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NEWS FLASH
2000 - 26 (August 2000) PRODUCTS, SERVICES & APPLICATIONS Aether and MICROS to Develop Wireless Apps for Hospitality Industry Aether Systems, Inc. and MICROS Systems, Inc., a provider of IT solutions for the hospitality industry, have formed a partnership to jointly develop and market wireless technology products and services for the hospitality industry. Under the terms of the agreement, MICROS will be the preferred provider for Aether in the industry. Initially, the two companies plan to create an application that will allow consumers to use wireless devices including phones, PDAs, and two-way pagers to view and pay bills at restaurants or at other venues such as ballparks or theme parks. Besides wireless applications, the companies may develop and market a wireless area network product for the industry. The implementation of such a network would allow managers to use wireless devices to monitor and manage staff and equipment more effectively. These products and services would be added to Aether’s mobile wallet, which is being developed to provide a range of m-commerce applications. For more information: www.aethersystems.com/press/pr072700.htm Mobileinfo Comments and Advisory: There is a good justification for use of wireless devices for the hospitality industry. Timing is right. Affluent customers will appreciate the service - something to talk about. Good advertising for the restaurants too. For ball and theme parks, it offers a lot of convenience too. Therefore it will succeed, we think. 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. NEWS
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