Intrado and Networks in Motion Announce Strategic Marketing Alliance; Companies Will Jointly Market Location-Based Services for
January 24 2006 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Intrado Inc. (NASDAQ:TRDO), a global provider of integrated data
and telecommunications solutions, and Networks In Motion, Inc., the
award-winning Wireless Navigation and LBS Company, today announced
that they have agreed to cooperatively market location-based
services (LBS) solutions for wireless carriers and enterprise
customers. Together, the companies will provide wireless carriers
and enterprise customers with the enhanced functionality needed to
successfully launch and manage location-based applications. The
joint offering will reduce the need for in-house resources and
technology while enabling faster time-to-market for LBS
applications. The joint offering will integrate Networks in
Motion's applications with Intrado's Hosted User-Plane Positioning
Determining Entity (PDE) to deliver mobile customers
location-relevant content in a commercially proven system that is
accurate, reliable and secure. Applications being offered include
voice-prompted turn-by-turn navigation (AtlasBook(TM)), mobile
workforce management (AtlasLink(TM)), and (FamilyFinder(TM)), a
tool for parents to help locate their child and determine if they
are safe. These handset-based location applications will be
supported by the Intrado Hosted User-Plane PDE, which features
proven A-GPS technology along with compatibility for all BREW and
J2ME handsets. It easily integrates into existing network
infrastructure, reducing risks and minimizing costs for faster
time-to-market. With its open platform, wireless carriers can
easily develop new applications or utilize existing content when
launching location services. "With wireless carriers focusing on
the increased revenue opportunities for data services and the
growing interest in LBS, offering the applications and the platform
together makes sense as it reduces the time and complexity in
launching location services," said Keith Collins, Intrado vice
president product marketing. "We're pleased to join forces with
Networks In Motion and their award-winning solutions to deliver
location-centric information to people on the go." "We expect
exciting features, like navigation, to become as ubiquitous as
picture phones; because finding relevant information is easier with
a location context, NIM's award-winning applications will increase
carrier's revenue per subscriber," said Doug Antone, Networks In
Motion chief executive officer. About Intrado For over two decades,
telecommunications providers, public safety organizations and
government agencies have turned to Intrado for their communications
needs. Intrado provides the core of the nation's 9-1-1 network and
delivers innovative solutions to communications service providers
and public safety organizations, including complex data management,
network transactions, wireless data services and notification
services. The company's unparalleled industry knowledge and
experience reduce the effort, cost and time associated with
providing reliable information for 9-1-1, safety and mobility
applications. Additional information on Intrado, its products and
services, and past press releases can be found at the Company's Web
site: www.intrado.com. About Networks In Motion Networks In
Motion(TM) is a software solutions provider for the mobile
workforce management and location-based services industries. The
company's products increase productivity and provide tangible ROI
for both the mobile professional and mobile team by improving the
decision-making process, as well as delivering location-relevant
content to mobile workers while on the move. Founded in 2000, the
company is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. More information is
available at www.NetworksInMotion.com. Safe Harbor Statement Under
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This
announcement contains expectations and other forward-looking
statements regarding the reliability, performance and scalability
of the Hosted User-Plane PDE and Intrado's ability to provide
highly accurate, reliable and cost-effective hosted services to
wireless customers, thereby reducing the need for in-house
resources and technology and enabling faster time-to-market for LBS
applications. Readers are cautioned that actual results may differ
materially from the forward-looking statements in this release as a
result of certain factors, including: unforeseen problems and
delays in the development and market demand for Hosted User-Plane
PDE services and other factors identified from time to time in
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Existing and
prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date
hereof. Intrado undertakes no obligation to update or revise the
information in this press release, whether as a result of new
information, future events or circumstances, or otherwise.
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