November 13, 2001
AvantGo (NASDAQ:AVGO), the leading provider of mobile enterprise software, and Handspring (NASDAQ:HAND), a leading innovator in handheld computing and personal communications, today announced that the companies have formed a strategic relationship to respond to the needs of today's mobile enterprise. The companies are teaming up to deliver AvantGo(R) M-Business Server solutions on a variety of Handspring devices, including the new Treo communicator.
Used in conjunction with Treo and Visor handhelds, AvantGo M-Business Server can be rapidly deployed, providing always-available access to mobile information through wireless networks and desktop synchronization. AvantGo solutions support the Dynamic Mobility Model(TM), enabling seamless connectivity and access to information through any wireless service, mobile device and connectivity option. The solution saves valuable time and IT resources, creating the lowest total cost of ownership and providing the greatest end user experience.
"AvantGo provides a unique solution for the enterprise because it supports the widest variety of connectivity options, enabling users to access their personal and business information on their Treo and Visor handhelds whether or not a wireless connection is available," said Lee Epting, director of strategic alliances for Handspring. "The combination of AvantGo products on our innovative devices results in a customized, secure and reliable solution that can excel in even the most demanding enterprise environments."
Mike Aufricht, chief marketing officer at AvantGo, added: "Today's enterprises are looking to supplement the personal information management functionality that Handspring delivers out of the box with robust enterprise applications that take advantage of AvantGo's award-winning technology. By providing AvantGo applications, like Mobile Sales and Mobile Delivery, or custom applications, such as field service automation or logistics, enterprises can leverage their existing systems to improve employee productivity and enhance customer interactions."
Handspring's Treo communicators and Visor handhelds are uniquely positioned in the enterprise market due to the flexibility of the platform and the innovative design and user experience built into the product families. Both Treo and Visor offer elegant solutions, while also encouraging cost savings and streamlined IT management. The consistency of the Springboard architecture in the over 60 modules shipping today offer expansion solutions that can be used across the organization while standardizing on the Visor. Treo brings a greater level of usability, convenience and value by combining a powerful organizer with advanced wireless voice and data applications while maintaining a compact size.
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