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NEWS FLASH
2000 - 21 (June 2000) PRODUCTS, SERVICES & APPLICATIONS UPS Selects Air2Web to Provide Two-Way Wireless Access UPS has selected Air2Web, Inc.’s, a wireless ASP, to provide its U.S. customers two-way interactive access to UPS services using all types of wireless devices and networks. The partnership will enable UPS to expand its present wireless service from tracking and drop-off locator via Palm VII™ organizers to enabling its customers to calculate rates and find transit-times for shipments on any digital wireless device, from one-to-two way messaging or Web-enabled phones, PDAs, or pagers. Initially, these services will be available to its domestic customers in September 2000 with further market expansion during the first quarter of 2001. A mobile worker can easily access UPS shipping information by simply entering their phone number and identifying their wireless device at UPS.com. Mobileinfo Comments and Advisory: UPS continues its lead by extending the use of mobile computing intheir customer service processes. Note: This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Readers should take appropriate caution in developing plans utilizing these products, services and technology architectures. All trademarks used in this summary are the property of their respective owners. Do you want to see more news? News Home Page (Dedicated to providing comprehensive information to mobile computing community of IT professionals, user organizations, and vendors) |
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