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Brandon McCormick
Access Communications
415-844-6218
bmccormick@accesspr.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PC MOBILITY TAKES A GIANT LEAP FORWARD WITH INTRODUCTION
OF FLAIR
AirSpeak's
FLAIR Cuts The Cords For 35 Million Near Mobile Workers
MORGAN HILL,
CA - May 2, 2001 - AirSpeak, Inc., a wireless mobile products
company providing innovative mobile solutions and data access
software for the corporate enterprise, today announced the launch
of FLAIR , a PC Access device that allows immediate mobile access
to the wealth of personalized information sitting on your desktop
PC. Using the 802.11b wireless standard, FLAIR operates over a
combination of wired and Wireless Local Area Network (LAN &
WLAN). Combining security, mobility and instant access to much
needed PC information, FLAIR is the first solution for the
millions of workers who spend hours each day away from their
primary work stations and out of reach of the information they
rely on to make them their most productive. FLAIR will be
showcased at Network + Interop (Booth 2765, North Hall) and will
begin shipping May 8, 2001.
FLAIR is a handheld PC Access device that utilizes a touch screen
to give users instant access to the personalized information that
resides on their PC's desktop. Using FLAIRView , AirSpeak's
proprietary software technology, FLAIR provides a mirror image of
users' desktop creating a familiar and intuitive environment in
which the user
can access, manipulate and create documents on their PC's.
Weighing about three pounds, FLAIR features a high resolution,
12-inch touch screen display and is compatible with Microsoft's
operating systems and requires no syncing or booting. FLAIR has
applications in Fortune 1000 enterprises as well as manufacturing,
information technology, government, health care and educational
markets. Through a partnership with Comstor, a Cisco-focused
channel provider of networking technology value products, FLAIR
will be available through Comstor's solution provider customers.
"We have truly shed light on information darkness," said
Sam Williams, CEO and co-founder, AirSpeak. "With instant
access to information now available from anywhere in a worker's
facility, we have revolutionized the work day for millions of near
mobile users and increased productivity for businesses across
America."
Flair operates and displays the user's PC without actually
transferring files. In addition, third party VPN and encryption
software can be used and includes the security of the physical,
link and network layers. Much like a facsimile transmission, the
document image is taken from the desktop PC and transferred to
FLAIR. All information and any changes made are saved on the
desktop PC so even if FLAIR is lost, damaged or stolen, no real
information is lost and users can rest assured that no one has
access to their private files.
Beta Testers
The Indian Motorcycle Company, America's first motorcycle company
that's been developing and manufacturing classic brands for more
than 100 years, is beta testing
FLAIR in their manufacturing facility. The company, based in
Gilroy, California, maintains a wireless network and inventory
managers are using FLAIR to access and edit pertinent inventory
data on their PC's while they are moving from area to area on the
manufacturing floor. "For finding inventory when I need it,
it's phenomenal," said Steve Perucci, production control
manager, Indian Motorcycle. "It has saved me hours a day
because I no longer have to walk back and forth from my PC to the
factory floor updating information," Perucci added. Other
beta testers include Deloitte & Touche, Access Communications
and Lehigh University.
Near Mobile
Market
AirSpeak is tapping the near mobile marketplace - workers who
spend 80% of their time at their campus workplace but up to three
hours a day away from their primary computer stations. This lack
of access to information delays decision-making and causes
misinformation costing companies billions of dollars a year in
worker inefficiencies. In a recent study conducted by Survey.com,
the average near mobile user costs their employer a minimum of
$5,000 a year in lost productivity, not including the impact that
their lack of information has on co-workers. Even using the
telephone or shared computers, near mobile workers fail to access
needed information that exists on their PC over 70% of the time.
FLAIR reverses traditional wisdom by bringing the information to
the worker.
About
AirSpeak
AirSpeak Inc. provides innovative mobile solutions and data access
software for the corporate enterprise. Based in Silicon Valley,
AirSpeak is focused on serving the untapped near mobile
marketplace. By delivering single solution wireless products,
AirSpeak is helping companies be more profitable by providing
employees with complete access to their PC remotely in an easy,
safe, and efficient manner.
