TekNow Continues Strides in FM-Sideband Messaging with PhenX TK4000.PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 1999-- Innovative Product Expands International Opportunities TekNow, the leader in open wireless messaging systems, Wednesday announced it has signed a multi-million dollar agreement to provide Irius Technologies with voice messaging Using voice mail as an alternative to electronic mail, in which voice messages are intentionally recorded, not because the recipient was not available. terminals for a FM-Sub Carrier Digital Voice Messaging System. The PhenX TK4000, TekNow's advanced messaging terminal supporting voice messaging, is currently operational in several North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. markets. Irius Technologies is a developer of wireless voice messaging solutions utilizing commercial FM radio stations. The combined result of TekNow and Irius development efforts will be marketed in fast-growing international regions such as Europe, Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. and Asia. "We chose TekNow's PhenX TK4000 because of its flexible messaging architecture which is one of the most powerful options available on the market," said Sami Saad, president and chief executive officer of Irius Technologies and InfoTelecom. "The fact that the PhenX TK4000 uses standard components with proven reliability to meet the unique requirements of our FM frequency allows us to provide affordable wireless services to consumers in global markets. The mobiDARC voice paging version of the TK4000 is to be integrated into the turnkey solution of Irius Technologies and exclusively sold by Irius and its partner Cue Paging." The PhenX TK4000 is the only messaging terminal available today that is based on a truly open, modular and scaleable architecture. It was designed to seamlessly integrate into existing networks and reduce subscriber costs through previously unattainable levels of price and performance. The PhenX TK4000 gives messaging carriers the flexibility to add enhanced services quickly and affordably so they can remain competitive in today's fast-changing market. "This agreement is consistent with TekNow's strategic direction of providing advanced wireless technologies to global markets," said Ralph Tomeoni, executive vice president and CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. at TekNow. "As the unique wireless messaging requirements of national and multinational markets evolve, TekNow will continue to respond quickly. We are excited to be the first company to provide a messaging terminal flexible enough to pioneer this new service providing wireless communication." The PhenX TK4000 combines TekNow's highly flexible, full-featured messaging software (PhenX) with a Windows NT-based, client-server architecture client-server architecture Architecture of a computer network in which many clients (remote processors) request and receive service from a centralized server (host computer). , a relational database, advanced alarm monitoring software and "best of class" industry standard hardware. It features a graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ) with online help, extended subscriber services, integrated C2 level security, real-time system monitoring and alarming, remote access and control and support for industry standard billing interfaces. It will accommodate customer databases from 1,000 to more than 1 million subscribers, further reinforcing the platform's scalability. About TekNow TekNow was the first to offer a truly open and modular architecture for advanced wireless messaging systems. TekNow recognizes that paging and other messaging carriers are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. technical alternatives that reduce costs, preserve legacy investments and enhance services without compromising control, performance or reliability. Founded in 1987, TekNow markets advanced wireless messaging systems including paging terminals that operate in FM subcarrier A secondary telecommunications channel that resides within the main channel (a carrier within a carrier). A type of multiplexing, the subcarrier is a modulated carrier signal at a lower frequency that is combined with the main carrier signal running at a higher frequency. , voice and traditional alphanumeric environments. The company provides 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. Messaging Systems and Unified Messaging Systems in addition to solutions for messaging network management and Internet messaging management. It sells products worldwide from its headquarters in Phoenix, to many of the largest paging carriers in the nation, plus Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs) and PCS service providers. Information about TekNow's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at http://www.teknow.com. Inquiries can be made by phone at 602/266-7800, by fax at 602/266-4241, or by e-mail at info@teknow.com. About Irius Technologies Irius Technologies, a subsidiary of the Info Group, is a French company located in Sevres near Paris whose main shareholder is the highly successful electronics company, Inforealite. Its activity is based on sales, marketing and commissioning of turnkey wireless networks for paging and data applications, such as car alarms and immobilisation n. 1. The act or process of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; as, immobilization of the injured knee was necessary; the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team s>. Noun 1. , real-time traffic information, wireless displays and remote control of equipment. Irius Technologies offers solutions to service providers making use of innovative technologies. Specific expertise is provided on FM subcarrier technologies such as RDS/MBS but also on the revolutionary high-speed data transmission protocol, mobiDARC(R). Irius Technologies can also provide solutions using already firmly established technologies such as POCSAG POCSAG Post Office Code Standardization Advisory Group POCSAG Post Office Code Standardisation Group , ERMES ERMES European Radio Messaging System ERMES Enhanced Roaming Messaging System ERMES European Radio Message System or GSM. The solutions proposed have been put together by highly qualified teams who have gathered considerable experience in the mobile wireless environment. Irius Technologies has shown its ability to provide solutions world-wide with already over half a million systems operating on 40 networks all over the world. Note to Editors: TekNow, PhenX, PhenX TK4000, & PhenX NPG NPG Nature Publishing Group (Macmillan Publishers, Ltd) NPG National Portrait Gallery (UK) NPG NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards NPG New Power Generation (Prince) are trademarks of TekNow Inc. Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. 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