the advanced messaging solutions businesses need today and will depend on tomorrow." About PageMart PageMart Inc., founded in June 1989, is a nationwide communications provider of modern digital paging. The Dallas-based company deploys direct broadcast satellite technology to provide numeric and text messaging to users in more than 1,200 communities. The company has operations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the Bahamas. It currently serves more than 1.2 million customers via its own 900 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. nationwide frequency and anticipates roll-out of its advanced two-way paging services over its nationwide Personal Communications Services See PCS. frequencies in the second half of this year. PageMart currently employs 1,500 people and sells its products and services through its own direct sales force, strategic alliances, leading U.S. retailers and selected resellers. For more information about PageMart's Software Developers Program, call 800/324-7780 or contact the company through the Internet at develop@pagemart.com. CONTACT: Catarina Wylie, 214/706-3797 Jeanne Jalan, 800/232-9311 jeanjalan@aol.com |
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