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Contact:
Brandon McCormick
Access Communications
415-844-6218
bmccormick@accesspr.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PC MOBILITY TAKES A GIANT LEAP FORWARD WITH INTRODUCTION
OF FLAIR
AirSpeak's FLAIR
Cuts The Cords For 35 Million Near Mobile Workers
MORGAN HILL, CA
- May 2, 2001 - AirSpeak, Inc., a wireless mobile products company
providing innovative mobile solutions and data access software for
the corporate enterprise, today announced the launch of FLAIR , a PC
Access device that allows immediate mobile access to the wealth of
personalized information sitting on your desktop PC. Using the
802.11b wireless standard, FLAIR operates over a combination of
wired and Wireless Local Area Network (LAN & WLAN). Combining
security, mobility and instant access to much needed PC information,
FLAIR is the first solution for the millions of workers who spend
hours each day away from their primary work stations and out of
reach of the information they rely on to make them their most
productive. FLAIR will be showcased at Network + Interop (Booth
2765, North Hall) and will begin shipping May 8, 2001.
FLAIR is a handheld PC Access device that utilizes a touch screen to
give users instant access to the personalized information that
resides on their PC's desktop. Using FLAIRView , AirSpeak's
proprietary software technology, FLAIR provides a mirror image of
users' desktop creating a familiar and intuitive environment in
which the user
can access, manipulate and create documents on their PC's. Weighing
about three pounds, FLAIR features a high resolution, 12-inch touch
screen display and is compatible with Microsoft's operating systems
and requires no syncing or booting. FLAIR has applications in
Fortune 1000 enterprises as well as manufacturing, information
technology, government, health care and educational markets. Through
a partnership with Comstor, a Cisco-focused channel provider of
networking technology value products, FLAIR will be available
through Comstor's solution provider customers.
"We have truly shed light on information darkness," said
Sam Williams, CEO and co-founder, AirSpeak. "With instant
access to information now available from anywhere in a worker's
facility, we have revolutionized the work day for millions of near
mobile users and increased productivity for businesses across
America."
Flair operates and displays the user's PC without actually
transferring files. In addition, third party VPN and encryption
software can be used and includes the security of the physical, link
and network layers. Much like a facsimile transmission, the document
image is taken from the desktop PC and transferred to FLAIR. All
information and any changes made are saved on the desktop PC so even
if FLAIR is lost, damaged or stolen, no real information is lost and
users can rest assured that no one has access to their private
files.
Beta Testers
The Indian Motorcycle Company, America's first motorcycle company
that's been developing and manufacturing classic brands for more
than 100 years, is beta testing
FLAIR in their manufacturing facility. The company, based in Gilroy,
California, maintains a wireless network and inventory managers are
using FLAIR to access and edit pertinent inventory data on their
PC's while they are moving from area to area on the manufacturing
floor. "For finding inventory when I need it, it's
phenomenal," said Steve Perucci, production control manager,
Indian Motorcycle. "It has saved me hours a day because I no
longer have to walk back and forth from my PC to the factory floor
updating information," Perucci added. Other beta testers
include Deloitte & Touche, Access Communications and Lehigh
University.
Near Mobile
Market
AirSpeak is tapping the near mobile marketplace - workers who spend
80% of their time at their campus workplace but up to three hours a
day away from their primary computer stations. This lack of access
to information delays decision-making and causes misinformation
costing companies billions of dollars a year in worker
inefficiencies. In a recent study conducted by Survey.com, the
average near mobile user costs their employer a minimum of $5,000 a
year in lost productivity, not including the impact that their lack
of information has on co-workers. Even using the telephone or shared
computers, near mobile workers fail to access needed information
that exists on their PC over 70% of the time. FLAIR reverses
traditional wisdom by bringing the information to the worker.
About AirSpeak
AirSpeak Inc. provides innovative mobile solutions and data access
software for the corporate enterprise. Based in Silicon Valley,
AirSpeak is focused on serving the untapped near mobile marketplace.
By delivering single solution wireless products, AirSpeak is helping
companies be more profitable by providing employees with complete
access to their PC remotely in an easy, safe, and efficient manner.
