Global Partner Program Brings Together Leading Technology Providers,
Resellers and Developers
ALAMEDA, Calif., March 20 /PRNewswire/ --
Geoworks Corporation (Nasdaq: GWRX), a leading innovator in mobile data communications services and technologies, today launched its Mobile Business Alliance, a program that empowers technology providers, resellers and developers by enabling them to meet the industry's need to quickly deliver fully-integrated mobile data solutions into the rapidly evolving market.
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Through the Mobile Business Alliance, comprised of the Solution Partner Program and the Developer Program, members will have access to Geoworks' full mobile services and product lines, including the AirBoss(TM) Application Platform and Mobile Server+(TM), to maximize revenue, expand into new markets and gain additional market share by adding mobile data solutions to new or existing applications. Current Geoworks Solution Partner members include Toshiba Corporation's iValue Creation Company, Telcordia Technologies, Inc. and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). SAIC is also in the Developer Program.
"In an increasingly crowded wireless market, business alliances are crucial for being able to successfully create and offer differentiating services," said Steve Baker, President and Chief Operating Officer of Geoworks. "The fact that Toshiba, Telcordia and SAIC are members of the Mobile Business Alliance is a strong vote of confidence in Geoworks' ability to help these companies grow revenue and expand their market reach and marketshare."
Solution Partner Program
The Solution Partner Program is designed to increase market coverage and revenue through resource and knowledge sharing by reselling Geoworks products or participating in co-marketing programs. With access to Geoworks products, including technical support, hosting, application development, product training and support, members are better prepared to meet the demanding needs of enterprise customers and mobile consumers.
Solution Partner Program members are currently engaged in co-marketing, product development and value-added reselling activities to incorporate a variety of Geoworks products into their products and service offerings.
Solution Partners benefit by gaining access to Geoworks' industry-leading mobile products and services, exploring new sales and marketing opportunities and increasing exposure among industry leaders and influencers.
"Geoworks is developing and deploying mobile solutions for a wide variety of customers," said Thomas E. Newman, Vice President and General Manager, Telcordia. "Becoming a member of the Mobile Business Alliance enables us to take advantage of Geoworks' expertise to deliver advanced mobile data solutions that can add significant value to our established customer base."
Developer Program
The Developer Program is for mobile application developers needing access to the tools required to create new product offerings and solutions based on Geoworks' application platforms. As program members, developers gain access to an infrastructure to assist in the evaluation, development, deployment and support of mobile applications and services.
"As a systems integrator, we are committed to providing our customers with carrier-grade solutions that assure optimal levels of performance and reliability for their mission-critical applications. We have used Geoworks AirBoss Application Platform to retrieve vehicle location information, monitor unauthorized vehicle movement, collect vehicle performance information, provide wireless notification services, remotely conduct security functions such as locking doors, and provide vehicle location services," said Glen Courtright, Assistant Vice President and Manager of SAIC's Telematics Solutions Division.
Participants in the Developer Program receive a comprehensive Software Developers Kit (SDK) that includes API libraries, software emulators, sample applications, documentation and access to wireless networks for development and testing. They will also receive hands-on training classes for developing, deploying and maintaining wireless applications.
Geoworks welcomes new partners such as VARs, ISVs, ASPs, ISPs, system integrators, solution providers, carriers, hardware platform vendors and application developers. For more information on Geoworks' Mobile Business Alliance visit http://devzone.geoworks.com or contact:
Solutions Partner Program
Michael Robbert, Director of Business Development
510-814-5764; mrobbert@geoworks.com
Developer Program
Neil Lewis, Director of Business Development
732-758-3135; nlewis@geoworks.com
European Inquiries:
Peter Moore, Director of Business Development
44-1625-503-305; pmoore@geoworks.com
About Geoworks
Geoworks Corporation is an industry-leading innovator in software and service solutions to enable personalized, real-time access to corporate and Internet data. Geoworks AirBoss(TM) Application Platform client/server mobile data solutions provide carrier-grade customizable systems ranging from field service applications to telematics solutions. Geoworks Mobile ASP(TM) solution utilizes a flexible combination of its proprietary Mobile Server+(TM) technology and its mobile media expertise to enable businesses to reach their mobile customers with relevant and timely information. Based in Alameda, California, the company has additional offices in New Jersey, Japan and the United Kingdom, and can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.geoworks.com.
NOTE: Geoworks, AirBoss, Mobile ASP and Mobile Server+ are trademarks of Geoworks Corporation. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. In keeping with U.S. law, Geoworks notes that this press release includes independent third-party research and forward-looking statements, including the emergence of, and Geoworks' participation in, the mobile services market, the potential size of the market, and technology innovation and licensing issues relevant to these markets. Actual results may vary significantly due to various risks and uncertainties. Those include, but are not limited to, the following: i) the mobile services market may not emerge to the degree or timing anticipated; and ii) new technologies, licensing programs and new services are inherently subject to development, timing and consumer acceptance risks. Additional information is available in the Risk Factors and Business discussions in the Company's Forms 10-K, 10-Q and other filings available from the Company or from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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