Red-M, a new company dedicated to the development of advanced wireless Internet server products and subsidiary of Madge Networks N.V today outlined its strategy for providing advanced mobile data, voice and video communications in the work environment.
The growth in mobile commerce (m-commerce) applications is being driven by the convergence of the traditional Internet and mobile voice markets. The core of Red-M`s strategy is to extend the revolution in mobile communications into the office environment.
Red-M is developing wireless Internet server product solutions that provide mobile access to the Internet and Intranet from a wide range of devices including PCs, mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) smart phones and other emerging information appliances.
The products and technology being developed by Red-M are based on Bluetooth, the emerging short-range wireless technology that is backed by more than 1,800 of the world`s leading companies. Through a powerful combination of the Linux operating system and Bluetooth technology, Red-M will deliver flexible and feature-rich mobile solutions for work environments that provide an effective platform for the delivery of future m-commerce applications.
Mike Wilson, CEO of Red-M comments "The products we are developing will help shape the workplace of the future - we are taking mobile voice and data services into the work environment and liberating it from the constraints of fixed-wire networks. We are very excited about the prospect of providing ground-breaking mobile communications and Internet access solutions. Our aim is to become market leader in a sector which is set to undergo tremendous growth over the coming years."
The first products from Red-M are due by the end of this year and the company plans to present capabilities of its new technology and demonstrate a wireless Internet solution at the Bluetooth Congress 2000, in Monte Carlo, 13-16 June 2000.
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Red-M
Founded in 2000, Red-M is a subsidiary of Madge Networks N.V. The company is a pioneer of mobile commerce solutions that allow the wireless integration of data, voice and video communications in the work environment, delivering reliable and secure access to Internet, Intranet and business critical applications from a wide range of mobile devices. Information on Red-M can be found on the World Wide Web at www.red-m.com
Madge Networks N.V.
Founded in 1986, Madge Networks N.V. (NASDAQ NM: MADGF) is a global managed network services and product solutions provider specializing in mission-critical enterprise needs. The company`s goal is to optimize the implementation of enterprises` voice, video and data networks with the ultimate aim of converging all networking needs on Internet Protocol (IP) solutions. The company`s main business centers are at Wexham Springs, United Kingdom, New York City and Dallas, Texas. Madge Networks N.V., a company organized under the laws of the Netherlands, is the parent company of Madge.web Holdings B.V. and Madge.connect Holdings B.V. Information about Madge`s complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.madge.com
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth? wireless technology is set to revolutionize the personal connectivity market by providing freedom from wired connections. It is a specification for a small form-factor, low-cost radio solution providing links between mobile computers, mobile phones and other portable and handheld devices, and connectivity to the Internet. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), comprised of leaders in the telecommunications, computing, and network industries, is driving development of the technology and bringing it to market. The Bluetooth SIG includes promoter companies 3Com, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Lucent, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia and Toshiba, and more than 1800 adopter companies.