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Ten O'Clock Tech: Info Appliances At Work
Arik Hesseldahl March 4 2001
Wireless
Enlightenment
Diane Rezendes
Khiralah, March 26, 2001
AirSpeak
Provides Solution to the $175 Billion Productivity Loss Dilemma
April 9,
2001
Airspeak Plans Tablet PC Competitor Way Ahead Of Microsoft
David Needle, April 13, 2001
AirSpeak's
FLAIR Cuts the Cords for 35 Million Near Mobile Workers
May 2, 2001
Wireless LANs
Takes Center Stage at N + I 2001
By William P. Flanagan, May 8, 2001
PC Mobility
Takes Giant Leap Forward with Introduction of FLAIR
Dave
Conabree, May 8th, 2001
More Than a Palmtop, Not Quite a PC
Michael
MarrIott, May 17, 2001
Take a tablet
NetWorld+Interop
Las Vegas 2001 Report
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April 13,
2001
Airspeak Plans Tablet PC Competitor Way Ahead Of
Microsoft
By David
Needle
Upstart AirSpeak, Inc. in Morgan Hill, Calif. says it will soon unveil its
solution for the 35 million "near mobile" workers
"suffering from information darkness."
No, this isn't about brighter notebook displays. Airspeak's
patent-pending, wireless PC Access (PCA) device is designed to connect to
a user's PC on a corporate campus or some other nearby location, for ready
access to email, the Internet and stored files and applications,
AirSpeak
plans to launch its first PCA, called FLAIR, at the Networld + Interop
tradeshow which runs May 6-11 in Las Vegas. The 25-person startup was
officially launched this week, along with the announcement of its
forthcoming product. The company says development of its PCA line started
over two years ago. Microsoft's Bill Gates has previewed a similar Tablet
PC design but that product isn't expected out from partner hardware
companies until later next year.
Based on an Intel Srong ARM 1110 processor, the three pound FLAIR will
sell for $1,985. Features include a 12.1-inch Active Matrix Color TFT
display, virtual onscreen keyboard (with connections for an optional
keyboard and mouse), VGA output, and 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy. The
FLAIR can connect anywhere indoors where theres a compatible network,
and up to 1,500 feet outdoors from the network.
AirSpeak says its PCA allows for access and interaction with a user's
PC making the experience indistinguishable from sitting at the user's
desk. Wireless connectivity is based on the 802.11 wireless standard.
"The product idea and concept of 'near mobile' came to us as we
watched the growth of wireless and mobility and noticed most of the
products were designed for when people left the enterprise grounds to
travel or visit clients. No one was addressing connectivity inside the
enterprise walls," said Glenn Perkins, Vice President of Business
Development at AirSpeak, in an interview with SV.internet.com. "Our
first product offers a technology that will enable companies to save
millions of dollars in productivity loss every year while increasing
effectiveness."
Though somewhat validated by Microsoft's pending entry, it's not clear
what the demand for tablet size computer access devices will be. AirSpeak
says it plans to target the large number of users who spend 80% of their
time at their campus workplace but up to three hours a day away from their
primary computer station.
According to a study by Survey.com,
the average near mobile user costs their employer a minimum of $5,000 a
year in lost productivity because the employee cannot access valuable PC
information at work when it is needed, and $30,000 a year when the
employee's impact on others is considered.
FLAIR can be used by anyone in the company who can simply log into his
or her PC to gain access. So rather than a notebook PC or even Palm device
designed for a single user, FLAIR could find a home in conference rooms
and tech resource areas for use on a sign out basis.
Said Perkins: "We've looked carefully at the market need for a
device that doesn't replace the PC, but extends its use to all parts of an
office or corporate campus. When you first hand someone a FLAIR and they
see their familiar PC desktop with all their icons, start menu and
bookmarks, they know they can be immediately productive because all the
nuances and information they are familiar with is right there with nothing
to learn."
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The
FLAIR full-color touch screen display is your mobile window to your
desktop PC. No matter where you are within your corporate facility,
FLAIR accesses ev
Laptops are great when traveling. But inside the LAN-wired corporate
facility, FLAIR is the clear winner on the bases of cost, security,
synchronization, and weight. Handhelds offer some promise, but deliver
poorly when it comes to non-internet applications. And non-internet
applications are where your most critical PC applications and data are stored. That's where FLAIR crushes the competition
FLAIR
is a light-weight mobile pad
that allows users to see and instantly
access their entire desktop PC from remote
locations. Also called a PCA (personal computer access), FLAIR offers
tremendous productivity gain by allowing users to instantly and easily
access their information with the touch of a button no matter where they
are within their corporate facilities/workplace. FLAIR addresses
the needs of today's 35 million near mobile users who spend an average of
three hours away from their desktop PC every day collaborating with
colleagues in conference rooms, addressing needs on shop floors, checking
inventory on factory floors, or any other number of work priorities that
take them away from their desk.
