Phoenix Global Software, a leading republisher of software, is delighted to announce it will distribute ONSPEED Mobile in the South African marketplace.
ONSPEED Mobile fundamentally changes the Web browsing experience by using unique compression technology and mobile screen reformatting. Web pages are compressed by 80% to deliver a five times speed increase and are optimised for the particular size of the mobile screen to make Web pages easy to view. The software is priced at R299 after a 14-day free trial.
Breaking new ground once again, Z GROUP is the first company to offer mobile acceleration software, which can be used with all Java-enabled mobile phones, being compatible with any tariff and mobile network. Installing ONSPEED Mobile is as easy as downloading a new ringtone or game. The software has been designed to be simple to use and quick to navigate.
ONSPEED Mobile works by using unique compression to reduce the amount of data received and can be used with any mobile Internet connection - including GSM, UMTS, GPRS and 3G. Where users are billed per MB download, ONSPEED Mobile will have the added benefit of reducing the user`s mobile data bill by up to 75%. As text and images have previously been almost illegible and very difficult to use, ONSPEED Mobile delivers the full Internet on your mobile phone and makes Web pages easy to read and viewable.
"Surfing the Internet via a mobile phone has, until now, been either difficult, or expensive for anyone except the serious business professional," commented Simon Campbell-Young, Managing Director of Phoenix Software. "The introduction of ONSPEED Mobile now means that all users of Java-enabled mobile phones can browse their favourite Web sites easily and efficiently, irrespective of what they are looking for. We are delighted to have partnered with Z GROUP and to introduce such an innovative piece of software to the South African market. Additionally we will be looking to partner with the mobile operators and would welcome any enquiries in this regard."
Jamie True, Joint CEO of Z GROUP, said: "The reality is that the majority of mobile phone users have so far refrained from using their Internet functionality due to prohibitive cost and slow connection speeds. Many Web sites when accessed through a mobile phone are not only slow, but also cumbersome to navigate and difficult to read. We are excited about the effect ONSPEED Mobile will have on users` browsing habits. ONSPEED Mobile is a natural progression in Z Group`s business model, providing a solution to mass consumer needs. By introducing ONSPEED Mobile, we are extending our brand to a potential market of 500 million Java-enabled mobile phones globally."
The software is compatible with most mobile phones and devices. To view a complete list, please visit http://www.onspeedmobile.com/devices/.
ONSPEED Mobile features include:
* Increased Internet connection speeds - up to five times faster.
* Reduction in associated mobile costs to the end-user by up to 75%.
* Seamless integration with mobile experience.
* Dynamic compression in real-time.
* Web content adjustment to fit phone display through mobile screen reformatting technology.
* Compatibility with virtually all mobile phones, including low-end and mid-end handsets.
Pricing and availability:
Onspeed Mobile will be available during April 2006 at SRP of R299 including VAT from www.computrolley.co.za. The retail box version will also be available in stores country-wide in early May.
ONSPEED Mobile is available immediately from www.onspeedmobile.com as a 50-100KB download. It is available as an initial 14-day trial, which can be upgraded to an annual subscription for just R299.
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Phoenix Global Software (PGS) is a software republishing business. Founded in September 1999, PGS supplies a wide range of software products to distribution and retail partners. The company focuses on niche software that is aimed at vertical markets and has an ongoing mission to bring leading-edge products to the marketplace in a timely and professional manner, while offering excellent price/performance ratios. The company`s product range includes titles from leading vendors such as Nero, Acronis, Namo, Ulead, Software Imaging, Ink Saver, TonerSaver, Zgroup and G Data.
For additional information, please visit www.phoenixsoftware.co.za.
Z GROUP
Founded in 2002, Z GROUP is a successful, publicly listed London-based, technology company which acquires, licenses and develops technologies and profitably commercialises them through proven branded marketing techniques, offering cutting-edge, easy to use and affordable software.
With over half a million customers to date, Z GROUP has four software businesses:
* ONSPEED Mobile - unique mobile phone acceleration software, which speeds up and optimises slow Internet connections and helps users control associated data cost.
* ONSPEED - fastest internet acceleration software on the market, which instantly enables any PC, Mac and Pocket PC user to browse and e-mail at near broadband speeds by using a 9-patented compression technology.
* Net2Roam and NetAway - services that allow individuals and SMEs to obtain local dial-up access numbers worldwide at rates below normal international rates.
* Onbidder - service that seamlessly integrates into eBay, making a user`s bid at the last second of an auction - giving the user the best chance to win their item at the best possible price.
For more information, visit www.zgroupplc.com.
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