UNISYS INTEGRATES PHONE.COM TECHNOLOGY TO DELIVER MOBILE INTERNET SOLUTIONS TO CARRIERS

Unisys to sell end-to-end WAP-ready solutions to wireless operators

Phone.com, Inc. (Nasdaq:PHCM), leading provider of WAP mobile Internet software, applications and services, and Unisys Corporation today announced that Unisys will use Phone.com's UP.Link™ Server Suite as part of its global wireless solutions portfolio. The alliance means Unisys will be able to market full WAP compliant wireless solutions to the world's wireless operators, enabling delivery of Internet communications and advanced telephony services on digital mobile phones, pagers, personal digital assistants and other wireless devices.

Through mobile Internet services, wireless operators will be able to offer subscribers access to Internet and corporate intranet-based services including e-mail and voice mail, and to information such as news, stocks, weather, travel and sports through their WAP-enabled mobile devices. Consumer and business users will therefore have virtually anytime, anywhere access to up-to-the-minute information. Unisys is an experienced provider of carrier-based solutions and the pairing with Phone.com's WAP technology will ensure the company maintains a strong position in the telecom services market. Unisys can now offer field-tested, turnkey carrier solutions, from the network services platform to the GSM terminal, enabling operators to provide a range of online interactive services via Internet-enabled GSM.

"This alliance demonstrates Unisys' commitment to market leadership in providing carrier solutions with the latest and best technology" said Malcolm Bird, Managing Director, Phone.com Europe. "Unisys is now well placed to help operators meet the demands and opportunities of the new Internet economy, and Phone.com will continue to develop leading WAP technology for our customers and partners."

Unisys is developing a new set of WAP-based user interfaces to enhance its Unisys e-@ction Value Added Services portfolio, which already includes voicemail and universal messaging solutions. The new visual interface for mobile devices will enable significantly enhanced provisioning, management and control of services for the end-user via a consistent and easy-to-use menu. It will also provide network operators with a powerful tool to deliver simple, secure access to timely and relevant Internet and intranet information services.

"Combining Unisys value added services with the UP.Link Server Suite provides state-of-the-art telco-grade technology, offering customers an end-to-end wireless solution," said Darrell Jennings, who heads Unisys Worldwide Communications. "Phone.com has a clearly defined strategy for the future product enhancements and underlying wireless technologies that is in line with Unisys plans as well as evolving WAP standards."

Wireless service providers worldwide are investing heavily in WAP infrastructure to take advantage of the new technology's capabilities. Operators expect wireless Internet Services to reduce costs and increase revenues. Innovative services can be deployed to differentiate offerings and establish brand loyalty. Such services include self-service on-screen Customer Care for reduced call center load and Call Feature Control for increased use of intelligent network features.


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