The
FLAIR full-color touch screen display is your mobile window to your
desktop PC. No matter where you are within your corporate facility, FLAIR
accesses every program on your PC, including internet and intranet in real
time. It's like having your PC at every meeting, presentation, and factory
floor inspection. With FLAIR, you're always prepared, because you've got
it all with you.
Laptops are great when traveling. But inside the LAN-wired corporate
facility, FLAIR is the clear winner on the bases of cost, security,
synchronization, and weight. Handhelds offer some promise, but deliver
poorly when it comes to non-internet applications. And non-internet
applications are where your most critical PC applications and data are
stored. That's where FLAIR crushes the competition
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Sales - Answer
customer questions instantly and provide supporting studies and data
sheets - enhance your partnerships through collaboratively creating
documents.
Marketing -
immediate and secure access to all of your presentations, spreadsheets
and customer contacts- create and edit marcoms, promotional programs,
etc… as a team.
Engineering - share
and modify CAD drawings or analysis results that your team uses
everyday.
Training -
demonstrate to large groups how new systems and software operate without
the need for a individual PC's - pass the keyboard around and let
everyone drive!
Operations - access the ERP database and create schedules so that
everyone knows the facts!
Human Resources -
review policies, conduct training and share benefits information without
paper - access and reference key data from your intranet - research the
competition as a group.
Fortune 500
Manufacturing-Review
quality control data as a group and implement better action plans.
Connect to shop floor PC's and show management exactly what is
happening.
Government-New employee
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Sales - Answer
customer questions instantly and provide supporting studies and data
sheets - enhance your partnerships through collaboratively creating
documents.
Marketing - immediate
and secure access to all of your presentations, spreadsheets and customer
contacts- create and edit marcoms, promotional programs, etc… as a team.
Engineering - share
and modify CAD drawings or analysis results that your team uses everyday.
Training - demonstrate
to large groups how new systems and software operate without the need for
a individual PC's - pass the keyboard around and let everyone drive!
Operations - access the ERP database and create schedules so that everyone
knows the facts!
Human Resources -
review policies, conduct training and share benefits information without
paper - access and reference key data from your intranet - research the
competition as a group.
Fortune 500
Manufacturing-Review
quality control data as a group and implement better action plans. Connect
to shop floor PC's and show management exactly what is happening.
Government-New employee training - internet and mainframe exploration -
the power of visual participation with the new convenience.
IT Management-Simpler equipment in your conference rooms will definitely
reduce support costs.
Healthcare-Aftercare and procedure follow-up training can be conducted
with projectors without ever having moved a PC.
Education-Teach and explore as a class without the hassles of setting up
laptops or transferring files. Reduce software-licensing costs by
scheduling and sharing applications on a single PC.
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Awards
Honoring the Best In Mobile Technology are Presented at MobileFocus 2001
in NYC by Pepcom and Popular Science Magazine
NEW YORK, NY (June 25, 2001) - The winners of the inaugural MobileFocus
awards were announced today in a ceremony just prior to the MobileFocus
2001 press event at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.
MobileFocus is part of the Official Kickoff Media Event of PC Expo, and is
hosted by Pepcom, the World Leader in Technology Showcases.
The MobileFocus Awards honor the best products and services in the mobile
computing and wireless arenas in 12 categories. Products ranging from best
portable PC and best wireless phone to best mobile software and best
messaging device were honored at the ceremony, which is co-sponsored by
Popular Science magazine.
"Technology that travels with us has become an important part of
American life, and a key trend that Popular Science reports on regularly
for our millions of readers," said Cecilia Wessner, the magazine's
editor in chief. "Our sponsorship of these awards is an extension of
that coverage, and a recognition of its importance."
