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News
Issue #2001 - 25
(June 2001)
(Updated June
20, 2001)
APPLICATIONS
AUSTIN, Texas, June 12 / -- traq-wireless, the
leading provider of enterprise wireless management solutions, today
announced that FirstEnergy Corp. has chosen traq to simplify the management of its wireless
resources.
traq will provide FirstEnergy with its Analysis Package and
support services for centralized management of its wireless assets,
users and expenses. The Analysis Package is an interactive,
Web-based application that offers FirstEnergy a single control point for all wireless
devices and their associated costs. It is the first enterprise
application that assists companies with simplifying the multiple
facets of wireless, from organizing the user community to optimizing plans within a client's
preferred carrier.
"Just imagine the headaches a consumer has figuring out
wireless. Now, multiply that complexity by 1,000 employees,"
said David Zeigler, business analyst at FirstEnergy.
"First-level organization and streamlining the wireless service process are the initial hurdles to overcome in
managing wireless. Companies who use wireless on a daily basis
require an effective tool to control it. We believe traq should
provide us that needed tool."
FirstEnergy is a diversified energy services holding company, and
its four electric utility operating companies comprise the nation's
tenth largest electric system, based on customers served.
FirstEnergy is also involved in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, and the
transmission and marketing of natural gas. With mission-critical
employees in the field and in the office, FirstEnergy uses wireless
communi cations to relay
time-sensitive information. traq will work with FirstEnergy to
organize, analyze and optimize its wireless program via traq's
wireless management tools.
"Understanding the communication and IT value of wireless
today is key to maximizing its benefits for companies -- FirstEnergy
is no exception," said traq-wireless President and CEO Paul
Reidy. "We are excited to collaborate with FirstEnergy to
provide solutions that address immediate management needs and
cost-savings opportunities for its wireless initiatives. This
proactive level of management lays the foundation to build a
networked wireless community, using the tools and applications
needed to succeed daily."
About FirstEnergy Corp.
FirstEnergy is a diversified energy services holding company. Its
various subsidiaries own more than $18 billion in assets and produce
approximately $7 billion in annual revenues. FirstEnergy's electric
utility operating companies -- Ohio Edison Company, Pennsylvania
Power Company, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison Company --
comprise the nation's tenth largest electric system, serving 2.2
million electric customers in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
FirstEnergy is also involved in the exploration and production of
oil and natural gas. The company offers a wide array of
energy-related products and services through its FirstEnergy
Facilities Services Group, Inc. subsidiary, which includes 11 leading electrical and mechanical contracting
companies headquartered in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Maryland,
New York and Virginia. (http://www.firstenergycorp.com)
About traq-wireless
traq-wireless is the leading provider of enterprise wireless
management solutions. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, traq offers a
comprehensive application suite and support services for companies
to effectively organize, analyze and optimize their wireless expenses and users. From the
immediate benefits of cost and asset management to long-term
planning for wireless network management, traq has the tools and
expertise necessary to help a company succeed. traq's solutions are
a control point enabling companies to understand wireless costs,
inventory assets and streamline purchasing. Traq saves clients
valuable time and money by setting the rules for wireless
management.
For more information: http://www.traq.com
Mobileinfo Comments and Advisory: An interesting
wireless option selection and management software that enterprise
telecom managers will find useful in dealing with wireless service
providers..
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.
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