LG TeleCom to Offer Rich Wireless Data Services in Korean Market With Handspring Visor

Handspring International SARL, GrandTech Korea Inc. and LG TeleCom Ltd. enter agreement to bring innovative wireless solutions to Korean enterprise customers and vertical markets

Handspring, GrandTech Korea and LG TeleCom today announced their intent to work together exclusively on innovative wireless data products and services based on Handspring's Springboard expansion platform for the Korean enterprise market. The wireless enterprise solutions will integrate Handspring's Visor family of handheld computers with LG TeleCom's wireless network. LG TeleCom will also work with CDMA module providers and systems integrators to provide a range of tailored applications for enterprise and mobile ASP providers. GrandTech, Handspring's value-added distributor in Korea, will provide the DioPen Korean language overlay solution created by Diotek, as well as provide warranty support and customer service for all Visor products.

"There are three key components needed to make wireless data in Korea a success -- a robust network, a great handheld device and a customer base that is ready for true mobile computing," stated Gyu -Seok Oh, Vice President of Marketing for LG Telecom, "Handspring's unique Springboard expansion platform has provided us with the opportunity to combine our services with the Visor family of products and create a new data experience for enterprise and vertical markets. To maximize the synergy from this strategic alliance and cultivate new business opportunities, we will strengthen and expand our partnership program with system integrators and information technology partners."

Wireless connectivity for the Visor will be enabled through a CDMA Springboard module, which will provide voice and data communications to customers, including browsing and messaging applications. Service is scheduled to be available later this year and LG TeleCom will provide customized solutions such as mobile sales force automation, CRM, ERP, field force management, and wireless stock trading services for specific corporate and vertical accounts along with various system integrator and information technology business partners.

William Holtzman, Vice President of International for Handspring, added, "The depth and expertise of the Korean developer community in micro-electronics combined with the aggressive and innovative approach of LG TeleCom have created a great environment for Handspring products. From the beginning we have believed that our products would be used for wireless data, it's a great opportunity to find a partner with the same vision."


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