Added Jon Pepper, a Pepcom founding partner: "Mobile technology
remains one of the most exciting areas of the tech world, and we're
thrilled to honor these great products and to partner with Popular
Science."
The MobileFocus showcase at PC Expo is the number one technology showcase
for mobile products, attended by more than 35 top companies and hundreds
of the leading press and analysts. This year, MobileFocus and DigitalFocus
together comprise the Official Kickoff Media Event of PC Expo. The awards
were given out in a brief ceremony at 5 p.m., just prior to the opening of
the press events.
"With the enormous success of our Excellence in Imaging Awards for
digital imaging, and the popularity of our MobileFocus events, we think
the MobileFocus Awards are an idea whose time has come," said Chris
O'Malley, a Pepcom founding partner.
All mobile products introduced between June 2000 and June 2001 were
eligible for consideration. Pepcom Inc., based in Boynton Beach, FL,
produces the acclaimed Focus series of technology showcase events. Each
event is highly targeted and features the world's top technology companies
and leading press and analysts. The events include MobileFocus (mobile
products and services), DigitalFocus (digital imaging and digital video),
eFocus (e-commerce and Internet innovation), and the DigitalHome
Experience (technology for the home).
Popular Science, the world's largest-circulation science and technology
magazine, is published by Time Inc. The magazine also produces an
award-winning web site, PopSci.com, which can be reached at www.popsci.com.
Categories and Winners for the 2001 MobileFocus awards:
Mobile Innovation Award Winner: AirSpeak
Flair
Finalist: Intel 1GHz Pentium III Mobile Processor
Finalist: Electric Fuel Instant Power Charger
Finalist: Casio WMP-IV Wrist Audio Player
Mobile Computer -
Professional
Winner: Apple PowerBook G4
Finalist: Toshiba Tecra 8200
Finalist: IBM ThinkPad T22
Finalist: Sony Vaio FX
Finalist: Gateway Solo 9500cx
Finalist: Dell Inspiron 8000
Mobile Computer -
Ultraportable
Winner: NEC Versa UltraLite
Finalist: Compaq Armada M300
Finalist: HP OmniBook 500
Finalist: Fujitsu LifeBook S-4542
Finalist: Sony R505
Mobile Computer -
Consumer
Winner: Toshiba Satellite 3005-S403
Finalist: Compaq Presario 1700T
Finalist: Dell Inspiron 4000
Finalist: Gateway Solo 1150
Finalist: IBM Thinkpad A21
Mobile Computer -
Handheld
Winner: Sony Color CLIÉ
Finalist: Palm M500
Finalist: Handspring Visor Edge
Finalist: Compaq iPAQ 3670 Pocket PC
Finalist: HP Jornada 520
Finalist: HandEra 330
Mobile Software
Winner: Symantec AntiVirus for Palm
Finalist: Laplink PC Sync 2
Finalist: DataViz Documents To Go
Finalist: MapInfo MapInHand
Mobile Messaging
Device
Winner: RIM BlackBerry 957
Finalist: Motorola Timeport P935
Finalist: Novatel Wireless Merlin Wireless PC Card Modem
Finalist: Motorola Talkabout T900 2way
Mobile Projector
Winner: InFocus LP130
Finalist: Epson PowerLite 50c
Finalist: NEC LT156
Finalist: Compaq MP2800
Finalist: Lightware Traveler CS-11
Mobile Phone
Winner: Kyocera Smartphone QCP 6035
Finalist: Motorola i85s
Finalist: Nokia 8200 Series
Finalist: LG InfoComm 3000W
Finalist: Ericsson R380 World or Ericsson T39
Finalist: Samsung SPH-1300
Mobile Service
Winner: OmniSky Corp. OmniSky
Finalist: Verizon Wireless Mobile Web
Finalist: GoAmerica Go.Web
Finalist: Motient eLink
Finalist: Metricom Ricochet
Mobile Entertainment
Winner: Iomega HipZip
Finalist: SonicBlue Rio Volt
Finalist: Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox
Finalist: Aiwa CDC-MP3
Mobile Accessories
Winner: Handspring Visor Phone
Finalist: Margi Presenter-to-Go
Finalist: Targus Stowaway
Finalist: Atek Electronics Super Mini Optical Mouse
Finalist: IBM 1GB Microdrive
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